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Re: Bank Robbery
[Re: PaulL]
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24/01/2021 19:51
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slime500
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What are the approximate costs of a respray? I realise it depends on the amount of prep, glass in/out, etc. Just after some budget costs.
Thanks!
1998 20VT, Sprint Blue, owned 20 years, my passionate Italian mistress!
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Re: Bank Robbery
[Re: PaulL]
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24/01/2021 22:10
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Thanks for the responses. I would be interested to hear more of the options and costs that people have encountered.
My Coupe would definitely benefit from all paint matching! I don’t need a concourse job as I’d be too nervous about driving it and I do love to drive the Coupe.
It’s really about attending to all the little chips and marks that have appeared over its life.
1998 20VT, Sprint Blue, owned 20 years, my passionate Italian mistress!
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Re: Bank Robbery
[Re: PaulL]
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25/01/2021 12:20
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My glass man also has concerns regarding obtaining new seals. Maybe someone else can comment. . Seals were a problem about 12 years ago when I had my windscreen replaced. The non-OEM that were initially fitted leaked like mad, Fortunately they had still got the original one which was then reused. No leaks since.
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Re: Bank Robbery
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25/01/2021 12:54
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Also my understanding to as with most modern cars. Having just removed my interior trim you can definitely see black sealant on the inside. I'm pretty sure mine is original too.. But still need the rubber seal to complete the fitment otherwise it'll look crap.
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Re: Bank Robbery
[Re: PaulL]
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25/01/2021 13:58
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Sounds like it’s best to keep the glass in...
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Re: Bank Robbery
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25/01/2021 17:42
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Yes, you can lift the outer edge of most seals and tape them back out of the way, we did that when we resprayed my car a few years back.
The rear screen seal can be removed entirely: it only fits round the glass, it needs to be stretched when refitting, Hot water soak is the answer.
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Re: Bank Robbery
[Re: PaulL]
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26/01/2021 15:49
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My car is speed red which I intend continuing with. Unless, someone has and recommendations for a slightly different shade.
Everyone on the forum knows its the very best colour - I wouldn't alter it. Will be interested to see how yours comes back. A glass in re-spray is one of the things on the cards for my coupe at some future point. To have it all one colour again and not stone chipped would be great. Be keen to see how yours turns out-good luck with the project! Regards MM
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Re: Bank Robbery
[Re: PaulL]
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29/01/2021 00:01
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Hope it goes well. Be wary of driving the vehicle too much straight after the respray, until the paint has had the chance to fully harden. My coupe bonnet quickly picked up a few annoying chips shortly after respraying.
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Re: Bank Robbery
[Re: PaulL]
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29/01/2021 00:01
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Hope it goes well. Be wary of driving the vehicle too much straight after the respray, until the paint has had the chance to fully harden. My coupe bonnet quickly picked up a few annoying chips shortly after respraying.
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Re: Bank Robbery
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29/01/2021 20:18
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Yes, at least a couple of months before waxing was the advice I was given after my windows in respray last year.
One thing I would mention is that after the respray was an odd time for me because once all of the dinks and blemishes were gone it didn’t feel like my car at first. I had gotten used to all of those little things that I knew were there but nobody else noticed if that make sense.
Last edited by Ballypete; 29/01/2021 20:18.
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Re: Bank Robbery
[Re: PaulL]
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30/01/2021 22:14
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I need to use it. I want to get into Coupe Spotting !
Might have to see myself in shop windows It will be your best chance of seeing another coupe during the winter months.
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