01-08-2012, 10:11 PM
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Location: Fremont, CA
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Originally Posted by unklekraker
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How much did it cost you to repaint? And also, how much was the clear bra?
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01-09-2012, 06:04 AM
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Location: San Jose, CA.
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The paint job cost around $5,800 coz they did almost 90% of the car and they match the color of the car. It was the insurance who paid for it.
And for the clear bra, it's $595. It covers 1/4 of the hood and front fenders, full front bumper, both headlights and both side mirror.
Call both of them and let me know what you find out or you could just pm. Good luck, man! 
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01-09-2012, 06:23 AM
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Location: Fremont, CA
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Oh I never knew you could claim this on your insurance! Does it raise your premiums though?
Looks like the clear bra is a good investment.
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01-09-2012, 06:35 AM
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Same here! I called my insurance and they told me that since my car has over 106k miles, it is un avoidable to have rock chips but I insist, I told them to come and see the car first before they make their decision.
when they looked at my car, there's chips all the way to the rear except the rear bumper and the rear trunk lid. Also, my windshield has damages too and they replace the whole thing. Basically, it looks like someone bead blast my car. I paid my deductible of $500 and I didn't see my premium goes up, it's been 2 months.
and yes, the clear bra is a good investment (IMHO) coz' I'm keeping the car for good until it breaks down. I didn't drive my car for 3 weeks, waiting for the paint to cure before I could have someone install the plactic film
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01-09-2012, 09:58 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Fremont, CA
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Originally Posted by unklekraker
Same here! I called my insurance and they told me that since my car has over 106k miles, it is un avoidable to have rock chips but I insist, I told them to come and see the car first before they make their decision.
when they looked at my car, there's chips all the way to the rear except the rear bumper and the rear trunk lid. Also, my windshield has damages too and they replace the whole thing. Basically, it looks like someone bead blast my car. I paid my deductible of $500 and I didn't see my premium goes up, it's been 2 months.
and yes, the clear bra is a good investment (IMHO) coz' I'm keeping the car for good until it breaks down. I didn't drive my car for 3 weeks, waiting for the paint to cure before I could have someone install the plactic film
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Okay, I'll find the right time to do this, maybe in a few months. Thanks for the tip!
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01-10-2012, 01:23 AM
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Ex Esso kid
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: NY
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The notion that a Porsche dealer body shop will be the best pick is wrong in my opinion. I'd find the best indy shop in the area. Want to save money and get the best job? Yank everything you can, headlights, side marker lights, tail lights anything easy to remove is less taping and zero over spray on removed items. Lastly, look around, a key job like the one you detailed can be completely random but many times it's someone who is pissed off at you.
Last edited by Ghostrider 310; 01-10-2012 at 01:30 AM.
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