Stolen 98 Posted September 19, 2013 Report Share Posted September 19, 2013 I'm looking for a good body shop around Columbus??? I want to go "wing-less" and just picked up a used deck lid. It is white, same as my cobra, but needs re-sprayed and a dent fixed. I removed as much as I could from the Junk yard lid, (I couldn't figure out how to get the lock cylinder out) I'd like to swap over all the lock mechanism/latch/high-mount light/license plate lights/springs/lifts from my stock deck lid over to this one. The catch is I want it to be PERFECT, top and bottom, as my car has 14k original miles and I'm getting into the car show scene. Ideally I like someone professionally re-finish the lid, then swap all the hardware from my stock lid over to it and install/adjust it so the lines/seems all line up correctly on my Cobra. Any suggestions??? -Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEVE-O Posted September 19, 2013 Report Share Posted September 19, 2013 Dan achbach Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn89 Posted September 19, 2013 Report Share Posted September 19, 2013 It will never match perfectly if you just spray the lid. Old paint vs new paint you can tell the differnce. most people would never notice but there are some that will. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stolen 98 Posted September 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2013 This car is old but definitely stored inside as none of the rubber looks old...but I'm worried about color match for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn89 Posted September 19, 2013 Report Share Posted September 19, 2013 That I know of you'll have to blend it in and basically repaint the back half. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jelloman4571647545499 Posted September 19, 2013 Report Share Posted September 19, 2013 Achbach is good and from what fellow CR members have said Clifford Automotive (a vendor here) is also top notch. If a GOOD shop takes it time and just dosent push the closest variance then it should be fine. Now if the left or right quarter has been painted before then there will be an issue with the gate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stolen 98 Posted September 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2013 The last thing I want to do is have to paint the entire back half of my car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farkas Posted September 19, 2013 Report Share Posted September 19, 2013 The last thing I want to do is have to paint the entire back half of my car. Then I guess you don't want that nice of a show car, do ya? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
86GT Posted September 19, 2013 Report Share Posted September 19, 2013 Being white, you will be able to get the color pretty damn close. 14k mile car that's been kept inside most it's life probably means the factory finish looks new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stolen 98 Posted September 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2013 Being white, you will be able to get the color pretty damn close. 14k mile car that's been kept inside most it's life probably means the factory finish looks new. That's what I was thinking when I bought the deck lid. This isn't a pearl color nor is there any metallic flake so I thought white is white? I'd rather not do it at all if I'm going to have to commit to painting half the car. Looks like I might have just burned $200...and hookers and coke weren't involved! :fuuuu: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
86GT Posted September 19, 2013 Report Share Posted September 19, 2013 That's what I was thinking when I bought the deck lid. This isn't a pearl color nor is there any metallic flake so I thought white is white? I'd rather not do it at all if I'm going to have to commit to painting half the car. Looks like I might have just burned $200...and hookers and coke weren't involved! :fuuuu: Some whites can be tough to panel paint but ford white usually matches pretty good. White is one of the more painter friendly colors to tint if the color needs adjusted alittle to match. Now if it was laser red or something I would say you are screwed but with white I think you will be alright. A good painter won't have a problem making your car look right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spankis Posted September 19, 2013 Report Share Posted September 19, 2013 I had to match whites on my Stealth, and though it isn't the creampuff yours is, it is pretty low mile with 78k on it, as a '93. What I can tell you is that clearcoat will yellow over time, and with white specifically this can be evident when compared to new "water clear" clearcoat. If the car has always had a good coat of wax on it, and being garaged, yellowing of the clear may be very minor. You really won't notice until you get panels side-by-side though, if at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jelloman4571647545499 Posted September 19, 2013 Report Share Posted September 19, 2013 The last thing I want to do is have to paint the entire back half of my car. Good shop=wont have to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS69 Posted September 20, 2013 Report Share Posted September 20, 2013 No issues, a good shop will be able to do this, such as Clifford's, Yoke's Autobody or Achbach. If its pearl, yep more of the car might need to be painted for a near perfect match. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruizin01 Posted September 20, 2013 Report Share Posted September 20, 2013 You'll want someone that can match off of a tint card vs. someone that is just going to paint it just off the paint code. Achbach definitely does this, not sure who else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stolen 98 Posted September 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2013 Do they have a website? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruizin01 Posted September 20, 2013 Report Share Posted September 20, 2013 I dont think he does. 614-890-5099 Be prepared to wait.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stolen 98 Posted September 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2013 10-4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tripleskate Posted September 20, 2013 Report Share Posted September 20, 2013 I will vouch for Achbach. Takes his time, but repaired my car beautifully after a jackass backed into it in a parking lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndonD454 Posted September 20, 2013 Report Share Posted September 20, 2013 How sure are you that it needs to be re-sprayed? Its amazing what some high quality refinishers can do with wet sanding and several compounds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stolen 98 Posted September 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2013 How sure are you that it needs to be re-sprayed? Its amazing what some high quality refinishers can do with wet sanding and several compounds It's came from a junk yard and is missing paint in a couple places. There is no doubt it needs re-sprayed and a dent fixed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEVE-O Posted September 20, 2013 Report Share Posted September 20, 2013 You can also look into possibly claiming it on your insurance and pay your deductible to have the car painted, a lot of people don't know that this is a option they think its only if the car is involved in a collision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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