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Old 04-11-2009, 08:33 AM
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Originally Posted by TreySmith View Post
I was just trying to see how they did it, if there were any tips or tricks to be learned from the pros. I just didn't know they put that much time into the paint.
I worked he sheet metal on my car for months, and it still isn't as perfect as I would have liked! Frankly, however, your car is going to need a lot of other stuff before you worry about painting the body. If I were you, I'd start with safety stuff first, the I'd take one area at a time apart and clean it up and get it looking good.

For example: Take the front suspension apart and replace the ball joints, bushings, etc. While that's apart, clean the frame and paint it. Clean the A-arms and steering parts and paint them. Etc, etc, etc.

Even if you "rattle can" it, the work will take you the better part of a year!

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