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hdt
13-05-2004, 10:58 AM
hey guys, i wanted to know what would be the easiest way to color code my bumpers and sideskirts. My car is white and i dont want to take it to a pro.

vtecinaccord
13-05-2004, 02:52 PM
Well i have a white accord i and i highly recommend you take it to a panel shop, if you dont get it done in 2 pack it will chip easy and you wont get a good color match and the gloss will be different.. Please do not go and buy paint in a spray can and out our good accords to shame...

hdt
13-05-2004, 03:18 PM
hey would you have an idea of how much it would cost? where did you get your one done?

vtecinaccord
13-05-2004, 03:26 PM
It cost me about $300 for front sides and rear lip on my VTI accord. thats in 2 pac, so its very durable. Make sure that you use ALOT of PREPSOL to get off all the grease and grime from over the years and use scotch brite pads with the prepsol to do so. This way they paint has something to adhere too. Do it the right way and you will be happy.

A'PEXi
13-05-2004, 03:27 PM
http://www.ozhonda.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=5789

some more info i guess ...

hdt
13-05-2004, 03:49 PM
Hey guys, Thanks for the replies, I'll let use know what happens. Mite go get some quotes on the weekend.

hdt
13-05-2004, 03:50 PM
Where did u get the quote for $280 from?

h22a accord
13-05-2004, 09:13 PM
i had my front, rear and side skirts colour coded (sherwood green 2 pack) at a smash repairer. I removed them dropped them in there and picked them up the next day. Cost me $132 bucks.

now i'll have to get the side strips matched.


I agree with earlier post, dont do it with a spray can. take it to a shop, that way you will only have to do it once.


cam.

4thGenExi
19-05-2004, 06:38 PM
I took mine to a reputable panel shop. They removed all door stripping and coded them fully before putting them back on. If they didnt do this, the paint would crack.

F-R bumpers and all 4 doors cost me $600. Oh and my Accords white too.

Civic Si
22-05-2004, 10:25 AM
:arrow: Make sure that da painter applies plastic primer too!

razaman
28-05-2004, 11:52 AM
I just had my mirrors and door guards color coded, makes such a huge difference! Even the wife likes it and she doesn't pay too much attention... 8)

Get it done by a pro - the painter that did mine said if you don't do it properly it will flake off....which equals gay.

Raz ($200!)

**Ghost**
30-05-2004, 12:03 PM
if ur in Melb man come do it with me and a few other guys...

hdt
31-05-2004, 11:43 AM
yeah im in melbourne. Where r u guys gonna get it done?
Oh...and does anyone know the offsets of the rims on the accord. and how many stud is it?

toE
31-05-2004, 11:53 PM
accord 5th gen offset is +42, 4 x 114.3 stud pattern. :)