I had 2 other shops (including the one I went to) quote me $100-120 for the same tail lights. Even 180 customs in NY paints them for less than $200.

I told you to stop taking pix of my car before its ready.... Seriously, 1 day more to get the center caps on and finish the job, and you couldn't wait. :shakes head::shakes head::shakes head::shakes head::shakes head::shakes head::shakes head:
http://www.the370z.com/members/rarwz...e34203-f14.png

Looks good :tup:

i am considering a 3m clear bra. who would you recommend? what's a good price?

When I got my Z, I got clear bra on front bumper, little bits on the front two quarter panels, hood, headlights, mirrors, A-pillars, and roofline. I also got 35% tint on sides and back.

I got this done at D&L all for around 1200 bucks.

wow. thats a lot of bra(s) :icon17:

i am considering the bumper, the mirrors, the front two quarter panels and the front half of the hood.

Has anyone used ProShields Inc. in sterling, va?

Believe me, you'll need that and more :) I had mine done at D&L tinting as well; they did the rear bumper, side skirts, wheel panels add $300 - $500 for the extra parts listed above. The clearbra shield was worthy the cost.

Called them today. They quoted me $695 for the standard kit. They don't seem to be familiar with venture shield which is also made by 3M. Proshield in sterling use venture shield and quoted me the same price except that venture shield comes with a lifetime warrant instead of 5 yrs. Does anyone know the difference between the two products?

Shop Type: Paint Correction/Auto Detailer
Shop Name: DJ Mayo
Contact Info: reflections-detailing@hotmail.com 703-296-2449 Cell
Website: <checking with admin to see if I can link>
Work you had done (w/ price): Optimum Opti-Coat and full detail. Everything was stripped down to the clear coat, paint corrected (minor defects), opti-coat applied, and then detailed. Dropped the car off Saturday and got it back Tuesday night.
Stars (1-5, 5 best): *****
Comments:
The coating is still curing but it looks outstanding! The paint acts just like a mirror. I got a few other estimates and was quoted about 20% more than what he quoted so I am satisfied overall. DJ was very professional, responsive phone/email, and definitely knew what he was doing. When I showed up he was working on a older NSX that was pretty marred up. Parts of it had been fixed and you could tell the difference.


Pic's Here:
http://www.the370z.com/detailing-was...ml#post1206958

DJ is on a lot of detailing forums and he knows his sh!t.

Shop Name: Wilson's Autobody
Address: 3539 S Hanover St
Brooklyn, MD 21225
Website: Auto Body Collision Repair Baltimore MD - Car Insurance Estimates - Wilson's Auto Body
Work you had done (w/ price): Tail Lights Painted $100 (w/ Bertaut discount ;))
Stars (1-5, 5 best): *****
Comments: Did an amazing job with the tail lights for an amazing price. Frank was very nice and helpful, customer service was awesome. Dropped the tail lights off at the shop Tuesday evening and picked them up Wednesday evening. I would definitely recommend this shop to anyone who needs any painting or body work done :tup:

Here are some pics of the work

http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/...s/IMAG0014.jpg

http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/...s/IMAG0015.jpg

http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/...s/IMAG0017.jpg

http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/...8-17174118.jpg

http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/...s/IMAG0020.jpg

:icon18: My discount LOL. Shahid, I still can't get over how awesome those lights came. Looks fantastic :tup:

You still need to see them in person. Now it's your turn to get yours painted :stirthepot:

:icon18: looking more and more like a very plausible option. First got to put a few more months on my current lights setup ;)