madman

My '79 frame off is inching toward paint. I plan to do 95% of the body work, prep and to remove everything (interior, glass, doors, lites, etc). I would like to get any opinions on quality paint shops around Dallas, Tx (DFW).
I don't have $10k+, but thought $4-5K would be reasonable. This isn't NCRS and will definitely be a weekend driver. I've spent a lot of time and effort so I want an excellent paint job.
Any opinions/advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

milt IV

i hear a lot of good things about clark brothers in arlington. one of my friends dad is a classic car collector/restorer and that is where he gets his work done. also, the guy across the street from me owns a performance shop and he also recomended them when i asked where i should get my lights painted. good luck.

burners

I haven't had a car painted by them but Mid Cities Classics in Hurst specializes in Corvettes and the owner Jim Welch is a nice guy. (817) 685-9433
10728-A S Pipeline
Hurst, TX 76053

69Vett

Good luck in your search, I was willing to go 6k, for a stripped and properly prepped 69,
ready to spray primer. Never found anyone in that price range,
so ...I did it myself. 69VETT

DZRick

PM Kevin aka Vettesbydesign, he's in Odessa and he has done some nice work from what I've seen.

Plus, maybe he can get some new bikini clad girls to pose for some pictures with your car.

79vetter

If you find someone let me know. I have been looking for about the same thing as you.

madman

I'll check out the 2 possibilities. I've been sort of looking for a while, but now I need to get serious. I want to finish the car THIS YEAR so I've got to find a paint shop. I don't have the space to do the job my self. When not if I find someone I'll post it.

Lightweight 001

Give me at a call at Duntov Motor Company - 972-243-3838. We do complete restorations, body work and paint jobs specializing in 63-82 Corvettes. We do all of our work in house using Sherwin Williams paint. We have a 8 Corvettes in the shop right now in different stages of completion. We are located 1 mile from the intersection of 35E and 635. You guys are welcome to come over and tour the shop. We wont have any cars ready for paint for the next three weeks so I can fit you in.

Edward Sevadjian

Duntov Motor Company

www.duntovmotors.com

81coupeowner

i would try jb corvettes in carrollton the shop does not look like much but they do nice work. I had them fix the back end of my car after i got rearended. it looks better than before.

Budman68

I've got a friend in Lewisville that will probably do it for that. They mostly build rat rods, but he can throw some mean paint. He did my father in law gold winning 64 1/2 Mustang.

BTW - if it is not ready to go, don't bother asking anyone for a price. When they quote, they are quoting todays price. Six months later it will be different.

madman

My powder coater suggested some paint shops and a soda blaster shop. Talked to the blasting shop and he suggested some of the same paint shops. 1st shop no one was there when I went over, 2nd shop moved, 3rd shop was not impressed with. BUT the blaster suggested a shop VERY close to me, Sachse. Went to visit. He was working on a mid '80's Z-28, look really good. Also a '72 Trans Am 455 Super Duty (1 owner), a '76(?) Lil Red Truck (Dodge), an early '90's Chevy Short Bed (paint was finished and it looked good). He had his '72 Vette waiting on a restoration and a '62 or 63 Chevy w a 409 being restored.
SO, I'm going to talk to him a bit more, but I think I may have found the right shop.
He told me 2 months and $5-5.5K for a BC/CC finish.
My car will be in pieces when he gets it and soda blasted.

madman

OPPS. Forgot to give the shops name.
T&A Automotive, Sachse, Texas

zwede

Thanks. I'm looking for a painter also. Just called T&A and will check the shop out this afternoon.

zwede

Went and looked at the shop today and I liked the work they're doing. I'm taking my '71 there for paint Sep 8th and will keep the forum updated with the results.

79vetter

Wow Zwede, You didn't mess around...I might have to check them out too and get an estimate. Did he tell you what primer and paint system he likes?

zwede

hah hah... yeah, well, the car is ready. I want some paint on that sucker!

It will be all PPG, which I like as I know the quality of PPG's paints. The car was painted with PPG 12 years ago and it never faded or dulled even though it was a driver and usually sat outside all day in the TX sun.

79vetter

Sounds like there are several of us locally that are at this stage...Can' t blame you for wanting to get it done.

madman

Zwede, Would you mind if I had a look at your car before and after paint.
I only live about 4 miles from the shop. My car is close to paint, but since I still have some clean up work to finish I'd like to get more educated on prep and painting prior to sending it to the shop.
I intend to use the same shop since I got a good feeling when I talked to the owner, but I want to make sure the car is ready when I take it in.

Zedred

Hey Madman I live in Rowlett and have a 69' and 66', looking for some one that strips frames have any ideas?

Thanks

Richard

zwede

No problem. I'll send you a PM with my phone number and just give me a call when you want to come over and look at it. Mine is ready for paint, meaning all body work is done, it is in primer and has been blocked. Unless the painter finds a boo-boo, it is just a mask, shoot & buff.