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02-03-2006, 05:49 PM
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So no one has actually had theirs painted except dell?
A body shop out of town quoted me 1100 today... outrageous in my opinion. They say it would take 4 hours to take apart and they would have to call in a window specialist to remove the window. I hope I wont have to resell this top.
A body shop out of town quoted me 1100 today... outrageous in my opinion. They say it would take 4 hours to take apart and they would have to call in a window specialist to remove the window. I hope I wont have to resell this top.
02-03-2006, 05:58 PM
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Couple other options. They can remove the seals, mask, paint, replace seals.....good as new. -OR- you can disassemble take them the shell, they paint, and then you reassemble.
There really is NO need to totally take it apart nor the glass, etc. Remember, this is a part that is on your car for minimal time each year. It does NOT have to be perfect.
There really is NO need to totally take it apart nor the glass, etc. Remember, this is a part that is on your car for minimal time each year. It does NOT have to be perfect.
02-03-2006, 06:19 PM
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Yep, I agree that there is no need for it to be perfect. I do however want the colors to match, paint not to chip, etc.
So for now I am driving around a two tone 996 in search for the best body shop... I'll take a picture when I have the chance.
So for now I am driving around a two tone 996 in search for the best body shop... I'll take a picture when I have the chance.
02-03-2006, 06:54 PM
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Originally Posted by LVDell
Here you go.....
Good pic, BTW!
02-07-2006, 06:36 PM
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Well, just got my second quote... $750.
I guess its time to find a cheaper body shop. The big problem according to both shops is the 2 strips on the top. They say they cannot mask them because it is too small of a gap. On the estimates they claim it would take 2 hours to remove and install them?
My biggest problem with this is that the person I bought it from said that this body shop quoted him $300, but when I asked, they say that they quoted him $300-$900. Guess I'll double-check before buying something next time
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Edit: Here is a pic of the car now....
I guess its time to find a cheaper body shop. The big problem according to both shops is the 2 strips on the top. They say they cannot mask them because it is too small of a gap. On the estimates they claim it would take 2 hours to remove and install them?
My biggest problem with this is that the person I bought it from said that this body shop quoted him $300, but when I asked, they say that they quoted him $300-$900. Guess I'll double-check before buying something next time
...Edit: Here is a pic of the car now....
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02-10-2006, 12:41 AM
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What color do you think this top is? It looks as if I may try and sell it again, because I found a seal gray top about 4 hours away.
A few words of advice to the next person that trys to do this... Do your homework first. Make sure you find a shop with a firm quote that you are happy with. Give it a few days/weeks to see if you can find another in your color also! I wish I had....
A few words of advice to the next person that trys to do this... Do your homework first. Make sure you find a shop with a firm quote that you are happy with. Give it a few days/weeks to see if you can find another in your color also! I wish I had....
02-10-2006, 02:21 AM
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Maybe just sell the top to somone who has the same color?
Then buy a hard top with matching paint. It is not worth the
I hope it works out for you so you can get back to..
Then buy a hard top with matching paint. It is not worth the
I hope it works out for you so you can get back to..