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fillet"o"fish
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not to say how the quality would come out but i got quoted 1 grand for some sanding and acid treat a little rust i have and to remove trim and paint the entire vehicle... i was thinking about going flat black or a grey, they also said i'd have to supply the phosphoric acid, they'd apply it and let sit for 24hrs though... i hope it works i haven't committed yet but looking to get it done before the rainy season...
sanddperformance
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try to find someone that works at a body shop that can do side work after hours. I had a car painted for half the cost and it turned ok for the money. It took a week or so longer to get it done but it was worth it
I paid 4k to have my El Camino painted a few months ago and it needed plenty of body work. Although it was someone I grew up with and somewhat close to, I think it was a fair price because the body was massaged to perfect condition and all the panels were painted individually plus Black shows everything and I was extremely pleased with the job..
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Just an example. 7k sounds a bit excessive and seems hew just threw out the number to scare you away. Like Tracy said if they don't want your work and your $$ give it to someone who does.. Remember though, you get what you pay for.
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Just an example. 7k sounds a bit excessive and seems hew just threw out the number to scare you away. Like Tracy said if they don't want your work and your $$ give it to someone who does.. Remember though, you get what you pay for.
99Yuk
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Dang! I sure do like El Camino's. It warms my heart to see someone look after one like that! Looks like you did some cosmetic work too? New hood, new front clip?
Nah, used the existing hood, changed up the clip though..
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My point, the car had like 5 different colored panels and after bodywork and paint it looked like it came like so from the factory since all the panels were painted individually then assembled.
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My point, the car had like 5 different colored panels and after bodywork and paint it looked like it came like so from the factory since all the panels were painted individually then assembled.
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99Yuk
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Well, it sure does look purty!
On my Yukon, I was starting to get cancer behind each wheel. I was quoted $3500 to do below the belt line, and $5000 for the whole truck. I declined.
Over this summer on nice low humidity, sunny days, I used an electric 4" round metal wire brush to sand off the loose, flaky cancer, and then used an 6" air sander on 320 to grind to bare metal. Electric orbital on progressive higher grit to blend in the lines. Shot it with self-etching primer, then two coats of primer. Then three coats of color match base paint, and finally four coats of clear.
I only did one or two spots a day, all those coats were spread out over 12 hours. I obviously ran out of summer, but I only have my driver's door left to do. The parts where I did do though, made a world of difference. This was only my second time attempting a project tlike this ever, and my first one didn't turn out so well. But I read alot on this forum.
And I agree with what you said, 'you get what you pay for', but I didn't want the truck to continue to further get eaten by cancer, and I am not a money tree (although if you ask my wife...).
I'm under no illusions about how long this will last. I would be happy to get two years out of my DIY job, if that. Salt is not used sparingly up here.
That being said, if you have the $$, get it done by a professional. Not the $1200-$1500 type of so-called professional, but the $4000-$5000 kind. I don't know if $7000 would be worth it. Seems kinda steep.
On my Yukon, I was starting to get cancer behind each wheel. I was quoted $3500 to do below the belt line, and $5000 for the whole truck. I declined.
Over this summer on nice low humidity, sunny days, I used an electric 4" round metal wire brush to sand off the loose, flaky cancer, and then used an 6" air sander on 320 to grind to bare metal. Electric orbital on progressive higher grit to blend in the lines. Shot it with self-etching primer, then two coats of primer. Then three coats of color match base paint, and finally four coats of clear.
I only did one or two spots a day, all those coats were spread out over 12 hours. I obviously ran out of summer, but I only have my driver's door left to do. The parts where I did do though, made a world of difference. This was only my second time attempting a project tlike this ever, and my first one didn't turn out so well. But I read alot on this forum.
And I agree with what you said, 'you get what you pay for', but I didn't want the truck to continue to further get eaten by cancer, and I am not a money tree (although if you ask my wife...).
I'm under no illusions about how long this will last. I would be happy to get two years out of my DIY job, if that. Salt is not used sparingly up here.
That being said, if you have the $$, get it done by a professional. Not the $1200-$1500 type of so-called professional, but the $4000-$5000 kind. I don't know if $7000 would be worth it. Seems kinda steep.
riviera rider
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if your near chicago hit me up... id do a tahoe exterior and the jambs for 3500$ with minimal body work with 3 coats of clear and a wetsand and buff afterwards. if the body isnt that bad i mite even do it for 3000$
but 7000$ i would expect show car quality, if i charged someone 7000$ i wouldnt let it leave my possession til i made sure it was 99.9% perfect only leaving the .1% because its impossible to make something 100% no matter how hard you try theres allways something that you miss or didnt see before hand and notice afterwards
but ya if your just looking for something with minimal body work and an exterior paint job oem color you shouldnt have to pay over 2500$ max for a great daily driver paint job
get at me if your in the area
708 937 3120
but 7000$ i would expect show car quality, if i charged someone 7000$ i wouldnt let it leave my possession til i made sure it was 99.9% perfect only leaving the .1% because its impossible to make something 100% no matter how hard you try theres allways something that you miss or didnt see before hand and notice afterwards
but ya if your just looking for something with minimal body work and an exterior paint job oem color you shouldnt have to pay over 2500$ max for a great daily driver paint job
get at me if your in the area
708 937 3120
chiech233
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if your near Louisiana holla at me and i can hook you up or anybody else for that matter that may need anything or parts painted
