Paint Protection - Subaru Enthusiasts Car Club of the Sierras

LetItRev · 2004-04-04, 01:11 PM

While many of you were at the Bar-B-Q yesterday, I was out washing the car for the first time in a few weeks. I have about 2800 miles on my WRX and notices a few small rock chips on the front!

Matt, (and a few others?), have put that plastic/vinyl stuff on the front. May I have the name and contact information for this place as I want to save my paint as well.

I have read, on other boards, that Subaru paint isn't the best in the business. Oh well, I'd rather have paint that may chip than a perfect finish in a car that sucks!

Also, what is there to do while the guy is applying this stuff? Would my daughter be bored stiff or should I go alone?

Thanks,

Franz

sperry · 2004-04-04, 01:18 PM

It takes a few hours, and your daughter *will* be bored. Hell, I was there just to watch Matt's car get finished up, and *i* was bored!

Matt's got the contact info for the AutoShield guy. He's a really cool guy, down in Rancho Cordova (Sac).

MattR · 2004-04-04, 01:22 PM

Hey Franz,

I would recommend Autoshield in Rancho Cordova (Sac Area).

To schedule apt, call Dave at 1-800-964-2007 or dave@getautoshield.com

their website is www.getautoshield.com

No, there is really nothing to do in the area while the job is getting done, it in an industrial/ business park area, so not real close to anything.

MikeSTI · 2004-04-04, 01:47 PM

what are you talking about :shock: theres like 6 strip clubs in RC

LetItRev · 2004-04-04, 02:06 PM

Thanks for the quick replys.

Matt, when you had yours done, did you have any chips in the paint yet? I am wondering if I should touch mine up before I do this.

Also, is it faster to just drive down 80 cut over to this place or go down 50

Franz

LetItRev · 2004-04-04, 02:17 PM

I answered part of my own question. According to Yahoo Maps, one can take 80 and exit Sunrise and take it south to the place. Probably save an hour over taking 50.

MattR · 2004-04-04, 05:57 PM

Cut across from 80 to 50 on Sierra college parkway or highway 49, Sunrise takes forever.

dknv · 2004-04-04, 06:07 PM

I want to get this done too. So, there's no one around here who does this kind of work, or is it because Dave at autoshield is really really good?

tysonK · 2004-04-04, 06:24 PM

When were sitting in the Shop I pondered the idea of a detail shop in Reno that could do this.

And After Zaino'ing(expensive waxing) my car today I see how much work it takes.

But I think a Shop here could do well with this kind of work.

Nick Koan · 2004-04-04, 06:39 PM

Thats why I don't wash my car too often. Too many chips and scratches that always bug the heck out of me.

Its like I almost want to drive down to Line-x to see how much it would cost to do my whole car (or maybe just the bumpers).

Dean · 2004-04-04, 07:00 PM

Anybody check these guys out?

Trim Line Design
1660 Greg Street
Sparks, NV 89501
775-322-3181

Got this from an April 02 Nasioc post.

http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show...ngard+and+reno

tysonK · 2004-04-04, 07:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dean

Anybody check these guys out?

Trim Line Design
1660 Greg Street
Sparks, NV 89501
775-322-3181

Got this from an April 02 Nasioc post.

http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show...ngard+and+reno

I know they are expensive tinting place.

The shop is nice I've been there.

MattR · 2004-04-04, 07:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dknv

I want to get this done too. So, there's no one around here who does this kind of work, or is it because Dave at autoshield is really really good?

he does a really good job, I'm not sure of anyone in reno, but I'm sure someone does it. Dave is a friend from Burning Man, so I send everyone there that asks.

dknv · 2004-04-07, 02:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dean

Anybody check these guys out?

Trim Line Design
1660 Greg Street
Sparks, NV 89501
775-322-3181

Got this from an April 02 Nasioc post.

http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show...ngard+and+reno

fwiw - I called Trimline on Monday, and got a quote of about $1,000 (which did not include the headlights) for my car.

tysonK · 2004-04-07, 02:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dknv

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dean

Anybody check these guys out?

Trim Line Design
1660 Greg Street
Sparks, NV 89501
775-322-3181

Got this from an April 02 Nasioc post.

http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show...ngard+and+reno

fwiw - I called Trimline on Monday, and got a quote of about $1,000 (which did not include the headlights) for my car.

W....T....F?

WRXRallyBlue · 2004-04-07, 03:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MattR

he does a really good job, I'm not sure of anyone in reno, but I'm sure someone does it. Dave is a friend from Burning Man, so I send everyone there that asks.

What does your man charge?

MattR · 2004-04-07, 08:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WRXRallyBlue

Quote:

Originally Posted by MattR

he does a really good job, I'm not sure of anyone in reno, but I'm sure someone does it. Dave is a friend from Burning Man, so I send everyone there that asks.

