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for all of you that are nailing me with the comments, I was told to deliver the car as shown in the pics. And I was told deliver the car as shown in the pics. I was told it would be sanding and painting.
supportive and positive feedback is welcome. The rest, keep to yourself. _____________
$Xxxxxxx. this is an estimate based on time and materials to complete this job! Based on $100 per hour
The job will consist of the following
* complete alignment of doors and hoods this will require grinding , and shaping body panels to fit perfectly!
* complete polyester ( high build primer) on all surfaces this process could take up to three rounds of priming and hand blocking
*complete wet sanding before color is sprayed
*custom color matching to factory 1967 color code
*underside of hoods and doors will be finished in matte black
*PPG will be the brand of paint used
*complete block sanding of clear coat and polishing to a mirror finish
* I will be responsible for R and R the windshield and chrome around windshield
*head light buckets will be removed and replaced for painting
* customer will be responsible for reassembly of the car after painting is completed
please pardon my response. it was in no way meant to be negative toward you or your project. it was simply a wake up call to reality that I have experienced in the shop. back in the '80s when I was painting we used lacquer over polyester high build primer. we always went to bare fiberglass. then three blockings with the high build, two sanding with lacquer primer, one coat of non sanding sealer, then the first of two or three coats of lacquer, sanded in between coats.that didn't include any body work that was needed, and they all needed some. we generally spent a year on these paint jobs, with lots of cure time between coats of material. I don't know what the shop charged for these jobs, but I know there were many hours spent and materials were fairly reasonable back then. I saw $60,000.00 mentioned for a high end shop in Dallas area, which is where I am btw. I could take a guess or two about which shop was referred to. for a true first rate paint job, that's not out of line.
please pardon my response. it was in no way meant to be negative toward you or your project. it was simply a wake up call to reality that I have experienced in the shop. back in the '80s when I was painting we used lacquer over polyester high build primer. we always went to bare fiberglass. then three blockings with the high build, two sanding with lacquer primer, one coat of non sanding sealer, then the first of two or three coats of lacquer, sanded in between coats.that didn't include any body work that was needed, and they all needed some. we generally spent a year on these paint jobs, with lots of cure time between coats of material. I don't know what the shop charged for these jobs, but I know there were many hours spent and materials were fairly reasonable back then. I saw $60,000.00 mentioned for a high end shop in Dallas area, which is where I am btw. I could take a guess or two about which shop was referred to. for a true first rate paint job, that's not out of line.
thank you; I really appreciate the response. I might have found someone here that can do the job I need. More to follow…
You’ve been beat up enough here. You obviously want your car painted and if you’re willing to buck up for a little body work and the paint job… why not? If p guy you found yesterday can’t help, consider reaching out to local Corvette clubs or the Arizona chapter of the NCRS for references. There are restorers and corvette specific service guys in Arizona that can probably help.
Almost every reputable shop or painter is back logged so it might take a while but I wish you the best so you can enjoy your car the way you want to.
This thread reminds me why I do all my work myself. One can waste more time in aggravation than just doing the work. Not to mention... where is the logic in spending $60k on a paint job for cars worth $70k ???? And this not rocket science.... roll up one's sleeves, get dirty, learn along the way. That is the essence of what this hobby is about... it is for tinkerer's at heart. People not afraid take something apart and put it back together.
This thread reminds me why I do all my work myself. One can waste more time in aggravation than just doing the work. Not to mention... where is the logic in spending $60k on a paint job for cars worth $70k ???? And this not rocket science.... roll up one's sleeves, get dirty, learn along the way. That is the essence of what this hobby is about... it is for tinkerer's at heart. People not afraid take something apart and put it back together.
well said 65gto, I would deduct you're also a GTO fan...
I would suggest that you al least strip it yourself. It isn't difficult and will gain you some sweat equity. Plus the painter will know what is hiding and won't have to inflate just to protect himself..
I also painted mine myself. I wanted to do the entire restoration myself All of it was first time. 50 dollar spray gun. It isn't perfect but looks great out in the sun and always draws a crowd. By doing it myself it cost less than $2000 and I got to drive it instead of waiting years for a shop. I am too old for that. By not being perfect I can drive it, park it and not sweat it. I have dinged it several time with stupid actions, and I just touch it up
Paint jobs have gone completely nuts on price.
Either the painter never finishes the job or it's time and materials at $140 an hour.
That's $22K for one month work at 8 hours a day for 5 days a week.
Few have the time and skills to paint a vehicle themselves.
The paint manufactures have consolidated, and they dictate pricking it goes up monthly.
It's just crazy.
I figure $20K is about minimum anymore, especially for a fiberglass car.
Paint jobs have gone completely nuts on price.
Either the painter never finishes the job or it's time and materials at $140 an hour.
That's $22K for one month work at 8 hours a day for 5 days a week.
Few have the time and skills to paint a vehicle themselves.
The paint manufactures have consolidated, and they dictate pricking it goes up monthly.
It's just crazy.
I figure $20K is about minimum anymore, especially for a fiberglass car.
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