So I'm heavily considering buying a set of the Axis Racer X(Black with Gold lip) for my RS4. Now since I need fender flares, I have the option of getting CF, or paint matching. What do you think it'd cost to get a set of flares matched to the 3R2 code, or at least close enough to not be really obvious?

I can get a few estimates, but I was just wondering what you guys thought it would cost. I know each place will be different, and I will end up paying for solid work, but I'm looking at ballpark figures. I'm saving to buy a house and and contemplating this as well. I just don't want to end up spending too much.

 

Prolly $500-1000. Paint cost can be an issue with that paint as well as problems even with he right "formula".

 

Prolly $500-1000. Paint cost can be an issue with that paint as well as problems even with the right "formula".

 

If you know someone that'll paint it or plan on doing it yourself you can get the paint online here http://www.paintscratch.com/

Basecoat: $90.70 a pint - $132.00 a quart - $347.00 a gallon

Clearcoat: $39.00 a pint - $52.00 a quart - $145.00 a gallon

 

You can also get 12.5 oz spray cans of matched paint, I've picked up a couple from them, they come in handy.

 

I'm painting a few things for my interior matched to classic silver metallic. I went to Car Quest, they seem to have good supply and pricing, and can color match with the Dupont chroma scanner thingy.

$74 a quart for base and clear
$32 for medium cure time high build primer

Price will vary by how much pearl and metallic are required. The silver oddly scanned with red pearl. I'm using a HVLP gun for all application.

 

I wonder how good a match this is to Torched Penny?? There are match issues with this color.

 

paintscratch pricing is pretty good.

theres a local shop around here in az where i got my paint and it was $65/pt for RS3 green (6U1)

 

I get my paint from this website:

www.carpaintonline.com

Worked for me.

-Chris

 

OH I almost forgot...Toyota 3R2, I think, is not the same as Scion 3R2. I have seen 3 different brands formulations of Toyota 3R2, none of which looked like the Scion color, so be sure to get the right paint.

PPG finally arrived at an acceptable color in this link from Club xB's forum http://www.clubxb.com/forums/f29/6591-penny-ice/ , but the body shop ended up painting the entire car any way. Here is some more info on 3R2 from this site https://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=168795 ,

 

post pics when ur done!