Im planning on taking my car in to get my front and sides painted and installed. I was wondering if there was anything I should know before doing so. Also, based off your guys past experiences, what kind of turnaround should I be expecting? Im just wondering because the G is my daily driver. Thanks.

 

put your stock wheels on before you take it in.

turn around time will depend on how busy they are.

 

Why would I need to put my stock wheels on? Just to be safe?

 

way too many stories of people getting there rims ****ed up from the shop and they dont take responsibility for it

 

Where are you taking it, and how much are they asking? I was quoted 3 days to have my center/rear mudguards (aka side sills) and lower rear bumper done.

 

Im taking it to a place in fremont called Eurocar. The painter is my older bro's friend and he does excellent work. As for the price, I think I'll only have to pay for paint.

 

That's one hell of a friend! Best of luck, and post pics when it's done.

 

make sure they powercoated them

 

^ ??? he's painting his car

Stock wheels are fine if you trust them =) walk around the shop and see if they bag the cars/wheels up.. if not then I'd def go with the OEMs into the shop..

Some key things to look at

1. Where they store the parts, inside your car or around your car.. inside your car.. prepared to get your interior rocked

2. Do they bag up areas they are NOT working on?

3. Do they bag up your wheels?

4. Paint booth and how clean it is inside

5. Types of cars they work on - expensive, exotic, cheaper, custom.. collision repairs, custom work, etc.. You'd go to different shops for what you want to do IMO

6. Paint mixer.. do they have their own machine or do they buy paint etc..

7. storage.. make sure your car is kept in a safe place either in a gated garage or in the shop

8. dont forget your stock parts =)