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| rwilner |
 Feb 27 2012, 12:25 PM
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No Ghosts in the Machine  Group: Members Posts: 953 Joined: 30-March 10 From: Boston, MA Member No.: 11,530 Region Association: North East States  |
So I am thinking next year maybe a respray. I'm sick of my dad giving me sh** for the small dents and dings.
My car has been resprayed at least twice, both times the factory color. When I'm prepping for the respray, should I sand down the previous layers to bare metal or the original layer? My thought is to leave the layers...they add a little weight but protect from rust. Thoughts? |
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| reharvey |
Apr 3 2012, 06:02 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 573 Joined: 16-July 08 From: N. E. Ohio Member No.: 9,308 Region Association: North East States |
You'll be sorry if you don't strip it to bare metal. I've taken all the paint off of my cars using Zip strip. Problem is--you're going to find all kinds of surprises under all that old paint and repairing it all will take a lot more time then you think. The end result it worth it if you do it the right way!
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| rwilner |
Apr 4 2012, 06:55 AM
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No Ghosts in the Machine Group: Members Posts: 953 Joined: 30-March 10 From: Boston, MA Member No.: 11,530 Region Association: North East States |
I talked to a PDR guy, he took out a few small dents but there were a few he wouldn't touch.
Truthfully: having a car that looks pretty good but not perfect is liberating. When I get a new stone chip or a small scratch, my head doesn't explode...I'm not afraid to drive the car. I think I'll leave it alone! thanks for the replies Rich |
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rwilner paint question Feb 27 2012, 12:25 PM
9146986 It's going to cost more, but with two re-spray... Feb 27 2012, 12:44 PM jimbot2000 Be warned that taking all the paint off the car wi... Apr 3 2012, 03:25 AM rick 918-S I never paint over a respray. Apr 3 2012, 08:06 AM
Elliot Cannon
I never paint over a respray.
:agree: Here... Apr 3 2012, 10:14 AM Andyrew One coat of primer sealer protects from rust.... I... Apr 3 2012, 08:57 AM rick 918-S In the bodyshop we alway's said: "there... Apr 3 2012, 10:40 AM rwilner hm....
my car is running too well to strip it and... Apr 3 2012, 12:08 PM rick 918-S
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my car is running too well to strip it an... Apr 3 2012, 12:15 PM porschefile2010 Whats a paintless dent Rick? Apr 3 2012, 01:19 PM arkitect
Whats a paintless dent Rick?
I know you asked R... Apr 3 2012, 01:53 PM broomhandle mine has been re-sprayed 4 times. looks like Sh*t.... Apr 3 2012, 02:21 PM porschefile2010 That's interesting Dave. My ex US 75, 2.0 is g... Apr 3 2012, 02:41 PM rick 918-S Paintless dent repair is only for those small non ... Apr 3 2012, 05:53 PM |
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