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Haven't been to FiftyFifty yet in Truckee, but hear really good things about their Eclipse apricot barrel aged stout.
You have to go! My favorite Eclipses are the Coffee, Rye Whiskey (I haven't tried the Rye Cuvee yet but have a bottle from this year) and the Grand Cru.
In case anyone is interested, I went to Jake's this past weekend by chance and saw this car before I even noticed the thread. It is every bit as clean and beautiful in person. If I had the money, it'd be in my garage now.
I saw the car and drove----Nice car but Still not sure the wheels are correct and from the factory as a special order----
Car has had front bumper respray---but otherwise was a good car.
The salesman was very proud of the rear spoiler and left it up parked...my favorite look
Their best deal was selling at advertised price---no deals in SoCal
What is the best way to tell a bumper has been resprayed? Is it mainly complete lack of chips/dings?
I check for a couple signs---The first, like you mentioned---not a single mark on bumper or spoiler---not possible...lol....the car did not have clear bra or PPF.
The second for me is to check in direct sunlight check for tape lines(overspray from bumper respray)
Third---I feel the the paint---it was not perfectly smooth---some orange peel effect--the factory paint is smooth as ice----
It was not a big enough deal to say the car isn't great---It is---but is not perfect
I check for a couple signs---The first, like you mentioned---not a single mark on bumper or spoiler---not possible...lol....the car did not have clear bra or PPF.
The second for me is to check in direct sunlight check for tape lines(overspray from bumper respray)
Third---I feel the the paint---it was not perfectly smooth---some orange peel effect--the factory paint is smooth as ice----
It was not a big enough deal to say the car isn't great---It is---but is not perfect
Cheers
Thanks, this is helpful. I was not aware of the 2nd and 3rd way. So, when they respray the bumper, they don't take it off? If not, where would the overspray typically be - the closest portion of hood and front quarter panel?
Thanks, this is helpful. I was not aware of the 2nd and 3rd way. So, when they respray the bumper, they don't take it off? If not, where would the overspray typically be - the closest portion of hood and front quarter panel?
You are welcome---I should point out that these are all just steps and not in any particular order---the third point(orange peel) if present, basically eliminates the other steps...
I feel the surrounding paint surfaces and in bright, direct sunlight I can usually see very faint over spray lines on the hood and fenders---most "quick" bumper resprays are done with the bumper on the car, not removed----much cheaper and quicker and the over spray travels beyond the "quick tape job"
A good respray demands a bumper removal IMO....
If a bumper respray passes my novice 3 step evaluation process, then I consider it to be acceptable and not a big enough point to not purchase the car.
Cheers
The car drove exceptionally well---the sound of the GTS is different than a 911S even when the S has PSE-----the pitch and character of the intake and exhaust is higher and less boom/drone---I have an 991 S with PSE---this sounded better
You are welcome---I should point out that these are all just steps and not in any particular order---the third point(orange peel) if present, basically eliminates the other steps...
I feel the surrounding paint surfaces and in bright, direct sunlight I can usually see very faint over spray lines on the hood and fenders---most "quick" bumper resprays are done with the bumper on the car, not removed----much cheaper and quicker and the over spray travels beyond the "quick tape job"
A good respray demands a bumper removal IMO....
If a bumper respray passes my novice 3 step evaluation process, then I consider it to be acceptable and not a big enough point to not purchase the car.
Cheers
The car drove exceptionally well---the sound of the GTS is different than a 911S even when the S has PSE-----the pitch and character of the intake and exhaust is higher and less boom/drone---I have an 991 S with PSE---this sounded better
What is the best way to tell a bumper has been resprayed? Is it mainly complete lack of chips/dings?
Actually the best way to tell is to check with the HFS Rennlist thread/forum---
The HFS forum has better intelligence and evidence gathering abilities than any CIA or any government agency---STG and his operatives probably have video evidence of the actual paint respray in process from a Street cam or someone's Dash Cam that happened to be driving by during the respray----at least one GT3 RS owner can attest to the power of rennlist forum intelligence.
Actually the best way to tell is to check with the HFS Rennlist thread/forum---
The HFS forum has better intelligence and evidence than any CIA or any government agency---STG and his operatives probably have video evidence of the actual paint respray in process from a Street cam or someone's Dash Cam that happened to be driving by during the respray----at least one GT3 RS owner can attest to the power of rennlist forum intelligence.
Actually the best way to tell is to check with the HFS Rennlist thread/forum---
The HFS forum has better intelligence and evidence than any CIA or any government agency---STG and his operatives probably have video evidence of the actual paint respray in process from a Street cam or someone's Dash Cam that happened to be driving by during the respray----at least one GT3 RS owner can attest to the power of rennlist forum intelligence.
Cheers
I'm fairly certain we got it from a Ring doorbell recording across the street.
03-09-2017 | 02:38 PM
lol but...My wifey needs this:
, haha, this place does seem very resourceful.
