986 Full-body Repaint Questions

[Lil bastard]

Originally Posted by eightsandaces

sorry but I have to call BS on the 10K isn't enough for a paint job as good as factory. Strip the car yourself, most of the stuff comes off so easy it's a joke, the more you remove, headlamps, side markers and the like, the better the job will be. Then do your research, I can tell you this, in central NY you could get a paint job to drool over on a Boxster for far less than 10K..

I call BS on your calling BS!

Sure if you change the equation by doing so much work yourself it's going to cost less.

Also, prices vary widely not only by shop, but by region.

Finally, the owner admits to wanting very definite quality in the final product. Paying too little or a 'bargain' price is not the best way of gauranteeing this.

If I had my DD repainted, I'd spend no more than $5k. But I'd RUN, not walk, away from any shop quoting me $5k to paint my Boxster unless they were a Blood relation.

Cheers!

[Allen]

I spoke with one of the owners of Cherry Hill Imports' body shop yesterday afternoon and it looks like I'm going to be taking my Boxster in to them for an estimate sometime next week.

I explained the situation to Bob who said he'd be very surprised if I needed a full-body repaint. The new scrape goes across two panels so he suspects both of those panels may have to be completely repainted, but he can't really make that judgment until he has the vehicle. He said he doesn't see why the water spots won't come out with the correct procedure applied.

I may not have to pay as much as I was prepared to after all. We'll see.

[Perfectlap]

I think another forum member Uncle Cracker has this color but he added the Carrera five spoke replicas and it was huge improvement in my opine. I saw a 996 Cab in that color in person once and in the sun its a bit of a double edged sword, it looks amazing but any imperfections seem to be magnified.

I don't blame you for wanting to invest some money in keeping it top drawer. Selling these cars in this economy really makes no sense. There's no way you'll get something better in the roadster category for the money you'd get. The design is a classic. I really think that 30 years from now people will view the flared fenders and fried egg headlights as still head turning. Some 17 years after its design and I still get thumbs up and "you have my dream car" comments. I see my car as a continual work in progress as I upgrade or replace worn items.
With that said, I'd be very very tough in negotiating an expensive paint repair. Just like a set of the expensive wheels, damage can occur easily, all it takes is a pot hole or some truck kicking back crap onto your hood a voila nice expensive purchase ruined. I would really encourage doing a clear bar on the whole front hood and bumper. Some shops do the entire car. Maybe a bit much for the vertical panels but definitely worth it for the horizontals to avoid stressing over the latest chip, you can only paint the hood so many times before you pull your hair out.

[Allen]

Yep, after 6 years I still get comments and head-turns whenever I take my Boxster for a drive. People love the color, and the style, but you're right Perfectlap, any smudge or speck of dirt is very visible.

[97 Boxster]

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There's no way you'll get something better in the roadster category for the money you'd get. The design is a classic. I really think that 30 years from now people will view the flared fenders and fried egg headlights as still head turning. Some 17 years after its design and I still get thumbs up and "you have my dream car" comments. I see my car as a continual work in progress as I upgrade or replace worn items.
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I cant agree more. The looks you get from this car are ONE thing. The feel you get from this car is another. These are amazing to drive if properly maintained. A better roadster for the $$$$ ?? NO WAY in my book.