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When Was The Last Time You Saw A Laforza This Clean?

Jalopnik

Maybe it was repainted? It was expensive as hell Daniel Golson / Jalopnik This Laforza had a monroney pasted on its window, but Im not sure if it corresponds to this specific car — the window sticker says its a 1990 Laforza painted Monterosso Red over Vapore Grey, but the car is white.

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The History of Paintless Dent Repair

Dent Mechanic Group

Fortunately, paintless dent repair (PDR) has emerged as a revolutionary technique that restores vehicles to their original condition without the need for repainting. Flaig had been using the technique to quickly remove dents from show cars, ensuring they looked flawless for events. But where did this innovative method come from?

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Make A Subaru Brat Your Summer Project

Jalopnik

Just, please dont repaint the wheels. If you want to spend your summer evenings after work out in the garage, getting a beautiful old car back together, you could do a lot worse than this old Subaru ute. Comment(s) Recommended

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How Long Can A Car Wrap Last (And What Is The Best Way To Take Care Of It?)

Jalopnik

Vinyl wraps are a more affordable alternative to repainting and can last several years with proper maintenance. Regularly inspect the vinyl wrap to remove bird droppings and dead insects as they appear to minimize damage. When removing elements, do so patiently and carefully to avoid scratching the wrap. Comment(s) Recommended

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Why Custom Paint Jobs May Be Right for Your Car After Repair

Miracle Body and Paint

Partial Painting: If a full repaint isn’t necessary, consider painting only the parts of the vehicle that need it. In the event of a collision repair , a custom paint job can ensure that the repaired area blends seamlessly with the rest of the vehicle’s exterior.

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Used C8 Corvettes Are Still $55,000 Cars Because Chevrolet Made Them Too Good, I Guess

Jalopnik

For example, heres a blue 2022 Corvette Stingray with 45,415 miles on it for a much more palatable $31,980, but it has a salvage title, and who even knows how much it would cost to actually fix all the damage and get it repainted. Odds are, youre better off going with one of the more expensive but not totaled C8s listed above.

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What's The First Car You Will Buy When You Win The Lottery?

Jalopnik

When my lottery check clears Im gonna liberate a bad Veyron from its evil owner and sent it back to Bugatti to get repainted in Grey Violet and Violet, a two-tone color scheme that I dont think any Veyron owner actually went for, despite it being on the (long dead but accessible via the wayback machine) online configurator when the car was new.

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