| Topica Graphics [message #84719] |
Sat, 15 May 2010 14:19  |
Larry
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Has anyone done a paint job at Topica graphics lately? How much did it cost?
Larry 
78 Royale w/500 Caddy
Menomonie, WI.
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| Re: Topeka Graphics [message #84721 is a reply to message #84719] |
Sat, 15 May 2010 15:24  |
John Sharpe
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Larry, Mine is in there now and was told $4500-$5000. Larry B says most GMC's run in that range. He said my paint scheme was less (4 color pearl and metallics)but there's more cosmetic repairs and they about average out. They are suppose to call if it will go over $.
John Sharpe
Humble,TX
'78 Eleganza TBI
'89 Spectrum 2000 MPI V-10
'40 Ford Panel Delivery TPI
johnasharpe@gmail.com
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| Re: [GMCnet] Topeka Graphics [message #84803 is a reply to message #84739] |
Sun, 16 May 2010 08:04 |
druber
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Location: Syracuse, IN
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Our coach was the first one on which Larry went to extra efforts to smooth
the transition between colors by rubbing them out before the final clear
coat. He may do that by standard procedure now, not sure. It costs about
$100 extra, but is SO worth it! Be sure to have him do that to your coaches
if that is not part of his standard procedure. It was not at that time. He
missed one short color transition on the T-skirt, and it feels like a
mountain when you rub the tips of your fingers over it, when compared to the
rest of the coach.
Also....Carol and I live a short distance from Topeka graphics. When in the
area, we would love to see you. We have two empty nests upstairs, a warm
shower, and if you have ever seen me, you have to know Carol is an excellent
cook{:>) We have a beautiful lake at the front of the house, and a great
place to park your GMC across the road if you have your coach with you.
Druber
-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of Dan Gregg
Sent: Saturday, May 15, 2010 7:10 PM
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Topica Graphics
john, I stopped by and visited with Larry Friday, @ Topeka Graphics. I was
checking on your coach. He indicated you did not want it back til Sept. I
figured you were picking it up for the rally in Du Quoin.
Larry, you have to do no pre paint work unless you want to. I would suggest
you don't. They are too reasonable for us to mess with anything, in my
thinking. You will need to call them and visit with Larry about what you
want and he will give you a price based on what you tell him. You can email
him pictures of any body work that needs done so he can figure that in.
Very accomodating. If you set it up right you will get it back in 3-4 weeks.
If you tell them you are in no hurry, that is not good, from my experience.
Dan
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| Re: [GMCnet] Topeka Graphics [message #84870 is a reply to message #84803] |
Sun, 16 May 2010 20:06 |
John Sharpe
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Larry, Dan's right. Don't bother with any prep. I did take the ac's off. You might want to remove anything you will not want to be put back on after paint. Loose parts are fine and Larry said they remove the headlight bezels and grille to be painted separate. Ken also recommends that you let them do all the work including caulking. Removing the bumpers etc could save a few bucks, but I have a feeling it would not be significant.
John Sharpe
Humble,TX
'78 Eleganza TBI
'89 Spectrum 2000 MPI V-10
'40 Ford Panel Delivery TPI
johnasharpe@gmail.com
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| Re: [GMCnet] Topeka Graphics [message #84894 is a reply to message #84870] |
Sun, 16 May 2010 23:05 |
John Sharpe
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Dan, I don't disagree that it's better to get it in and out. However, avoiding and extra 1600 dead head miles seemed a better option for me.
John Sharpe
Humble,TX
'78 Eleganza TBI
'89 Spectrum 2000 MPI V-10
'40 Ford Panel Delivery TPI
johnasharpe@gmail.com
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| Re: Topica Graphics [message #84904 is a reply to message #84719] |
Mon, 17 May 2010 07:26 |
Rusty
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I did most of my own prep work, spent a year on it, before taking the coach to Topeka Graphics for a base coat, 5-color patterned top coat, double sanded clear coat . I saved close to 2 grand by doing my own prep.
Rusty
75 Glenbrook
Philadelphia Pa
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| Re: Topica Graphics [message #84984 is a reply to message #84719] |
Mon, 17 May 2010 14:40 |
Dave Wilson
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Location: Livonia, MI
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| Larry wrote on Sat, 15 May 2010 14:19 |
Has anyone done a paint job at Topica graphics lately? How much did it cost?
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Hi Larry,
Topeka has painted 3 GMCs in our extended family and our experience with Larry at Topeka has been excellent! VERY fair pricing and a genuinely humble owner make me recommend them to anyone. I read that someone took the A/C covers off, but Topeka removed ours and painted them (at our request) along with the pod on all three. Just a thought unless one prefers keeping the covers factory white.
Dave Wilson
'77 Eleganza II
Photos @ http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/member.php?uid=2183&protype=1
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| Re: Topica Graphics [message #85002 is a reply to message #84719] |
Mon, 17 May 2010 17:31 |
Chr$
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What about windows? I may replace my windows, but not sure if I will do it before or after. (Probably before, and only the front two.)
Does he paint the frames black, or should that be done before.
What about the seam caps at the top? My rear left side was leaking, has some temp caulk in it for now...
Seems they do everything.
-Chr$: Perpetual SmartAss
Scottsdale, AZ
77 Ex-Kingsley 455 SOLD!
2010 Nomad 24 Ft TT 390W PV W/MPPT, EV4010 and custom cargo door.
Photosite: Chrisc GMC:"It has Begun" TT: "The Other Woman"
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| Re: Topica Graphics [message #85006 is a reply to message #85002] |
Mon, 17 May 2010 18:17 |
Dave Wilson
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Chris,
They painted our window frames a nice gloss black. I'm pretty sure they DIDN'T re-seal the seams (we didn't ask), but we've found if you specifically request anything from them, they will do it. My brother's coach was painted most recently and Larry provided "update" digital photos in emails as they progressed. I believe it was three weeks or so to complete.
Dave Wilson
'77 Eleganza II
Photos @ http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/member.php?uid=2183&protype=1
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| Re: Topica Graphics [message #85008 is a reply to message #84719] |
Mon, 17 May 2010 18:22 |
Rusty
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Re-sealing the seams is part of their process. They request that they do it, not you, and they do it to every coach they paint.
Rusty
75 Glenbrook
Philadelphia Pa
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| Re: Topica Graphics [message #85043 is a reply to message #84719] |
Mon, 17 May 2010 23:16 |
Chr$
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Sounds like a good $4K spent then. Now just gotta take time out for the drive... both ways.
-Chr$: Perpetual SmartAss
Scottsdale, AZ
77 Ex-Kingsley 455 SOLD!
2010 Nomad 24 Ft TT 390W PV W/MPPT, EV4010 and custom cargo door.
Photosite: Chrisc GMC:"It has Begun" TT: "The Other Woman"
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| Re: Topica Graphics [message #85098 is a reply to message #85045] |
Tue, 18 May 2010 11:26 |
Chr$
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Careful, Dan, I may take you up on that!!!!
-Chr$: Perpetual SmartAss
Scottsdale, AZ
77 Ex-Kingsley 455 SOLD!
2010 Nomad 24 Ft TT 390W PV W/MPPT, EV4010 and custom cargo door.
Photosite: Chrisc GMC:"It has Begun" TT: "The Other Woman"
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| Re: Topica Graphics [message #85139 is a reply to message #84719] |
Tue, 18 May 2010 16:28 |
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Sounds like they are the unofficial body shop of gmc.net. Looks like they do good work too. Too bad they are 2100 miles from me...
73 Canyon Lands, (a.k.a. The Yellow Submarine) West Los Angeles CA
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