Lancer going for a paint job...!!!

lancer_maniac · 8th August 2007, 13:11

As per my painter Standox is much superior to Dupont

....He recommends that now..But the difference in cost is a lot more ,especially that im on a budget..Is it worth that extra or i should i stick to dupont??

adman77 · 8th August 2007, 13:57

why don't you go in for matt black. Something like the one on Abix's swift done by Aarush.

faithless_1984 · 8th August 2007, 14:04

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why don't you go in for matt black. Something like the one on Abix's swift done by Aarush.

I agree ,a matt black Lancer would look awesome.!

razor4077 · 8th August 2007, 14:25

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Originally Posted by faithless_1984

I agree ,a matt black Lancer would look awesome.!

Personally I'm not a fan of matte black cars... for me, black on a car needs to be shiny

But, correct me if I am wrong... won't maintaining matte black be even tougher than maintaining shiny black?
Also, do keep in mind that given its larger size, a Lancer is tougher to maintain (colour-wise) than a Swift.

Sahil · 8th August 2007, 14:29

Do keep in mind that changing your color is gonna affect re-sale .

lancer_maniac · 8th August 2007, 14:33

I agree with razor on that..me too like my black to be shiny eventhough i should say that Matt black swift was awesome..But again thats arush's Magic...Wont expect the same from painters down here...
@Razor why dont u answer my last query coz u had gone standox on ur Lancer...

lancer_maniac · 8th August 2007, 14:35

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Originally Posted by Sahil

Do keep in mind that changing your color is gonna affect re-sale .

Im not goin to sell my baby anytime soon so im not bothered about the reselling issues

autopsyche · 8th August 2007, 15:35

lancer maniac i would suggest you to go for dupont, coz the cost increase in standox is quite a handful unless you are doing up a showcar or one thats not driven much. You can attain 95% same gloss with dupont on a properly done paintjob as you would in the case of standox. plus touch-ups will be much cheaper later on as well. And yeah steer clear from matt black because it is the toughest color to maintain.

lancer_maniac · 8th August 2007, 16:03

@autophysche
Thanx for that Info

....Made up my mind for Dupont..
Im thinking of going for the Laura black...Do u know the shade name and the code for that???

faithless_1984 · 8th August 2007, 16:26

@razor - even i like shiny black...just check out my Garage.

But i think a matt black lancer looks good ,I posted a pic of the same ,check out post no. 395.

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/modifi...thread-27.html

razor4077 · 8th August 2007, 18:38

@faithless_1984: i know dude! we share similar tastes in automotive paint, and also the choice of the automobile!!
the matte black looks great... but it's not my style

@lancer_maniac: looks like you're all set. make sure the initial bodywork is good, as imperfections in the body tend to stand out more after a good paintjob. most paint shops will have shade cards from various companies... ask them for the Skoda one, or look at their other options (you may like something else too). if possible, narrow the choice down to 3 and have them prepare samples of these. choose the one you like best amongst these. have fun!

8th August 2007, 13:11	#16
lancer_maniac BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bengaluruu Posts: 236 Thanked: 177 Times	As per my painter Standox is much superior to Dupont ....He recommends that now..But the difference in cost is a lot more ,especially that im on a budget..Is it worth that extra or i should i stick to dupont??
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8th August 2007, 13:57	#17
adman77 BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 383 Thanked: 4 Times View My Garage	why don't you go in for matt black. Something like the one on Abix's swift done by Aarush.
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8th August 2007, 14:29	#20
Sahil Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 6,292 Thanked: 7,607 Times	Do keep in mind that changing your color is gonna affect re-sale .
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8th August 2007, 14:33	#21
lancer_maniac BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bengaluruu Posts: 236 Thanked: 177 Times	I agree with razor on that..me too like my black to be shiny eventhough i should say that Matt black swift was awesome..But again thats arush's Magic...Wont expect the same from painters down here... @Razor why dont u answer my last query coz u had gone standox on ur Lancer...
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8th August 2007, 15:35	#23
autopsyche Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: New Delhi, Indi Posts: 1,519 Thanked: 33 Times View My Garage	lancer maniac i would suggest you to go for dupont, coz the cost increase in standox is quite a handful unless you are doing up a showcar or one thats not driven much. You can attain 95% same gloss with dupont on a properly done paintjob as you would in the case of standox. plus touch-ups will be much cheaper later on as well. And yeah steer clear from matt black because it is the toughest color to maintain.
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8th August 2007, 16:03	#24
lancer_maniac BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bengaluruu Posts: 236 Thanked: 177 Times	@autophysche Thanx for that Info ....Made up my mind for Dupont.. Im thinking of going for the Laura black...Do u know the shade name and the code for that???
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8th August 2007, 16:26	#25
faithless_1984 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Delhi Posts: 1,575 Thanked: 324 Times View My Garage	@razor - even i like shiny black...just check out my Garage. But i think a matt black lancer looks good ,I posted a pic of the same ,check out post no. 395. http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/modifi...thread-27.html
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8th August 2007, 18:38	#26
razor4077 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,882 Thanked: 298 Times View My Garage	@faithless_1984: i know dude! we share similar tastes in automotive paint, and also the choice of the automobile!! the matte black looks great... but it's not my style @lancer_maniac: looks like you're all set. make sure the initial bodywork is good, as imperfections in the body tend to stand out more after a good paintjob. most paint shops will have shade cards from various companies... ask them for the Skoda one, or look at their other options (you may like something else too). if possible, narrow the choice down to 3 and have them prepare samples of these. choose the one you like best amongst these. have fun!
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