Full car paint job....

[99RedDragonCamaro]

99 Camaro V6

My car has just way too many chips and scratches on it (not to mention a very big scratch made recently) and I want to get the whole thing painted. Same color (red, love red). I thought about getting a touchup pen from GM and doing it myself but the big scratch is, well, big.

What should I do before taking it somewhere? Would it be cheaper to do the sanding myself? Of course I will wash very well it before doing anything. What grit sandpaper should I use? How much am I looking to spend?

Thanks.

-Beav

[BLLDOGG]

Re: Full car paint job....

call around places. it will be far more accurate than what some dude in LA says

[99RedDragonCamaro]

Re: Full car paint job....

Good point.

Do you still like it would be best to sand it myself prior to?

Hell, there's quite a few people here from Ohio and I like to drive.

Any Ohioans out there know of any good shops in there areas? Maybe you have your own setup or a buddy? Worth a try.

[BLLDOGG]

Re: Full car paint job....

you could but most professionals will not want to deal with your own work since its there name and possibly come back going on top of your possibly less than satisfactory prep work.

[Fireball27]

Re: Full car paint job....

Ok heres what you do: Key the car... like horribly... all over. Then call the insurance company. Problem solved :tup:

[01Convert3.8]

Re: Full car paint job....

I know a few good shops in northern ohio if you live up here i can get you the contact info for them just let me know and let me know how much your willing to spend i know a couple great places but they're going to be in the grand range and i have a few buddies in akron we could maybe help ya strip it but like posted above some places don't like that because they don't trust your work but i have some people u could totally talk to.

[badinfluenceRS]

Re: Full car paint job....

maaco is only like $400 for the whole car...but you could probably do a better job with spray paint

[Fireball27]

Re: Full car paint job....

I know a few good shops in northern ohio if you live up here i can get you the contact info for them just let me know and let me know how much your willing to spend i know a couple great places but they're going to be in the grand range and i have a few buddies in akron we could maybe help ya strip it but like posted above some places don't like that because they don't trust your work but i have some people u could totally talk to.

Punctuation is your friend :)

[99RedDragonCamaro]

Re: Full car paint job....

I have a buddy that owns a car lot and he has a guy that comes out every Thursday to do touch-ups on his cars. He said I can bring my car by and he'll touch it up for like $80. However, my bumper and the giant scratch are beyond a touch-up job. I wonder what this guy's potential is with painting? Maybe he can help with doing the whole car? Hmmm. Time to call my buddy.

[Camarorulz]

Re: Full car paint job....

How bad is the "big scratch" ? Is it down to the primer? You might be able to wetsand it out if not (or have your friend do it)

You should just pay someone to have your front bumper repainted. Mine is looking pretty bad too and that's what I'm going to do. The rest of the paint is almost flawless.

[99RedDragonCamaro]

Re: Full car paint job....

Its about 1/4" thick and about a 12" long. If the primer is white, then yes, it got to the primer.

Its been raining for like two days here and when my car is wet most of the scratch isn't very noticeable. Hopefully a good sign.

[Camaro Dom]

Re: Full car paint job....

you can go cut rate on the paint job and it'll be decent. i got into a fender bender like 2 years ago and went to maaco for the el cheapo paint.
you get what you pay for. i have a few runs and they didnt let the hood dry long enuf b4 they put it back on so theres a big ol chip in the center from some road debris.
i'm obsessive about doing a job right so every time i wash my car i tell myself i wish i had the money to go get it redone properly. most people wouldn't even notice it tho. Just be sure if you go for a bargain you'll be prepared to accept the results.

[black95maro]

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My uncle did mine for free i just bought the paint and did the wet sanding if you are near marion, ohio i might be able to help you and my step dad also manages the paint dept. at Honda so he can help you out too for cheap but that depends where in oh. ur from