[chiphead]

I've done all the prep work with Kirker epoxy and primer/surfacer. I can't justify $500-1000+ gallons of paint and 40 hours of labor on a car that's built out of bondo, fiberglass mat and welding rod. Car's not worth it.

I'd really like to go with Kirker's bright orange metallic but I've never shot metallic before. So that's why I'd like an experienced painter, to prevent mottling of the metallic and other weird issues. I'd also like some subtle blue metallic flames on the GTO hood scoop, and I have no idea how to do that. I don't know about midcoats, sealers, etc. I need some guidance and some experience and I'm willing to pay for it. Just not 8 or 10 grand.

http://dadscustoms.com/lvb-11125-bri...at-gallon.html

[Chief of the 60's]

Originally Posted by chiphead

I've done all the prep work with Kirker epoxy and primer/surfacer. I can't justify $500-1000+ gallons of paint and 40 hours of labor on a car that's built out of bondo, fiberglass mat and welding rod. Car's not worth it.

I'd really like to go with Kirker's burnt orange metallic but I've never shot metallic before. So that's why I'd like an experienced painter, to prevent mottling of the metallic. I'd also like some subtle blue metallic flames on the GTO hood scoop, and I have no idea how to do that.

You do realize that right there is going to cost you good money. A car's condition and/or quality has no bearing on the paintwork. Custom paintwork costs money and an "experienced" painter does not lay out paint any different on a cockroach than he would a 2019 vehicle.

[chiphead]

Haha thats a good point. But a lot of money is in the materials and the prep work, yes?? If I use less expensive materials and do as much of the prep work as I can, it should cost less right? This car was painted with rattle cans, poorly. I found golf balls and coke bottles embedded in the trunk bondo.
Anything is going to be an improvement.

Are you saying that any decent painter isn't willing to do a budget scratch and shoot with BC/CC? Forget any flames or anything. It's always got to be $18K showcar? How much time is involved in scuffing the sealer, resealing and then doing BC/CC with no cut and buff? 20 hours? At $100 hour that should be 2 grand labor, right?

[400 4spd.]

Maaco.

[carcrazy]

Originally Posted by 400 4spd.

Maaco.

That is the first thing that came to my mind when I read this!