Earl Scheib paint jobs, anyone recent experiences |
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Earl Scheib paint jobs, anyone recent experiences |
brp986s |
Jan 24 2008, 04:21 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 434 Joined: 27-September 07 From: los angeles Member No.: 8,167 |
My boss wants to bring his DD Miata to Earl Scheib for paint. Years ago I saw a 914 painted there. The paint was coming off in sheets and you could see distinct sanding swirls under remaining paint. But, they're still in business - maybe they've improved. Anyone with experiences out there?
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TeenerTim |
Jan 25 2008, 09:37 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 597 Joined: 22-October 07 From: Norfolk,VA Member No.: 8,253 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
At Earl Scheib's if you don't want it painted remove it. I had a Datsun pickup done in the late '70s. When I picked it up everything, including the grill and trim, had been painted. I think that started the whole monochromatic trend. I was shocked but actually liked the effect.
I took my last teener to Maaco. I did all the prep and body work myself. I removed all of the lights, seals, trim, handles, and anything that I didn't want painted. Like Chris did I got the upgraded paint and primer deal. It turned out pretty well except for the area on the inside of the sail panels next to the rear window. Here's what the car looked like for around $500 in 1997. (IMG:http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2326/2146459255_effb4ac4eb.jpg) The bumbers were fiberglass so they weren't painting over the rubber lips. |
p914 |
Jan 25 2008, 02:28 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 518 Joined: 7-September 03 From: Sunny South Florida Member No.: 1,117 Region Association: None |
It's not the shop itself. It's the guy prepping and painting. If the guy is good... he could be in any shop that got lucky enough to find a good craftsman.
Look in more places and ask around about good craftsmen. |
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