914 6 Paint Options

[xsurfer]

I have to paint the car, something I've never done. What paint is correct for showing? I'm starting read about paint. I'll start taking the car apart over the winter.

Color change is acceptable to Judges I think. Can someone verify that please.

Thanks from the newbie. Say, when to I loose the newbie title? After a restoration? LOL

Gene

[IronHillRestorations]

You'll have a steep learning curve if you are serious about getting a show quality paint job the first time out (painted in your garage I"m guessing?). There's a considerable amount to learn in order to get a good finish on a car, let alone a show car finish. Most all of the time you'll run into more than you expect, as in something under the current paint you didn't even know about.

You also need to examine the health risks associated with painting a car before you get serious about undertaking such a task. Modern paints pose a serious health hazard to the painter and anyone else in reasonable proximity.

See about working with a paint shop that will consider reducing the price, if you bring the car "shucked" down to a paintable state, ie removing turn signals, brightwork, glass, etc.

To answer your question though, a good original finish rates higher than a repaint, and a color change would rate below a good repaint.