Fresh Paint...Wadda Ya think?!

#1CutlassSupreme · December 4th, 2008, 06:07 PM

Hey everyone...Just got my baby back from the paint shop yesterday and couldn't wait to put the tires on and snap some pics! Still have to fully assemble the front clip and put the bumpers on, but she sure is purdy!!!

Thanks again for everyone's help along the way! It really has made a difference!

citcapp · December 4th, 2008, 06:22 PM

Lookin good, great paint job. Send more pictures when done

hamm36 · December 4th, 2008, 06:24 PM

I have to ask.
How much was the paint job?
Any major repairs?
Did you do it with the fenders and hood off?
If so, how much was it to put them back on and realign everything?
Thanks, mine is about to go the the paint shop, very soon.
And of course yours looks super!!!

#1CutlassSupreme · December 4th, 2008, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by hamm36

I have to ask.
How much was the paint job?
Any major repairs?
Did you do it with the fenders and hood off?
If so, how much was it to put them back on and realign everything?
Thanks, mine is about to go the the paint shop, very soon.
And of course yours looks super!!!

Thanks for the compliments! Like most Olds my needed patches on the front fenders. They tend to accumulate leaves and gunk in there and rust out. Luckily mine was garaged most of it's life and just the skins needed to be repaired and not the braces. The car was formerly a vinyl top so there was leaking around the back window and I had to have the metal between the trunk lid and window replaced as well.

Also the hood I got from The Parts Place Inc. turned out to be junk and the shop had to repair that too. (Remember kids "Just Say no to The Parts Place Inc.")

Keep in mind I'm friends with the shop owners and their family. They did all of the work with panels off then installed and realigned.

For all of the rust repair, new seal all around, hood repair, mounting the spoiler and the sport mirrors, paint on the wheels, full frame paint and control arms, fire wall, air cleaner, glass removal and installation, and factory stripes (not decals) it was about $6,500. They also used very top-quality paint. Oh, and they also installed the engine and trans for me before assembling the front end and hood.

I imagine that if anyone else would have done what they did for me it would be starting around $10K. Most of my money went into materials.

69'442 · December 4th, 2008, 06:56 PM

Wow! Looks great!

gearheads78 · December 4th, 2008, 09:46 PM

Looks real nice..Turned out great

Bluevista · December 4th, 2008, 11:19 PM

Your car looks very good, lucky to have friends like that.

Jamesbo · December 5th, 2008, 05:43 AM

Very nice

Tell your friends at the body shop, I'm avaliable for adoption?

Oldsguy · December 5th, 2008, 05:46 AM

Very nice, I know you are pleased.

zed · December 5th, 2008, 05:58 AM

Very nice.I'd be scared to drive it! LOL

#1CutlassSupreme · December 5th, 2008, 11:38 AM

Thanks for the compliments everyone! I'll definitely be sure to pass along the positive feedback to the shop. The brothers that own it are really good honest people and work hard.

Last year they found out that their mom had a brain tumor and needed a risky surgery. She came through and to make her feel better their dad found an old 69' Chevelle in a field with no front clip all rust out. He had the boys rebuilt it from the ground up, drop in a vette motor, and they gave it to her after her surgery. She later entered it in the Portland Oregon auto show and took 2nd place.

#1CutlassSupreme · December 5th, 2008, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by zed

Very nice.I'd be scared to drive it! LOL

Exactly, I am scared to even wash it at this point. I'm wondering if I shoulda done a cheap paint job and kept my peace of mind.

Lady72nRob71 · December 5th, 2008, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by #1CutlassSupreme

...it was about $6,500. They also used very top-quality paint. Oh, and they also installed the engine and trans for me before assembling the front end and hood.
I imagine that if anyone else would have done what they did for me it would be starting around $10K. Most of my money went into materials.

Also the hood I got from The Parts Place Inc. turned out to be junk and the shop had to repair that too. (Remember kids "Just Say no to The Parts Place Inc.")

Wow - very spiffy looking!

Love the color and the painted stripes!

They did a great job from what I see. What kind of paint did they use?
I agree - for that price I would also be scared to drive it!!

It looks like I was not the only one to have said that about the PP...

KeithA0000 · December 5th, 2008, 01:32 PM

That is a really nice looking car...

