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usmcjlp · 07-25-2010, 08:50 PM

Road debris on 395 damaged my front spoiler and flipped up and tore my rally stripes. I have decided to have them painted on this time. Does anyone know of a good shop in Northern VA that does custom work?

thesnoopster · 07-25-2010, 10:07 PM

I been looking for a decent body shop to do my stripes for a while...they are out there but just finding the right one is a task! ....If I find one I will let ya know

sgseward · 07-26-2010, 03:56 AM

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Originally Posted by thesnoopster

I been looking for a decent body shop to do my stripes for a while...they are out there but just finding the right one is a task! ....If I find one I will let ya know

Snoop....I've used "Mr. Spolier" in Manassas park a couple of times. I was refered to him by the good folks at P-tuning...he does all of their cars. He put my Son's Kenstyle body kit on his Scion and also fixed some damage from an "egging". The paint the laid down is better than the factory stuff.

Here's his website...check it out:

http://www.mrspoiler.com/

Steve

usmcjlp · 07-26-2010, 04:50 AM

Thanks I will check them out.

usmcjlp · 07-26-2010, 04:51 AM

Who is P-tuning? Not familiar with them. I have worked with Behe performance.

thesnoopster · 07-26-2010, 06:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sgseward

Snoop....I've used "Mr. Spolier" in Manassas park a couple of times. I was refered to him by the good folks at P-tuning...he does all of their cars. He put my Son's Kenstyle body kit on his Scion and also fixed some damage from an "egging". The paint the laid down is better than the factory stuff.

Here's his website...check it out:

http://www.mrspoiler.com/

Steve

Hmmm I will call them and see what they quote me... Thanks .... ewww sorry about ya son's egging

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Originally Posted by usmcjlp

Who is P-tuning? Not familiar with them. I have worked with Behe performance.

P-Tuning is a import tuning shop in manassas, I got stuff done on my old civic @ P-Tuning .... They are some good people.

usmcjlp · 07-29-2010, 07:25 AM

I went to Mr. Spoiler. Dan seems like a great guy. He had a lot of imports there. He said he could definitely do the work. He said the tri-coat RJT color requires an entire panel be repainted and not just blended.

I went to another shop in Fairfax that was highly recommended and they didn't want to touch it. They said because of the tri-coat paint that it would be better to leave the factory paint alone.

Anyone else have any other suggestions? I need a couple of estimates for the insurance company.

thesnoopster · 07-29-2010, 07:52 AM

Wow.... the RJT is a delicate color and some places are afraid to touch it. Hmmm I dont know where else you could try... If I find a place I would let you know.

cm5217 · 07-29-2010, 03:10 PM

Not in Va but Gary Best Kustums in Waldorf MD did my stripes and did a great job he is not the cheapest but he does first class work

RoyalKev · 07-29-2010, 10:48 PM

Gary best kustums ive seen some great custom work by them, p-tuning is for scions lol.

sgseward · 07-30-2010, 06:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by usmcjlp

I went to Mr. Spoiler. Dan seems like a great guy. He had a lot of imports there. He said he could definitely do the work. He said the tri-coat RJT color requires an entire panel be repainted and not just blended.

I went to another shop in Fairfax that was highly recommended and they didn't want to touch it. They said because of the tri-coat paint that it would be better to leave the factory paint alone.

Anyone else have any other suggestions? I need a couple of estimates for the insurance company.

My son's Scion is a color called Black Cherry Pearl (BCP to Scion nuts). It's a dark metalic red. Dan painted it after it was egged and I swear it looked better than the factory paint! My son latter had him paint and install a full body skirt kit, and it looks great. Dan won't hedge and he'll tell you exactly what it takes to make it right. I'm as picky as they come and I was completely satisfied.

Steve

usmcjlp · 07-30-2010, 09:24 AM

Steve,

Thanks, that is good to hear. Dan knew his stuff. He got pretty excited when I said custom stripes. I am looking at going with a gunmetal metallic and possibly a cyber gray or black outline to offset the stripes from the RJT. I intend to get a gunmetal wheel with a polished lip in the future when I have the funds.

