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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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| Jeroen |
Apr 10 2003, 02:04 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,887 Joined: 24-December 02 From: The Netherlands Member No.: 3 Region Association: Europe |
I completely agree with Mark
I've spend quite a few of my free weekends at a paintshop (a client of ours) If you dunno shit about sanding/prepping a car, then don't touch it You'll be faster and cheaper if you let them do that It'll take them more time to recover a bad prep job, than doing a prep job starting from scratch If you are determined to do it yourself, or have done it before, still make sure you talk to them BEFORE you start. Ask em what primer/filler to use and buy it from them (like Brad suggests). Also ask them how to sand it (which grids to use etc.) If you buy your prep stuff from them, you know for sure you get the good stuff, you'll get it cheaper and they know your serious about it (which will make them take you serious, which is always good) Cheers, Jeroen |
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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 Travis Neff If you are just getting the car shot, then just a ... Apr 10 2003, 11:05 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 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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