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Who should paint my car? |
xsurfer |
Dec 30 2019, 08:54 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 279 Joined: 4-April 06 From: La Canada, CA Member No.: 5,818 |
I'm investigating painting my car, 71 stock six. 80k original miles
been in garage for 12 years or so. (I forgot when I bought it) Looking for painter in So. Ca. Please comment on the value of paint. I have no clue for cost of 914 paint. |
Tdskip |
Dec 30 2019, 09:02 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,686 Joined: 1-December 17 From: soCal Member No.: 21,666 Region Association: None |
I'm investigating painting my car, 71 stock six. 80k original miles been in garage for 12 years or so. (I forgot when I bought it) Looking for painter in So. Ca. Please comment on the value of paint. I have no clue for cost of 914 paint. Entirely depends on what the goal is and how much work you out into it. Show quality paint in SoCal is $7500+, driver quality if you strip could be $1,500. What are your intentions / goals for the car? If it is a real 914/6 you have some headroom.... |
Superhawk996 |
Dec 30 2019, 10:42 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,892 Joined: 25-August 18 From: Woods of N. Idaho Member No.: 22,428 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
If it is a stock six, are you absolutely sure it needs paint?
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/thisthreadisworthlesswithoutpics.gif) There is a lot of re-hab that can be done just with a buffer if done by a knowledgable professional. Paint is only stock once. Make sure it can't be saved before you paint. |
Cairo94507 |
Dec 30 2019, 10:47 AM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 9,822 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California |
Stock '71 Six.... as far as I am concerned, and look at my thread, Part 2, Kent Simmons is your man. He is in Torrance, CA which meets your geographical need too. If you want to talk more about all that entails, reach out to me in a PM please. Cheers,
Michael (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
twistedstang |
Dec 30 2019, 02:26 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 220 Joined: 9-January 06 From: Port Huron, MI Member No.: 5,395 Region Association: None |
If it is a stock six, are you absolutely sure it needs paint? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thisthreadisworthlesswithoutpics.gif) There is a lot of re-hab that can be done just with a buffer if done by a knowledgable professional. Paint is only stock once. Make sure it can't be saved before you paint. This 100% |
DickSteinkamp |
Dec 30 2019, 07:04 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 500 Joined: 27-February 17 From: Bellingham, WA Member No.: 20,876 Region Association: None |
I'm investigating painting my car, 71 stock six. 80k original miles been in garage for 12 years or so. (I forgot when I bought it) Looking for painter in So. Ca. Please comment on the value of paint. I have no clue for cost of 914 paint. It is going to depend on how much of the car you want painted (engine out, jambs, inside of trunks, etc), how much body work, correction of old body work, and rust repair is needed (ALL need at least some...usually more than you think), How much disassembly is required and how much you can do yourself, If the car needs to be stripped of old failing paint first, the number of primer coats (I recommend 2...block, body work and rust repair, primer, block, final body work, primer, block, sealer, color) type of paint (metallic, base/clear, single stage). I paint my cars myself and have never spent under $1,500 for materials (sandpaper, masking supplies, filler, primer, sealer, color, clear, reducers, hardners). A quality complete paint job on a 914 with minimal rust repair and body work needed would take me about 200 hours. Shop rates are generally $100/hour. With a good paint job you will find you need to have your chrome and other trim redone or it will look like heck against the new paint...even if it looks great now. You can go cheaper, but the first time you park next to a car with a nice paint job you'll be sorry. |
Coondog |
Dec 30 2019, 07:48 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,089 Joined: 24-September 15 From: Apple Valley Calif Member No.: 19,195 Region Association: Southern California |
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You get what you pay for. It’s all about the work that’s put in before and after the primer is sprayed on. I also agree with a prior post. Get it looked at first. It’s amazing what can be polished out these days. |
thelogo |
Dec 30 2019, 09:31 PM
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Senior Member Group: Retired Members Posts: 1,510 Joined: 6-April 10 Member No.: 11,572 Region Association: None |
The guy you want is on irwindale ave
About 2 blocks south of the Budweiser factory. A.b.c auto body i think its called . Its not your regular body shop. These guys are serious about it . You deal with the owner and no b.s But if its a legit /6 i would either not paint it at all Or completely strip it nut and bolt. Rotessiore etc Send out body for paint and then reassemble. Notthing inbetween but thats just me . |
xsurfer |
Jan 3 2020, 10:54 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 279 Joined: 4-April 06 From: La Canada, CA Member No.: 5,818 |
THANKS TO ALL!
Yes it's a real six with 80k miles on it. I should have mentioned that the car was repainted by previous owner many years ago. Been in my garage for over ten years. The repaint is a lesser quality. I've had a professional polisher look at it years ago however the cost of polishing was too expensive for the result. I may sell the car as is. Thanks again. Gene |
mlindner |
Jan 3 2020, 11:10 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,528 Joined: 11-November 11 From: Merrimac, WI Member No.: 13,770 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Mine was engine out, all disassembled and on a dolly. Paided $10,000, painter even wanted more. I would sell as is, give the new buyer the choice of colors if it should be stripped to bare metal etc. Best, Mark
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Cairo94507 |
Jan 3 2020, 11:50 AM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 9,822 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California |
I agree if you are going to sell it, sell it as is and let the new owner decide the level of quality they want on their new car. Whatever you pay to paint it will not correlate to the selling price you get. I would rather buy one and make those calls myself (I did). GLWTS. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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Jett |
Jan 4 2020, 10:15 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,641 Joined: 27-July 14 From: Seattle Member No.: 17,686 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Do you have pictures of the car?
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