What does your man charge?

I honestly cant recall, A lot less than Trinline though, and he does a better job... Give him a call, he will quote you a price. Tell him Matt from Reno refered you.

2004-04-04, 01:11 PM	#1
LetItRev R.I.P. Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Reno, Nevada Posts: 501 Car: 2004 WRX	Paint Protection While many of you were at the Bar-B-Q yesterday, I was out washing the car for the first time in a few weeks. I have about 2800 miles on my WRX and notices a few small rock chips on the front! Matt, (and a few others?), have put that plastic/vinyl stuff on the front. May I have the name and contact information for this place as I want to save my paint as well. I have read, on other boards, that Subaru paint isn't the best in the business. Oh well, I'd rather have paint that may chip than a perfect finish in a car that sucks! Also, what is there to do while the guy is applying this stuff? Would my daughter be bored stiff or should I go alone? Thanks, Franz

2004-04-04, 01:18 PM	#2
sperry The Doink Real Name: Scott Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 20,335 Car: '09 OBXT, '02 WRX, '96 Miata Class: PDX/TT-6 The way out is through	It takes a few hours, and your daughter will be bored. Hell, I was there just to watch Matt's car get finished up, and i was bored! Matt's got the contact info for the AutoShield guy. He's a really cool guy, down in Rancho Cordova (Sac). __________________ Is you is, or is you ain't, my con-stit-u-ints?

2004-04-04, 01:22 PM	#3
MattR El Matador Real Name: Matt Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 10,660 Car: 2012 Toyota Tacoma Class: ?	Hey Franz, I would recommend Autoshield in Rancho Cordova (Sac Area). To schedule apt, call Dave at 1-800-964-2007 or dave@getautoshield.com their website is www.getautoshield.com No, there is really nothing to do in the area while the job is getting done, it in an industrial/ business park area, so not real close to anything. __________________ "Dallas..We have a problem.”

2004-04-04, 01:47 PM	#4
MikeSTI EJ205 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 2,354 Car: 2004 STi Class: TSM I can't complain	what are you talking about :shock: theres like 6 strip clubs in RC __________________ Cobb Stage 2

2004-04-04, 05:57 PM	#7
MattR El Matador Real Name: Matt Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 10,660 Car: 2012 Toyota Tacoma Class: ?	Cut across from 80 to 50 on Sierra college parkway or highway 49, Sunrise takes forever. __________________ "Dallas..We have a problem.”

2004-04-04, 02:06 PM	#5
LetItRev R.I.P. Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Reno, Nevada Posts: 501 Car: 2004 WRX	Thanks for the quick replys. Matt, when you had yours done, did you have any chips in the paint yet? I am wondering if I should touch mine up before I do this. Also, is it faster to just drive down 80 cut over to this place or go down 50 Franz

2004-04-04, 02:17 PM	#6
LetItRev R.I.P. Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Reno, Nevada Posts: 501 Car: 2004 WRX	I answered part of my own question. According to Yahoo Maps, one can take 80 and exit Sunrise and take it south to the place. Probably save an hour over taking 50.

2004-04-04, 06:07 PM	#8
dknv EJ207 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: 39n53, 119w90 Posts: 2,698 Car: RX-8 Class: CS maybe	I want to get this done too. So, there's no one around here who does this kind of work, or is it because Dave at autoshield is really really good?

2004-04-04, 06:24 PM	#9
tysonK warehouse SECCS Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: SoCal... Posts: 6,253 Car: 04 Evo 99 Cadillac Class: street de le mod	When were sitting in the Shop I pondered the idea of a detail shop in Reno that could do this. And After Zaino'ing(expensive waxing) my car today I see how much work it takes. But I think a Shop here could do well with this kind of work. __________________ Anjali? Anjali?

2004-04-04, 06:39 PM	#10
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	Thats why I don't wash my car too often. Too many chips and scratches that always bug the heck out of me. Its like I almost want to drive down to Line-x to see how much it would cost to do my whole car (or maybe just the bumpers). __________________ While a standard engine is powered by a belt connected to the crankshaft, a turbo engine runs on its own exhaust steam, making it more energy efficient. -- CNN

2004-04-04, 07:00 PM	#11
Dean Señor Cheap Bastarde Real Name: Dean Join Date: May 2003 Location: $99 Tire Store Posts: 9,294 Car: $.04 STI Class: Fast,Cheap & Reliable=STI Deal, did somebody say Deal? Oh, Dean, yeah that's me.	Anybody check these guys out? Trim Line Design 1660 Greg Street Sparks, NV 89501 775-322-3181 Got this from an April 02 Nasioc post. http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show...ngard+and+reno __________________ I am a Commodore PET --- Now get off my lawn you kids...

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