[Va68goat]

I've had my car for about 5 years now and I'm ready for paint and body. I have no experience doing paint and body but I did speak with a shop in Northern Virginia. They have a very good reputation. I was thinking of trying to save some money by removing the trim, vinyl top, bumpers and even the paint. I know my car has a bit of bondo on the quarters and doors..fenders seem ok. There is no cracking or chipping but the doors are a little wavy.

Any thoughts on a novice removing the paint and bondo with this tool from Eastwood or is there a chance that I can cause more damage to the metal. I measured the paint thickness on the quarters and door and it's as thick as 50 mils in some area. Should I expect to get new quarters?

Or would it make more sense to use Dustless Blaster. I did get a quote from them for about $1,600. The engine will remain in the car as well as the interior. I'm pretty sure I want to go with a color change as well. I'd like to go with a Pontiac color (Blue Charcoal Poly)

https://www.eastwood.com/eastwood-contour-sct.html