Car sun damage?

2007 TOYOTA COROLLA
123,000 MILES
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AARONN
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How bad is this car's sun damage?
Jul 9, 2024 at 12:28 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

The clear coat has come off the base coat (color). This would require the clear coat to be removed, and the vehicle repainted.

Let me know if that helps.

Joe
Jul 9, 2024 at 11:39 AM
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AARONN
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How much you think it would cost?
Jul 9, 2024 at 11:08 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

I'm not sure where you are located, but chances are it will need fully repainted' otherwise, the paint may not match. I'm in PA and would expect it to be approximately $2,000 if there was no body work that needed to be done.

Joe
Jul 10, 2024 at 11:49 AM
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AARONN
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I am in California.
Jul 11, 2024 at 3:09 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

I wouldn't know what to tell you there. I know the shop rates here are just under $100 an hour.

Joe
Jul 11, 2024 at 1:39 PM
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