Won't touch it for the price? As said that's fine. I'm only asking. If it takes 20k to get it where I want I'll do it. Just have to save longer. This is my first car and will be with me always so I care more about getting it "right."
I met my now fiancé due to this car. I was the only guy her dad would even let near the house!!! (chevy guy)
I've been building this car for probably 4-5 years. Just work gets in the way as I'm constantly out of town. I'm posting now from Mobile (live in Houston). Came here for a 5 day trip that turned into 7 weeks. I get back to Houston for a couple weeks then headed to Israel for a month.
My goal is to build the car one time and do it RIGHT. I'm also adamant about paying cash for everything on the car I do. I had to save up for 3 months to get the metal the car needed after blast. After that it was another 7 months to get the cash together and find a reputable shop that I could trust for the metal work.
That's been about 6 months or so back now (I think, time flies). I should have the remaining cash for the paint (price depending) by end of this month to start of next.
I dont expect this car to be completed for another 1.5-2 years. As said though, it's easy for me. If I need to take a break, I know I will never sell the car so I'll just park it and save or work on something else.
What brand of paint do you want? Dupont? Spies? Candy?
Materials alone will be a huge part in a paint quote. What color do you want the car? The color will affect the price as well due to the amount of body prep. A white car will have a lot less blocking than a black car.
Id also advise going to quite a few shows and ask people who painted their car. You will see paint jobs all over the map. Find one you like and get the painters #
Oh and one more thing. DO NOT PAINT BEFORE TRIAL ASSEMBLY/FITMENT !!!! I made this mistake and Im kicking my own ass everyday. It added more money onto my build because I have had to repaint stuff twice.
I could use advice on paint type as well. Dupont/PPG? I'm going to be going back with the original color (hugger orange). No stripes, black tail panel.
One of the painters that I am going to go check out when I return home sent me a breakdown of what his typical restoration paint job includes. Several rounds of blocking/primering and fit/assembly.
What brand of paint do you want? Dupont? Spies? Candy?
Materials alone will be a huge part in a paint quote. What color do you want the car? The color will affect the price as well due to the amount of body prep. A white car will have a lot less blocking than a black car.
Id also advise going to quite a few shows and ask people who painted their car. You will see paint jobs all over the map. Find one you like and get the painters #
Oh and one more thing. DO NOT PAINT BEFORE TRIAL ASSEMBLY/FITMENT !!!! I made this mistake and Im kicking my own ass everyday. It added more money onto my build because I have had to repaint stuff twice.
There are a lot of factors to take in. A good body man is important and there are a few things that have been said that is really great advice. Body work is the base for any good paint job! Then make sure they refit all the panels. We use Sherwin-Williams Paint and the cost of your supplies and paint is a huge factor as well. You only want to do it once that is for sure. An open door policy is important...just allows for a unexpected visit and see what progress is really being done. The Hugger Orange is an expensive color. I would say definitely more into the $15K+ for a good shop with a warrenty.
There are a lot of factors to take in. A good body man is important and there are a few things that have been said that is really great advice. Body work is the base for any good paint job! Then make sure they refit all the panels. We use Sherwin-Williams Paint and the cost of your supplies and paint is a huge factor as well. You only want to do it once that is for sure. An open door policy is important...just allows for a unexpected visit and see what progress is really being done. The Hugger Orange is an expensive color. I would say definitely more into the $15K+ for a good shop with a warrenty.
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