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Old May 2, 2006 | 10:18 AM
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I need to repaint my front & rear bumper. Were can I buy some GPW paint to match my color? any info would be great.

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Old May 2, 2006 | 10:20 AM
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Any reputable auto body shop should be able to match it. I local shop where I live mached my Sebring paint to a "T"!

Auto paint supply stores should also be able to "brick" the car and match it perfectly... good luck!
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Old May 2, 2006 | 10:45 AM
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I'd say head for the best body shop in the area. Should be no problem for them to get it for you.
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Old May 2, 2006 | 11:30 AM
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Thanks for the info I am going to have a freind paint it for me and I did not know if a body shop would sell me just the paint but its worth a shot thanks.
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Old May 2, 2006 | 12:16 PM
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GPW is of the most purest and rarest form of white known to man.

To obtain this precious pureness; you must go to Japan, and defeat the dragons known as Suzuka, Sebring, Silverstone, Spa, Rio, Monza, Lime, Moonrock, Laguna, Monte Carlo, New Formula, and Berlina (an especially anal dragon btw...).

Only then will you be allowed in the sacred halls where Grand Prix White is kept.

Good luck and God's speed.
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Old May 2, 2006 | 12:16 PM
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It is one thing to match the paint code -- given the paint code, any good body shop would be able to mix up a batch of paint that match that code exactly. But it is entirely different to match the paint on a car, especially if the car has aged for several years. So unless your friend can "adjust" the paint to match your car exactly, I'd suggest taking your car to a good body shop to have them match the paint. Good luck.
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Old May 2, 2006 | 03:48 PM
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Originally Posted by MulderATO,May 2 2006, 12:16 PM
GPW is of the most purest and rarest form of white known to man.

To obtain this precious pureness; you must go to Japan, and defeat the dragons known as Suzuka, Sebring, Silverstone, Spa, Rio, Monza, Lime, Moonrock, Laguna, Monte Carlo, New Formula, and Berlina (an especially anal dragon btw...).

Only then will you be allowed in the sacred halls where Grand Prix White is kept.

Good luck and God's speed.
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Old May 4, 2006 | 07:24 AM
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I purchased a lip for my s2k and had to have it painted three times before the color matched. I have heard that GPW is one of the most difficult shades of white to match because it has a lot of red mixed in it. Just a warning.
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Old May 4, 2006 | 07:30 AM
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Best bet would be to get some touch up paint and bring a sample to the body shop, just to be certain. I did that when I got my spoiler painted and it was a perfect match. Good luck.
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Old May 4, 2006 | 10:58 AM
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[QUOTE=cbrace0012,May 4 2006, 07:24 AM] I purchased a lip for my s2k and had to have it painted three times before the color matched.
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