Olds64 · December 5th, 2008, 01:39 PM

Sweet! If I were you I would invest in a Phalanx cannon that can shoot all of the incoming birds. I would be worried about getting it dirty.

#1CutlassSupreme · December 5th, 2008, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Lady72nRob71

Wow - very spiffy looking!

Love the color and the painted stripes!

They did a great job from what I see. What kind of paint did they use?
I agree - for that price I would also be scared to drive it!!

It looks like I was not the only one to have said that about the PP...

Thanks! It definitely came out better than I had expected. And yes, I'm afraid of driving it because of the dreaded rock chips. But what can ya do? If I keep it in the garage it defeats the purpose. I may end up having a clear 3M bra put on it, but I haven't decided yet. I don't really like those things. As far as the birds go, I'll have to be conscious of where I park and keep it away from powerlines!

They used Standox paint by Dupont. The clearcoat on it has a lot of depth and really holds up. They gave me some metal test panels from some other colors I was considering and I did some experiments with keys, chemicals, and dust and the panels passed the test. I've read a few reviews on that paint as well and all were positive!

citcapp · December 5th, 2008, 06:07 PM

Enjoy your car thats what you bought if for. My 57 is pristine as will be my 48 but they will both be daily drivers. I have to drive them rock chips be what the may.

bjtstarfire · December 5th, 2008, 06:17 PM

Awesome paint.

Chumley · December 5th, 2008, 07:28 PM

Very nice. Is that a stock color, and if so what's it called? Chumley

#1CutlassSupreme · December 9th, 2008, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Chumley

Very nice. Is that a stock color, and if so what's it called? Chumley

The color of the car is a stock color for a 69' 442. It's called Aztec gold. Also, it's not very visible in the pictures, but the black stripes are a metal flake black. When the sun hits it, they really stand out compared to the gold.

It's a really great color and hides imperfections very well.

#1CutlassSupreme · December 9th, 2008, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by citcapp

Enjoy your car thats what you bought if for. My 57 is pristine as will be my 48 but they will both be daily drivers. I have to drive them rock chips be what the may.

Yeah, I plan on driving it and not worrying about the little chips. Although...only on sunny days!

Also, Ben thanks for the compliments I appreciate it. I'll be posting more pictures as i get the chrome and front clip on it!

Warhead · December 9th, 2008, 05:54 PM

Somebody is gonna get laid.
Good luck.

#1CutlassSupreme · December 9th, 2008, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Warhead

Somebody is gonna get laid.
Good luck.

Ha, Thanks. That's not the overall goal, but I definitely wouldn't turn away a good looking gal that truly appreciates an Olds Cutlass!

easytobedead · December 9th, 2008, 11:32 PM

Olds64 · December 10th, 2008, 07:21 AM

Actually, I really like that color. It might look good on my 71 instead of the Sandalwood color it is right now (less the stripes of course).

When are you allowed to wash and wax it?

#1CutlassSupreme · December 10th, 2008, 11:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Olds64

Actually, I really like that color. It might look good on my 71 instead of the Sandalwood color it is right now (less the stripes of course).

When are you allowed to wash and wax it?

Yeah go for it! 71' and 72' CS are the same so consider mine a preview.

I like the way the 442 stripes look, but it's all about personal preference. I was originally going to go with a light mint metallic green with gold stripes, but I'm glad I went this color. Maybe my next project I'll go with the green.

I believe that I can wash it anytime. It's a 2 stage paint and from my understanding it fully cures with in a day or so. To be on the safe side however, I don't plan on washing it for month or so. I still have to get the engine fired up and get the front clip all assembled.

Oldsguy · December 10th, 2008, 11:45 AM

I remember the excitement and satisfaction I felt after getting my '71 Cutlass back from the shop (27 years ago). I know you are very happy with it. That is really a nice color but the mint/metallic green with gold stripes would have been interesting to see.

#1CutlassSupreme · December 10th, 2008, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Oldsguy

That is really a nice color but the mint/metallic green with gold stripes would have been interesting to see.

Ha! Yeah, I agree! The paint samples the shop sprayed out for me looked pretty good.

The only problem I saw was that I have that saddle colored interior and I wasn't sure if it would look good with the green and gold stripes, so I chickend out and went with the Aztec gold. I think on my next project I might give that combination a try. I may even try to convince my pops of doing his 442 in that color, but I think he's set on white.

kartmaster · December 10th, 2008, 04:36 PM

Now that's drop dead gorgeous! Well done!

