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Old Jan 20, 2006 | 10:59 PM
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Default Got my DA back from Maaco, haters/flamers welcome

EDIT: BETTER PICS PAGE 2

This was done at Sunnyvale Maaco on Evelyn Ave, Sunnyvale. The owners of the shop are Dave and Marie, phone (408)739-3840

What i got:
-OEM 90-91 rear
-JDM 90-91 front
-OEM Acura door molding w/ clips installed
-Full body work on all panels, removed very large dents and body damage, dings, and any minor imperfections
-Shave hatch emblems
-Full body prep, sanding and primer
-Signature two stage paint $1299 package NH-526M flint black metallic (stock DA color) with full clear coat
-5 years warranty

Total price paid: $701.23

Downside: Took about 2 weeks to complete

Sorry for the big pics


Body work

Sanding

Front

Sry, car is dirty in after pics, was about a week after i got it back


Hope the links work

I like it


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Old Jan 20, 2006 | 11:06 PM
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looks decent
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Old Jan 20, 2006 | 11:07 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by spoonef &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">looks decent </TD></TR></TABLE>
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Old Jan 20, 2006 | 11:27 PM
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it still looks 15 years old.
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Old Jan 20, 2006 | 11:33 PM
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i wish the pics were better so we could see full detail
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Old Jan 21, 2006 | 12:00 AM
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yeah i dont have the best digital camera, lol
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Old Jan 21, 2006 | 12:01 AM
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check this out after work
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Old Jan 21, 2006 | 12:13 AM
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Where is the gloss, coat and shine?
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Old Jan 21, 2006 | 12:28 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by WhoisDan &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Where is the gloss, coat and shine?</TD></TR></TABLE><TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by VTEC_Club &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">it still looks 15 years old.</TD></TR></TABLE>
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Old Jan 21, 2006 | 12:32 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by VTEC_Club &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">it still looks 15 years old.</TD></TR></TABLE>

I must be weird or something, but i kinda like the dullish worn in paint look

Plus i think flint black is supposed to have that texture to it
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Old Jan 21, 2006 | 12:35 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by oldschoolDA9 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

I must be weird or something, but i kinda like the dullish worn in paint look

Plus i think flint black is supposed to have that texture to it</TD></TR></TABLE>

haha, me too... I use to think thats All I can afford, So I got what I paid for, until I painted myself and found out there was a better life after orange peel.
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Old Jan 21, 2006 | 01:01 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by WhoisDan &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Where is the gloss, coat and shine?</TD></TR></TABLE>
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Old Jan 21, 2006 | 01:55 AM
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Im guessing it hasnt been wetsanded and buffed? Maybe once thats done it will look better?
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Old Jan 21, 2006 | 06:36 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by DxHatchback &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i wish the pics were better so we could see full detail </TD></TR></TABLE>
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Old Jan 21, 2006 | 07:49 AM
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Old Jan 21, 2006 | 07:58 AM
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If they weren't the worst pictures I've ever seen in my life, I might be able to tell if they did a good job.
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Old Jan 21, 2006 | 08:24 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by spoonef &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">looks decent </TD></TR></TABLE>
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Old Jan 21, 2006 | 08:26 AM
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looks good man nice n shiney but ur cam suxz lol
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Old Jan 21, 2006 | 08:29 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by markwitdada9 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">looks good man nice n shiney but ur cam suxz lol</TD></TR></TABLE>

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Old Jan 21, 2006 | 08:31 AM
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I hope the paint is better than the pics. I can't tell.
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Old Jan 21, 2006 | 10:37 AM
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Yeah i have a POS 3 megapixel camera HP camera, sucks!
I am thinking of upgrading to the Canon A520

As far as wetsanding/buffing yeah i know...but how do you do that? I heard you can do it yourself, but i dont think i really wanna mess with my paint like that
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Old Jan 21, 2006 | 11:21 AM
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the first pic looks like it has alot of dirt in it. yea i would wet sand it all and buff it out. it will looks sweet
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Old Jan 21, 2006 | 11:22 AM
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oh my bad u said that i didnt see it
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Old Jan 21, 2006 | 11:26 AM
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