Repainted hood and bumper and resale value...
#17
If you go to a quality shop, isn't it almost impossible to know if a hood or bumper has been repainted? Most dealers use paint thickness checks for variations between assembly line automated factory paint vs hand paint. Since all 911's are hand painted, can they tell the difference?
#18
It probably depends on how you intend to eventually sell the car. If you intend to trade it in at a Porsche dealer, I would ask a couple their view. If you intend to sell it to a private party, it will depend on how **** the buyer is.. I was always told never repaint unless you absolutely must by a few body shop guys. I had some chips, but after my extensive research, I decided to touch up the chips and clear bra the entire front end of the car.
Last edited by michaeldantep; 01-11-2011 at 03:32 PM.
#19
#20
It probably depends on how you intend to eventually sell the car. If you intend to trade it in at a Porsche dealer, I would ask a couple their view. If you intend to sell it to a private party, it will depend on how **** the buyer is.. I was always told never repaint unless you absolutely must by a few body shop guys. I had some chips, but after my extensive research, I decided to touch up the chips and clear bra the entire front end of the car.
#21
It probably depends on how you intend to eventually sell the car. If you intend to trade it in at a Porsche dealer, I would ask a couple their view. If you intend to sell it to a private party, it will depend on how **** the buyer is.. I was always told never repaint unless you absolutely must by a few body shop guys. I had some chips, but after my extensive research, I decided to touch up the chips and clear bra the entire front end of the car.
#22
Resprays are fine in my opinion. I wouldn't put a clear bra on afterwards. For the price of the clear bra, I would just get it shot again if it gets too chipped. I agree with getting the paint to match may be a problem. The problem is not in the color but getting the metallic to lay right.
#23
I agree with taking before and after pics as well as retaining the paperwork from the repair .
Since scratches do not effect the structural integrity the effect will be minimal .
However --it's not "perfect" .
Beyond the doubts any buyer faces , the potential for a two tone car exists over time . At some point he will have to sell the car and face the same questions as you are facing .. except you actually know the before and after.
Bottom line -- the rest of the car can make up for a lot if it's clean, well maintained, and reliable .
Given two identical cars where the only difference is the paint -- figure 1K -1500 less.
Since scratches do not effect the structural integrity the effect will be minimal .
However --it's not "perfect" .
Beyond the doubts any buyer faces , the potential for a two tone car exists over time . At some point he will have to sell the car and face the same questions as you are facing .. except you actually know the before and after.
Bottom line -- the rest of the car can make up for a lot if it's clean, well maintained, and reliable .
Given two identical cars where the only difference is the paint -- figure 1K -1500 less.
#24
I agree with taking before and after pics as well as retaining the paperwork from the repair .
Since scratches do not effect the structural integrity the effect will be minimal .
However --it's not "perfect" .
Beyond the doubts any buyer faces , the potential for a two tone car exists over time . At some point he will have to sell the car and face the same questions as you are facing .. except you actually know the before and after.
Bottom line -- the rest of the car can make up for a lot if it's clean, well maintained, and reliable .
Given two identical cars where the only difference is the paint -- figure 1K -1500 less.
Since scratches do not effect the structural integrity the effect will be minimal .
However --it's not "perfect" .
Beyond the doubts any buyer faces , the potential for a two tone car exists over time . At some point he will have to sell the car and face the same questions as you are facing .. except you actually know the before and after.
Bottom line -- the rest of the car can make up for a lot if it's clean, well maintained, and reliable .
Given two identical cars where the only difference is the paint -- figure 1K -1500 less.
#25
Most owners repair a chipped or scratched car because they find it unappealing rather than when they go to sell it.You can always offer to fix it but it simply leave the buyer with choices and full awareness of the car.
Last edited by yrralis1; 01-12-2011 at 02:12 PM.
#26
Resprays are fine in my opinion. I wouldn't put a clear bra on afterwards. For the price of the clear bra, I would just get it shot again if it gets too chipped. I agree with getting the paint to match may be a problem. The problem is not in the color but getting the metallic to lay right.
#27
However, if I had enough chips, I may just spray it and clear bra it so it looks great to me. I would worry about the resale when I have to worry about it. I think the idea of taking pictures and documenting everything is excellent and can only help.
#28
True, and that's really why I'm doing it. I'm just always thinking ahead... This won't be my last Porsche and eventually I will sell it, but not any time soon.
#29
On it... Going to take some good pictures in the sun today. Thanks for the advice.
#30
After you get it painted, add some protection. I bought my first Porsche back in August and one of the first things I did was have a protective film added to all of the exposed areas. Looks great, and much less than repainting a bumper or the hood. Here is the company that I used. http://www.speedfilm.net/index.html