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| AZ914 |
 Apr 10 2003, 08:59 AM
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914 Dumbass  Group: Members Posts: 1,459 Joined: 6-January 03 From: Sunny Tucson Member No.: 98 Region Association: Southwest Region  |
Quick question guys!
I have never had a car repainted so have no clue how long the process takes. Let us assume that ALL body work is done (primered etc.), bumpers, etc removed. How long should a decent paint job take from delivery to pick-up assuming they start on it on the day it is delivered?? (yes, I realize this might not be reality) Thanks! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/flag.gif) |
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| TravisNeff |
Apr 10 2003, 11:05 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,082 Joined: 20-March 03 From: Mesa, AZ Member No.: 447 Region Association: Southwest Region 
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If you are just getting the car shot, then just a couple days. If you are having any body work done, then more time will be required. the best bet (I am guessing) would be to remove all trim (windsheild, door handles, mirrors, bumpers etc.) try to get the dents straightened out and start the sanding process, either strip or sand down to even paint. Let the shop do the final bodywork and prime/paint. Prolly looking at best at a couple weeks with this.
I'll add to the question, how much for a paint job? that is entirely subjective on quality etc. But lets' say this, the trim is removed, and the initial sanding is done or started. I know the CW paint jobs run 4-6K, but I am talking a decent paint job, enough coats to do color sanding afterward on your own, with average/good quality paint. Just the outside of the car and doorjambs.. I guess what I am really after is how much labor hours will it require to prime, block seal and paint? |
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AZ914 How long for a paint job? Apr 10 2003, 08:59 AM
Jeroen depends on how good your prep work is
1 day prep
... Apr 10 2003, 09:12 AM jonwatts I agree with Jeroenie, it's the prep that take... Apr 10 2003, 09:20 AM Mark Henry One thing I see all the time is an owner that has ... Apr 10 2003, 09:28 AM Brad Roberts This is the only WAY I would approach doing my own... Apr 10 2003, 12:17 PM AZ914 Thanks for the tips!
I was thinking that I w... Apr 10 2003, 01:38 PM Jeroen I completely agree with Mark
I've spend quite ... Apr 10 2003, 02:04 PM JEM I have been painting cars for a living for 30+ yea... Apr 10 2003, 09:22 PM Dave Cawdrey I had 40+ hrs prep work on my bug. That included ... Apr 10 2003, 09:47 PM AZ914 Thanks for the info. I've never done this be... Apr 11 2003, 10:31 AM campbellcj That's a trick question.
As other guys said, ... Apr 11 2003, 03:22 PM seanery My buddy paul's '75 911 Carrera rust free ... Apr 11 2003, 05:07 PM
Jeroen Jason,
If ya wanna learn/be involved, talk with t... Apr 11 2003, 07:15 PM |
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