#1CutlassSupreme · December 10th, 2008, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by kartmaster

Now that's drop dead gorgeous! Well done!

Thanks for the compliment. I appreciate it. It's taken me almost a year to go through, but she's getting there.

ent72olds · December 11th, 2008, 09:19 PM

Car looks awesome so far. for the work they did that's a super cheap price. Paint and materials alone are at least a third of that. Standox is about the best out there next to Spies Hecker and Glasurit. They must be a quality shop is they're using Standox.

63 F85 Cutlass · December 11th, 2008, 09:44 PM

Sweet ride, nice paint. Enjoy

#1CutlassSupreme · December 11th, 2008, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by ent72olds

Car looks awesome so far. for the work they did that's a super cheap price. Paint and materials alone are at least a third of that. Standox is about the best out there next to Spies Hecker and Glasurit. They must be a quality shop is they're using Standox.

Glad you like the car! I appreciate the feedback.

The shop I used is awesome. The guys have a genuine passion for hot rods and you can tell that they look at cars as more than just a job. I really lucked out. That Standox paint did make up a good portion of the cost.

#1CutlassSupreme · December 11th, 2008, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by 63 F85 Cutlass

Sweet ride, nice paint. Enjoy

Thanks man, I appreciate it.

I'm out of town this week for work, but when I get home I'm going to work on getting the chrome on her and getting the bumpers on. I'll post new pics once I get all of that done.

m_tanner_75 · December 22nd, 2008, 06:31 PM

Great looking car!

MN71W30 · December 23rd, 2008, 07:20 AM

And a great car!
Great work!

OLD SKL 69 · December 23rd, 2008, 08:38 PM

Great car. Great motivation for the rest of us trying to finish our projects. Definitely post pics when you get it together.

54olds · December 27th, 2008, 07:16 PM

Wow! That's flippin' gorgeous! I love that color!

W30post · December 31st, 2008, 02:50 PM

Car looks great now throw a couple shims under the upper fender bolt to get that hood to match the fenders...

442much · December 31st, 2008, 04:40 PM

Very nice. Good luck with it. Hopefully I'll be getting my 442 out of the body shop soon.

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#1CutlassSupreme Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 173	Fresh Paint...Wadda Ya think?! Hey everyone...Just got my baby back from the paint shop yesterday and couldn't wait to put the tires on and snap some pics! Still have to fully assemble the front clip and put the bumpers on, but she sure is purdy!!! Thanks again for everyone's help along the way! It really has made a difference!

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gearheads78 Super Moderator Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 1,565	Looks real nice..Turned out great __________________ -Richard 66 Cutlass ragtop my way Keep watching your cotton candy coated TV while your world falls apart around you...

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Jamesbo Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Atlanta, Georgia Posts: 2,862	Very nice Tell your friends at the body shop, I'm avaliable for adoption? __________________ 69 H/O 69 442 convertible 69 Vista Cruiser 69 442 hardtop "Growing old is mandatory,Growing up is optional"

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Oldsguy Hot Rodder at heart Administrator Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lees Summit MO Posts: 5,360	Very nice, I know you are pleased. __________________ Dan '77 Cutlass Supreme '46 2 door "The rocket 455.....it's a sledgehammer approach to a thumbtack world" LuxBlue of HAMB.

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KeithA0000 69CuttyS Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ottawa Canada Posts: 158	That is a really nice looking car... __________________ Keith A 69 Cutlass ragtop

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citcapp Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 3,453	Lookin good, great paint job. Send more pictures when done

December 4th, 2008, 06:24 PM	#3 (permalink)
hamm36 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Dallas Posts: 338	I have to ask. How much was the paint job? Any major repairs? Did you do it with the fenders and hood off? If so, how much was it to put them back on and realign everything? Thanks, mine is about to go the the paint shop, very soon. And of course yours looks super!!!

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69'442 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: NY Posts: 47	Wow! Looks great!

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Bluevista Cruisin' the Vistas Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Northeast Ohio Posts: 1,723	Your car looks very good, lucky to have friends like that.

