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John Loftus
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Jerry,
Looks great! Hope you don't have to wait too long to get the outside painted.
Cheers,
John
Looks great! Hope you don't have to wait too long to get the outside painted.
Cheers,
John
Actually a good point, what is the forums opinion on how well the primer will stand up to the elements (in a waterproof barn)? I don't want to waste the money in prep so far but my wife is looking at house remodel. At this point I think the out side needs a little sanding and then ready for paint. The frame, substructure, inner fenders, bottom of hood and boot are already painted. I must say the red is pretty bright right now. Without the parts hanging on the spots to break up the color, it shines.
Anyone have a good recomendation of a painter in North Sacramento area?
Jerry
Anyone have a good recomendation of a painter in North Sacramento area?
Jerry
Dave Richards
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I'm not an expert with car paint, but I have a lot of experience with commercial paints (and coatings) for buildings, so FYIW, additional layers of coatings bond with the solids of previous coats. Drying, (the off-gassing) of the delivery vehicle (the paint base, or solvent) can continue as long as the new coat is porous to the solvent of the first coats. So in theory, as long as the solid part of the initial coat is clean, additional coats can be added at any time, up to an indefinite time after. I'm not sure if this is applicable to automobile paint, but it seems reasonable that it would be. If I'm wrong, I'm confident I'll be corrected here.
Dave Richards
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sorry, I meant FWIW
Your car looks great!
As it turns out mine just went to the bodyshop for prep work and paint. I had the previous work done prior to going to bodyshop; sills redone, panels replaced where needed and front a rear shrouds beat back out. That said I was told that even with the work done they were still going to have the car for about a month to month and a half. I'm embarressed to tell you what it's going to cost but I'm told you pay for what you get?
DT
As it turns out mine just went to the bodyshop for prep work and paint. I had the previous work done prior to going to bodyshop; sills redone, panels replaced where needed and front a rear shrouds beat back out. That said I was told that even with the work done they were still going to have the car for about a month to month and a half. I'm embarressed to tell you what it's going to cost but I'm told you pay for what you get?
DT
Well I already have too much "invested" in the car now, but its a hobby isn't it? I must admit, I want to get started on the car, but the house remodel is not done yet. Priorities!!!
I already have 150 hours at $50 per hour in body work and painting. But it is in perfect shape now, lots of problems before. Way beyond my skill level.
Jerry
I already have 150 hours at $50 per hour in body work and painting. But it is in perfect shape now, lots of problems before. Way beyond my skill level.
Jerry
jlaird
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Think of your body work this way. What % of the worth of the car is it when you are finished. Could you sell it for more than you have in it. I know I know, we love our cars but in best case your estate will have the problem. Sooo if you can get more than what you have invested you are ahead, after all you have the car and the joy of bringing one back and that is priceless.