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Old 01-16-2021, 10:11 AM
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Originally Posted by ZoggyBottom
I know the shop will clean and detail it before returning it. I did have it detailed / protected in the fall, but that's gone after all of this.

Also, I thought there was some cure time for new paint before it should have any protectant applied... is that right?
My shop suggested waiting a month, but it was spring/summer the temps were warmer. I waited 2 months - but my car is always garaged. Ask the shop.
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Originally Posted by 18A5SB
My shop suggested waiting a month, but it was spring/summer the temps were warmer. I waited 2 months - but my car is always garaged. Ask the shop.
correct, ask the shop. A lot of body work is accelerated under heat lamps now to speed time to repair up so less “cure time” may be necessary before sealing it with a ceramic coating.

keep records of the ceramic coating. I have had this happen to cars that were coated and insurance should always cover the cost of detailing and re-coating panels once a repair is finished. Which they have for me
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Old 01-16-2021, 01:11 PM
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Originally Posted by ZoggyBottom
Here's the first picture after paint... very promising!

And debadged too
Old 01-19-2021, 08:45 AM
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A few more pictures. It's nice to see the back seat installed. Calibrations and alignment, then polishing the paint and final clean-up still to go. Hoping to pick it up on Monday.




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From the photos it certainly looks to be a great repair. Congratulations.

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Looks like they did a nice job. Enjoy!
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Old 01-25-2021, 04:03 PM
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Picked up my car today. It looks very nice... just like the previous pictures, but with the badges attached. The weather here was gray and wet, so I didn't get any good pictures.

The total ended up being $12.5k. I used Connan's in Zionsville, Indiana... they did a great job, especially on communication
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