The damage is worse than I thought. There is about a 6 inch tear under the leading edge of the spoiler. The dent over the wheel is on bothe the fascia and fender. Paint is cracked on both. It will have to be refinished to prevent flaking. The tear in my stripe goes through the paint, so the hood will have to be repainted. Dan said it was best to do the entire front end to make sure it matches. I will probably have him use the highest grade clear coat he has and layer it on very thick to prevent future dings. Has anyone done this before? I know a couple of people who are OCD with their cars that recommend it. They say it works better that invisible bra. It can be retouched about every 5 years.

I will check out that place in Maryland. Thank you.

07-25-2010, 08:50 PM	#1
usmcjlp Drives: 2SS/RS LS3 RJT Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 754	Need Reputable Paint and body shop Road debris on 395 damaged my front spoiler and flipped up and tore my rally stripes. I have decided to have them painted on this time. Does anyone know of a good shop in Northern VA that does custom work?

07-25-2010, 10:07 PM	#2
thesnoopster Drives: '17 Fifty SS - '18 Traverse Redline Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 3,616	I been looking for a decent body shop to do my stripes for a while...they are out there but just finding the right one is a task! ....If I find one I will let ya know __________________ 2017 Camaro SS -"FIFTY" Mods: "93 Octane"

07-29-2010, 07:52 AM	#8
thesnoopster Drives: '17 Fifty SS - '18 Traverse Redline Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 3,616	Wow.... the RJT is a delicate color and some places are afraid to touch it. Hmmm I dont know where else you could try... If I find a place I would let you know. __________________ 2017 Camaro SS -"FIFTY" Mods: "93 Octane"

07-29-2010, 03:10 PM	#9
cm5217 2K10 SS Drives: 2010 2SS/RS A6 SIM black stripes Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southern Maryland Posts: 356	Not in Va but Gary Best Kustums in Waldorf MD did my stripes and did a great job he is not the cheapest but he does first class work __________________ Tuned with HP tuners by Ryan at GPI...LS3 Conversion GPI SS3 Comp Cam...GPI Heads... GPI modded Intake...GPI built Transmission...Circle D 5C T.C....1 7/8 Kooks LT headers...Vararam tune CAI...Bo White TB...Powerbond 25% UDP...3.91 Gears...Magnaflow 3" Catback...RX catch can...BMR Trailing Arms...BMR Toe Rods...BMR Pro rear cradle bushing kit...Smoked Lenses...Black Chrome SS rims...Black Bowties...Painted Stripes...Barton shifter...Hydro Dipped engine cover...Clear Shield bra (front clip and hood)...

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07-26-2010, 04:50 AM	#4
usmcjlp Drives: 2SS/RS LS3 RJT Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 754	Thanks I will check them out.

07-26-2010, 04:51 AM	#5
usmcjlp Drives: 2SS/RS LS3 RJT Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 754	Who is P-tuning? Not familiar with them. I have worked with Behe performance.

07-29-2010, 07:25 AM	#7
usmcjlp Drives: 2SS/RS LS3 RJT Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 754	I went to Mr. Spoiler. Dan seems like a great guy. He had a lot of imports there. He said he could definitely do the work. He said the tri-coat RJT color requires an entire panel be repainted and not just blended. I went to another shop in Fairfax that was highly recommended and they didn't want to touch it. They said because of the tri-coat paint that it would be better to leave the factory paint alone. Anyone else have any other suggestions? I need a couple of estimates for the insurance company.

07-29-2010, 10:48 PM	#10
RoyalKev Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 973	Gary best kustums ive seen some great custom work by them, p-tuning is for scions lol.

07-30-2010, 09:24 AM	#12
usmcjlp Drives: 2SS/RS LS3 RJT Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 754	Steve, Thanks, that is good to hear. Dan knew his stuff. He got pretty excited when I said custom stripes. I am looking at going with a gunmetal metallic and possibly a cyber gray or black outline to offset the stripes from the RJT. I intend to get a gunmetal wheel with a polished lip in the future when I have the funds. The damage is worse than I thought. There is about a 6 inch tear under the leading edge of the spoiler. The dent over the wheel is on bothe the fascia and fender. Paint is cracked on both. It will have to be refinished to prevent flaking. The tear in my stripe goes through the paint, so the hood will have to be repainted. Dan said it was best to do the entire front end to make sure it matches. I will probably have him use the highest grade clear coat he has and layer it on very thick to prevent future dings. Has anyone done this before? I know a couple of people who are OCD with their cars that recommend it. They say it works better that invisible bra. It can be retouched about every 5 years. I will check out that place in Maryland. Thank you.