damn vandal

str8nm · 01-15-08, 04:54 PM

My beloved 1994 fj80 with 70k in nearly pristine condition was targeted by a vandal last weekend. Spray paint all over (which I can get off) and keyed on all panels. It is going to need a complete repaint. Anybody have any HIGH recommendations in Virginia/Maryland/NC areas. I am not looking for a body shop who wants to get it done and get their money. I am looking for something more. If they can produce, I have a second I would like to paint as well. No offense if I offend any painters out here, but I have not yet got a paint job I have liked. That is probably because they are at busy shops were it is all bottom line.

REZARF · 01-15-08, 10:13 PM

Sorry to hear about the vandals man, that sucks. Can't help you on a reference, but a good shop is worth the wait. Check some hot rod clubs in your area.

jsaltlick · 01-16-08, 06:02 AM

Maybe post on craigslist locally and see if there's a paint guy who needs extra cash. Might save some $$

bkfj40 · 01-16-08, 10:05 AM

give Lance or Cam a call over at Iron Pig Off Road : Toyota 4WD experts I think Scott (who is a fellow multiple Land Crusier owner) can help, but I don't have his info

bk

Nomis · 01-17-08, 01:09 AM

If $$ is no object, due to an insurance claim etc., why not take it to a dealership that has an on site collision repair center? Guaranteed to be one of the priciest jobs but it would probably be easier to deal with them if you had to rectify any issues you were unsatisfied with post-paint IMHO.

Texx · 01-17-08, 02:58 AM

If there's one thing EVERY painter has heard, it's "if you give me a good price/good job on this one, I have another one I want you to paint". Seriously, that's gonna throw you in reverse, it's such an old hack line. Check out shops, look at their work. Do not consider the owner's vehicle, or one that belongs to one of the employees. Check references and look at vehicles that were recently painted for customers. Expect to pay alot of money for a near perfect job.

lathamb · 01-18-08, 07:08 PM

You also have to remember that no paint job is going to be perfect. Factory paint jobs have flaws. If you look long enough you will always find dust in the paint, waves in the panels, etc. If you are looking for show car quality you will indeed pay serious cash, especially if its red. And sorry for your bad luck. Ih8vandals.

01-15-08, 04:54 PM	#1
str8nm IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 9	damn vandal My beloved 1994 fj80 with 70k in nearly pristine condition was targeted by a vandal last weekend. Spray paint all over (which I can get off) and keyed on all panels. It is going to need a complete repaint. Anybody have any HIGH recommendations in Virginia/Maryland/NC areas. I am not looking for a body shop who wants to get it done and get their money. I am looking for something more. If they can produce, I have a second I would like to paint as well. No offense if I offend any painters out here, but I have not yet got a paint job I have liked. That is probably because they are at busy shops were it is all bottom line.

01-15-08, 10:13 PM	#2
REZARF IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Louisville, CO TLCA# 13041 Posts: 2,839	Sorry to hear about the vandals man, that sucks. Can't help you on a reference, but a good shop is worth the wait. Check some hot rod clubs in your area. __________________ Drew F. Rising Sun 4x4 Club 76 FJ40, 85 fj60 Engine and Ignition, 35" MTR's, Warn 8074, 4" of lift TPI, snorkeled, racked, Mini-truck P/S... and sometimes running. Friends don't let friends drive Thornbirds... My camping trailer build up thread.

01-16-08, 06:02 AM	#3
jsaltlick ...put you in an FJ today Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Millis Beach TLCA# 17094 Posts: 1,899	Maybe post on craigslist locally and see if there's a paint guy who needs extra cash. Might save some $$ __________________ John 1983 VJ47 Crew Cab "The Great Pumpkin" 1992 M-101 Tons of 40 parts for sale <---Link Finally I can get what I've always wanted....a used Toyota.

01-16-08, 10:05 AM	#4
bkfj40 some 6, no 4, and more 6 Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: shenandoah valley, va TLCA# 7909 Posts: 1,137	give Lance or Cam a call over at Iron Pig Off Road : Toyota 4WD experts I think Scott (who is a fellow multiple Land Crusier owner) can help, but I don't have his info bk __________________ 76fj40 77fj55 85fj60 00uzj100 90Hilux Crew Cab Diesel 07 5.7L Tundra DC "I spend most of my money on beer, land cruisers, and women...the rest I just waste" - Curran

01-17-08, 01:09 AM	#5
Nomis IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Tampa Posts: 862	If $$ is no object, due to an insurance claim etc., why not take it to a dealership that has an on site collision repair center? Guaranteed to be one of the priciest jobs but it would probably be easier to deal with them if you had to rectify any issues you were unsatisfied with post-paint IMHO. __________________ 1976 FJ40 - See Build Up Thread Here: http://forum.ih8mud.com/40-55-series-tech/125665-1976-fj40-build-up-resto-thread.html 1996 Lexus LX450 2006 Mustang GT V8 Manual Trans

01-17-08, 02:58 AM	#6
Texx IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 1,952	If there's one thing EVERY painter has heard, it's "if you give me a good price/good job on this one, I have another one I want you to paint". Seriously, that's gonna throw you in reverse, it's such an old hack line. Check out shops, look at their work. Do not consider the owner's vehicle, or one that belongs to one of the employees. Check references and look at vehicles that were recently painted for customers. Expect to pay alot of money for a near perfect job. __________________ world's cleanest 89 FJ-62, and a few parts... 85 xcab hilux 4x4 resto'ed, 67 XKE, 1500 Vulcan, 80 Fj40 restored 03 Tacoma TRD SR5, Suzuki DR350 ANYBODY BUT OBAMA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

01-18-08, 07:08 PM	#7
lathamb IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Valley Forge Posts: 159	You also have to remember that no paint job is going to be perfect. Factory paint jobs have flaws. If you look long enough you will always find dust in the paint, waves in the panels, etc. If you are looking for show car quality you will indeed pay serious cash, especially if its red. And sorry for your bad luck. Ih8vandals. __________________ Ben Latham TLCA 18184 '74/'78 FJ40 in progress '96 FZJ80: locked, OME'd, ARB'd, 305'd, CDL/Pin 7, JD HIRs, Blue Top Optima

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