Hood refinshing(repaint)
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Hood refinshing(repaint)
My hood has a TON of teeny-tiny little chips and some big chips. It's about time to repaint it.
Should I have Acura do it, or go to a reputable body-shop?
Should I request the hood be taken off so there won't be any chance of over-spray and masking lines? - If they do remove it, will it be hard as hell to re-align the hood?
Should I ask for extra clear-coat? Since it seems that the smallest thing can chip Honda/Acura paint. Plus mine is red so everything shows up.
Finally, about how much should this cost? I'm in Northern VA.
Should I have Acura do it, or go to a reputable body-shop?
Should I request the hood be taken off so there won't be any chance of over-spray and masking lines? - If they do remove it, will it be hard as hell to re-align the hood?
Should I ask for extra clear-coat? Since it seems that the smallest thing can chip Honda/Acura paint. Plus mine is red so everything shows up.
Finally, about how much should this cost? I'm in Northern VA.
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I got a quote from the Acura dealership here in OKC for the hood, front bumper, and the front fenders (to color match). Total price $1200. I don't know if it's worth that to me, think of the mods you could do... I did get a few of the scratches out using touch up paint, rubbing compound, then 3M finishing glaze with a high speed buffer. You might try that first. Good luck with it!
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3M Imperial Microfinishing Compound Liquid is the proper name. It's used after wet sanding or repainting finishes. 3M makes a whole multi-step line of stuff for professional use. You have to get it at an auto paint supplier or what not. Careful with it tho, gotta make sure to use a high sped buffer and use wax afterwards. Does alright on fine scratches. I need to do it more thouroghly again. I'll post b4 and after pics once I get it done.
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