Fresh new paint
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Originally Posted by TOGWT
I do understand that heat will help the paint solvents to evaporate (outgas) that’s why most modern paint/body shops use an oven. The problem I would have with leaving a freshly painted car outside to ‘bake’ in the sun is that heat will expand the plastic (polymer) paint allowing the ingress of pollutants.
I also realize that most fresh paint is ‘protected’ with a ‘paint safe’ glaze, but 180oF heat and they’ll melt away, one rain and they wash away . . .(thinking aloud) I guess the answer would be to apply a polymer (like Zaino) as they are heat resistant, allow the solvents to outgas and being chemical brothers with the paint will expand at the same rate
JonM
I also realize that most fresh paint is ‘protected’ with a ‘paint safe’ glaze, but 180oF heat and they’ll melt away, one rain and they wash away . . .(thinking aloud) I guess the answer would be to apply a polymer (like Zaino) as they are heat resistant, allow the solvents to outgas and being chemical brothers with the paint will expand at the same rate
JonM
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If you dont mind can I please have the contact information because I would like to get my trunk painted
ja2000@gmail.com
ja2000@gmail.com
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Originally Posted by 190 E 2.3
If you dont mind can I please have the contact information because I would like to get my trunk painted
ja2000@gmail.com
ja2000@gmail.com
i can give u their addy and what paint to ask for. mine was "the best" they do down in tj. for what that is worth i have no idea what it means.
i also took pics of the place to help one locate the place and i have a map. let me know what you need and i can post it on this thread.
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Originally Posted by AMG_Eric
do you want the contact info of the guy in tj?
i can give u their addy and what paint to ask for. mine was "the best" they do down in tj. for what that is worth i have no idea what it means.
i also took pics of the place to help one locate the place and i have a map. let me know what you need and i can post it on this thread.
i can give u their addy and what paint to ask for. mine was "the best" they do down in tj. for what that is worth i have no idea what it means.
i also took pics of the place to help one locate the place and i have a map. let me know what you need and i can post it on this thread.
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I drive a 1991 190e 2.3 and I also own a 2001 ML320
Congrats the car looks great. When I first read, all they had done I was sure you were going to say that you paid 3-4K dollars. Good looking car. I've been wanting to get my car painted but I was discouraged by the prizes. I would greatly appreciated if you could email me that info on this shop. I live in Menlo Park CA but for a paint job that good I definetly be willing to travel the 10 hours or so that it takes to go to TJ. Thanx 
my email address is perunica@sbcglobal.net
my email address is perunica@sbcglobal.net
Last edited by PERUNICA; Nov 12, 2005 at 01:35 AM.
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Originally Posted by PERUNICA
Congrats the car looks great. When I first read, all they had done I was sure you were going to say that you paid 3-4K dollars. Good looking car. I've been wanting to get my car painted but I was discouraged by the prizes. I would greatly appreciated if you could email me that info on this shop. I live in Menlo Park CA but for a paint job that good I definetly be willing to travel the 10 hours or so that it takes to go to TJ. Thanx my email address is perunica@sbcglobal.net
my email address is perunica@sbcglobal.netfor the mean time it works for me. i think i will redo it once the clear coat comes apart again.
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Originally Posted by AMG_Eric
i dont know how good is good. it isnt what i was promised. i made them do a lot of things after the fact. i even made them repaint 3 different panels and 2 doors. the paint is kinda thin and they swirl marked the living crap outta the paint.
for the mean time it works for me. i think i will redo it once the clear coat comes apart again.
for the mean time it works for me. i think i will redo it once the clear coat comes apart again.
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Originally Posted by MBE55AMG
Damn, only after ~4 months and already ack to the shop? I'm sorry to hear, man.
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