The complete automotive resource for buyers, sellers, and owners like you.
Car, Truck and SUV Forums at Roadfly
+ Bentley Forums
+ BMW Forums
+ Cadillac Forums
+ Chevrolet Forums
+ Ferrari Forums
+ Jaguar Forums
+ Lamborghini Forums
+ Lotus Forums
+ Mercedes-Benz Forums
+ Maserati Forums
+ MINI Forums
+ Porsche Forums
+ General Discussion
+ Marketplace Forums
I had mine done... (archive)
[ Follow Ups ] [ 3-series (E36) Message Board ] [ Msg. Board FAQ ]
Posted by Nick Bogut on November 27, 2000 at 15:49:11:

In Reply to: anyone ever repainted their hood? posted by JackDSL on November 26, 2000 at 23:36:50:

...by the dealer (VW-Audi), together with the front/rear bumper covers, side skirts, and the front around the grille. The guys also painted part of the fenders to "blend-in" the hood with the rest.

I cannot tell that it was painted, that's how good it is at matching the rest. You have to go to a good shop, that's the key.

New paint if done well, doesn't require any "time lag". It should look right from day one. The only thing is that you should not wax/polish it for about a month after painting. This gives the paint time to cure properly.

Also, the older the car is, the more difficult it is to match. That's normal, because all paints fade with time.

As far as resale is concerned, it's not an issue unless your car was no. 1 in production, and is meant for the museum. Having lots of stone chips or a big dent is worse than a good respray job.


Follow Ups:


[ Follow Ups ] [ 3-series (E36) Message Board ] [ Msg. Board FAQ ]
Questions, comments, or problems, please visit the Roadfly help desk.
Roadfly.com Logo © 1997 - 2009 Jump Internet Inc. All rights reserved.