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Paint question 700

To be honest with all the money spent in prep, primer and paint not to mention the tools like compresser with good water/oil seperation might set you back just as much as having a pro squirt the car after you do the filling and priming. I wouldnt take it to a Maaco or other taxi refinishing shop instead would look to a real pro whos been doing in since puberty and still has his marbles upstairs. Ive seen some really good jobs come from shops that do the PPG system along with others who use HVLP guns and the like, Ive also seen some really crappy jobs come out of shops who use the same stuff but have no experience. Same with Maaco shops but most of them will only spray the car after they have completly prepped the body and masked everything. Prep is everything. 90% into smoothing, cleaning, priming and wet sanding to get the surface ready to actually hold the finish and the other 10% is actually coloring the car with the finish coat. Getting the paint viscosity correct is where real experience comes into play and this is where the balding and somewhat overweight body knocker comes into the light.

I know what the no money thing is all about and who knows maybe in a few years your fortune may turn to the sky and the good paint job wont be so far away. Haste makes waste so take your time and be proud of it.

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