EagleSS

So, the paint on my '81 looks good after I wax it, but the shine doesn't last long, and I can see a few areas where the paint is fading. I've had the car since 1992 and never had any paint/bodywork done, so as far as I know, it's the original paint job. IMO, I would want to have it painted if I was going to drive it often or every day. Others may think it's fine as is.

If I am going to put it back up for sale, do you guys thing a perspective buyer would:

A) want for me to have it painted and sell for higher price, or

B) not have it painted, sell at a lower price and let them decide on the need for it and where to get it done?

Nowhere Man

Your never recoupe the price to paint it and sell it and make money

tokim

From your description I would list it for sale as is.
Originality to some people is paramount, especially if it is as nice as you say.

sireland67

I would rather buy a veicle with 30 year old paint than a fresh shiny paint any day.
Fresh paint to me is hiding body work.
Regardless of if its a vette, truck etc.

oldgto

Does new paint job help or hurt when trying to sell your Vette?

Yes. Depending on who`s looking to buy it.

fishslayer143

Sell as is.. you will never get the price of the paint job added to the price you would take now

EagleSS

Thanks guys. I know you don't get every dollar back on the paint job.

It looks like selling as is would be better. I have the same thoughts about hiding stuff and poor quality paint jobs. I will leave the car as it is.

Thanks again.

zwede

Have the paint reconditioned. Old, faded, paint can be made surprisingly shiny.

540 vette

Really? So in your eyes any car with a new paint job was wrecked and repaired. So what is the cut off date for paint if you are buying a car. Or do you buy a car with crappy paint. My 80 has a brand new paint job on it and it's not hiding anything.

Nowhere Man

What he is saying fresh paint hides a lot of shady work. It only takes a few years to see if it was done right or in a hurry. I'm not saying all cars with freash paint is hiding bad things but you never know. It's fair more worse on metal cars

540 vette

And like I said if you know what you are looking for it dosen't matter.

diehrd

I would prefer to buy a freshly and properly painted c-3 then not . You can take it to a body shop and see if they are able to buff it to a lasting shine or maybe post photos here so we can all voice an opinion which will then help you decide