Posted by Charlie (IP: 131.204.83.180) on May 10, 2000 at 15:49:10:
In Reply to: Re: Nicky... posted by Tim on May 08, 2000 at 22:55:33:
You can spend more but if the body is 'done' then you shouldn't have to. The body work is what makes the paint show quality, not the paint (though quality paint does matter, bad body work will show through good paint)
: With the body work already done you are looking at around $2000 (about 6 coats of clear and wet sanding and buffing). This won't get you corrections to any mistakes made in the body work. My brother has a paint and body shop and this is about what he would charge. He just completed a Triumph TR6, Mustang, and a Porsche 911--all show quality jobs (with a guarantee) and all for under $2000 each. Tim
: : Righty, he was running a BIT better this morning and is now getting his pitman assembely replaced and his engine flushed plus Kevin is going "shake a chicken" over him and check him out... Kevin has been working locally on my Mavs for the last three years and I know my car is in good hands.
: : OK, so here's the question. Kevin is interested in Buying Nicky when I get Alice back. I said I would cut him a hell of a deal because I would rather him go to a good home than just toss him out on the market to places unknown. What I want out of Nicky is enough money to get Alice's paint (Micheal's BIL does great work and has a place to do it). I would also say new tires and rims for Alice BUT I was thinking perhaps insted how about the cost of the paint and then a set amount of "labor time" at his place.
: : Oh, I'll also throw in access to my doner car (what's left... drums some body parts ect)
: : Does this sound good to you? How much is QUALITY paint. Alice will already be primered and ready to go. I want it to be a show quality LASTING amount, not just spray and go.
: : Oh, he'll also be joining the IMCC!!