Factory side strakes
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Originally Posted by 00CivicSi,Oct 24 2006, 07:42 AM
However, I'm not sure I'd take it to Maco. Maco is kinda the place you might take a 17yo beater that has various colored body panels from a junkyard so that all of the panels can match (kinda). A 2005 S doesn't deserve that kinda cruel and unusual punishment. 
Took 2nd in paint at one car show.
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Ha, I wouldn't take a matchbox car for Maaco to paint.
I actually have damage right in front of my reight rear tire too - the body work is dimpled from getting pushed up on the bottom. The body shop told me it is more trouble than its worh to fix, and its not that visible imo.
Can you take a pic and post it up?
I actually have damage right in front of my reight rear tire too - the body work is dimpled from getting pushed up on the bottom. The body shop told me it is more trouble than its worh to fix, and its not that visible imo.
Can you take a pic and post it up?
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You have to realize Maaco is compromising on the attention that goes into the paint job when they will paint an entire car for $299. I'm sure there are examples of good work done by Maaco but the car was probably owned by the person painting it.
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From: DOG POO ON Ur LAWN
I like the look but never like the idea of drilling into the side panel. Drilling a hole creates a big corrosion potential. You can always, of-course, use somthing like PUR-15 to coat the broken paint and elecrocoating (primer).
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[QUOTE=Saki GT,Oct 24 2006, 12:20 PM] Ha, I wouldn't take a matchbox car for Maaco to paint.
I actually have damage right in front of my reight rear tire too - the body work is dimpled from getting pushed up on the bottom.
I actually have damage right in front of my reight rear tire too - the body work is dimpled from getting pushed up on the bottom.
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Originally Posted by lydas2000,Oct 24 2006, 09:45 PM
I will take a pic when I get home in November. It is one of those more trouble than it's worth dents. Most people don't see it, but I know it's there. That's why I wondered about the side strakes.
I don't like them, so I guess I will either live with the dent or get it fixed. The money could go towards other upgrades is what pisses me off.
I don't like them, so I guess I will either live with the dent or get it fixed. The money could go towards other upgrades is what pisses me off.
Had a dent about the size of the quarter located just above the character line on the driver's side quarter panel. I was extremely upset and immediately got in touch with "Dent Wizard" - PDR experts that have technicians all across the country.
I had the dent fixed for JUST $75!!! The guy popped a hole inside the rear wheel well and then proceeded to wiggle this tool inside. 10 minutes later, there was absolutely NO trace of the dent. I'd highly recommend you take this route if possible. I know the guy mentioned that it would be tough to do if the dent was near the edge of a body panel, but it can't hurt to ask.
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From: sunny suisun
look in you local forums and see if ppl host dent days, if its small enough they'll fix it for you.
and IMO side strakes look janky... i dont like it... just find something aftermarket if your covering up boo-boo's... at least it'll look better
and IMO side strakes look janky... i dont like it... just find something aftermarket if your covering up boo-boo's... at least it'll look better
