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Old Jun 21, 2004 | 09:28 PM
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My car now is factory harvard blue and i am starting to get pissed off at it because of all the swirls, dings, scratches and just everyday abuse it goes through. So to make along story shot i called a local bodyshop that i used to work at and they said if i prep the car for painting and all they need to do is paint it that it would be $700. This to me was a deal because i have seen the work that comes out of this place and it's awesome quality. For those of you that live in CT it's called Guilford Car Care Clinic ( I give them )

Feel Free To Photoshop this pic to get an idea (just make sure you post it afterwards )



If you have any suggestions feel free to post them...

So here is the question:
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Old Jun 21, 2004 | 09:39 PM
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I told you before I'm a sucker for white 4dr's.
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Old Jun 21, 2004 | 09:40 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by JdmEGHatch6 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I told you before I'm a sucker for white 4dr's. </TD></TR></TABLE>

you are a sucker for white anything
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Old Jun 21, 2004 | 09:41 PM
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CW on a 4do would look sick. especially with the black wheels
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Old Jun 21, 2004 | 10:00 PM
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that champ white would look good
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Old Jun 21, 2004 | 10:09 PM
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instead of getting a new paintjob becuase your paint has swirls in it.... why dont you buy some meguiars swirl remover and go to town, follow up with some paint cleaner, polish, and wax and call it a day
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Old Jun 21, 2004 | 10:13 PM
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#9 just fills swirls. Get some DACP or something stronger with a rotary and a red pad, follow with something less aggressive like #82, then some glaze/wax. Takes a long time to do it right.

As per your car, its ghetto and old. Get something different.
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Old Jun 22, 2004 | 06:25 AM
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honestly there is no helping my paint. The hood is already through the clear coat on the front and there is a large dent from a rock. The front fender has a nick on it and is starting to rust, the passenger side door has a huge scratch on the bottom portion of it and behind the drivers side rear door there is another scratch. To me it's just not worth it and I would rather spend some money on getting some new paint... Thanks for all the opinions though
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Old Jun 22, 2004 | 06:44 AM
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Not a huge fan of Harvard blue...but its your car so make your own decision.
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Old Jun 22, 2004 | 06:50 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Built2Spill &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Not a huge fan of Harvard blue...but its your car so make your own decision.</TD></TR></TABLE>

i was planning on that anyways i just wanted to get some ideas and see what people have to say (not like it will matter in the end)
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Old Jun 22, 2004 | 06:54 AM
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You could always paint it pink like those other cars around you.
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Old Jun 22, 2004 | 07:37 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 94goldjungsr &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">#9 just fills swirls. Get some DACP or something stronger with a rotary and a red pad, follow with something less aggressive like #82, then some glaze/wax. Takes a long time to do it right.

As per your car, its ghetto and old. Get something different.</TD></TR></TABLE>

just curious, his car is old? its a 95, not THAT old, ohh well, mcguyver is on, which happens to be more interesting bitches
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Old Jun 22, 2004 | 12:01 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by JdmEGHatch6 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">You could always paint it pink like those other cars around you.</TD></TR></TABLE>

thats for sure...
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Old Jun 22, 2004 | 12:20 PM
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GO COHEED!!! lol thats all i wanted to say
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Old Jun 22, 2004 | 12:51 PM
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What's so good about Championship White? Just cause it comes on an ITR or somethin? It's an OK color, but why is everyone and their mom painted their cars that color

I've seen a bronze-ish EG ferio and it looked badass, also unique
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Old Jun 22, 2004 | 01:24 PM
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yeah, jon, stray from the norm , get your car painted orange
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Old Jun 22, 2004 | 02:43 PM
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harvard blue powA! stock color all the way
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Old Jun 22, 2004 | 02:47 PM
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white is the shiznits' love my white coupe, plus it doesnt show oxidation as much
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Old Jun 22, 2004 | 04:42 PM
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i'm so damn *** confused
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Old Jun 22, 2004 | 05:20 PM
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i personally like harvard blue pearl..... but if youre gonna pay the money to get your car repainted, you shouldnt do it the same color unless you really like it...
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Old Jun 23, 2004 | 04:46 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by amy del sol &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i personally like harvard blue pearl..... but if youre gonna pay the money to get your car repainted, you shouldnt do it the same color unless you really like it... </TD></TR></TABLE>

thats exactly what I was thinking...
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Old Jun 23, 2004 | 09:29 AM
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nobody else feels like picking
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Old Jun 23, 2004 | 09:31 AM
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I chose Harvard blue because it's hard to appreciate the luster of a white car unless you're standing 2ft. away from it.
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Old Jun 23, 2004 | 09:32 AM
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i didnt pick a color..... i dont really like the ones you have listed....

what about like suzuka blue off the s2k? i think thats the name of it... that looks amazing... just my thoughts...
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Old Jun 23, 2004 | 09:50 AM
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i love that color keep it the same
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