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zed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Saskatchewan Prairies Baby! Posts: 142	Very nice.I'd be scared to drive it! LOL

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#1CutlassSupreme Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 173	Thanks for the compliments everyone! I'll definitely be sure to pass along the positive feedback to the shop. The brothers that own it are really good honest people and work hard. Last year they found out that their mom had a brain tumor and needed a risky surgery. She came through and to make her feel better their dad found an old 69' Chevelle in a field with no front clip all rust out. He had the boys rebuilt it from the ground up, drop in a vette motor, and they gave it to her after her surgery. She later entered it in the Portland Oregon auto show and took 2nd place.

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Olds64 Landyacht Club President Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Lawton, OK Posts: 4,286	Sweet! If I were you I would invest in a Phalanx cannon that can shoot all of the incoming birds. I would be worried about getting it dirty. __________________ Ferris, my father loves this car more than life itself... Apparently, you don't understand! Ferris, he never drives it! He just rubs it with a diaper! Cameron Frye Ferris Bueller's Day Off 1986

December 5th, 2008, 06:07 PM	#17 (permalink)
citcapp Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 3,453	Enjoy your car thats what you bought if for. My 57 is pristine as will be my 48 but they will both be daily drivers. I have to drive them rock chips be what the may.

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bjtstarfire Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Greater Philadelphia, PA area Posts: 105	Awesome paint. __________________ Ben '61 Starfire

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Chumley Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 217	Very nice. Is that a stock color, and if so what's it called? Chumley

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Warhead Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Phx, AZ Posts: 313	Somebody is gonna get laid. Good luck.

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easytobedead Just A BaBy {: Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: hobart,IN Posts: 267	wow! __________________ +1984 HURST/OLDS

December 10th, 2008, 07:21 AM	#25 (permalink)
Olds64 Landyacht Club President Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Lawton, OK Posts: 4,286	Actually, I really like that color. It might look good on my 71 instead of the Sandalwood color it is right now (less the stripes of course). When are you allowed to wash and wax it? __________________ Ferris, my father loves this car more than life itself... Apparently, you don't understand! Ferris, he never drives it! He just rubs it with a diaper! Cameron Frye Ferris Bueller's Day Off 1986

December 10th, 2008, 11:45 AM	#27 (permalink)
Oldsguy Hot Rodder at heart Administrator Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lees Summit MO Posts: 5,360	I remember the excitement and satisfaction I felt after getting my '71 Cutlass back from the shop (27 years ago). I know you are very happy with it. That is really a nice color but the mint/metallic green with gold stripes would have been interesting to see. __________________ Dan '77 Cutlass Supreme '46 2 door "The rocket 455.....it's a sledgehammer approach to a thumbtack world" LuxBlue of HAMB.

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kartmaster Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Great Bend, KS Posts: 51	Now that's drop dead gorgeous! Well done! __________________ 1985 Toronado Caliente

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ent72olds Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: LI,NY Posts: 786	Car looks awesome so far. for the work they did that's a super cheap price. Paint and materials alone are at least a third of that. Standox is about the best out there next to Spies Hecker and Glasurit. They must be a quality shop is they're using Standox. __________________ Erik Turner 65 Vista Cruiser 72 Cutlass

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63 F85 Cutlass Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Colchester,CT Posts: 74	Sweet ride, nice paint. Enjoy

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m_tanner_75 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 9	Great looking car! __________________ -------------------------------------- Mike Tanner <anomaly.va@gmail.com> 2001 Chevrolet S-10 (Work Vehicle) Mods: Flowmaster Exhaust 1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass (Weekend Toy) Mods: SS2 Rallye Wheels, Flowmaster Exhaust

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MN71W30 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: oakdale, Minnesota Posts: 530	what a great color And a great car! Great work!

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OLD SKL 69 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 307	Great car. Great motivation for the rest of us trying to finish our projects. Definitely post pics when you get it together. __________________ Darrell 1971 Cutlass Supreme

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54olds Nothing new beats an Olds Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 96	Wow! That's flippin' gorgeous! I love that color!

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W30post Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 38	Car looks great now throw a couple shims under the upper fender bolt to get that hood to match the fenders...

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442much Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Sherwood Park, Alberta Posts: 477	Very nice. Good luck with it. Hopefully I'll be getting my 442 out of the body shop soon. __________________ Ken www.oldsnorthernlights.com 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue GL / 3.8 V6 1976 Oldsmobile 442 / 455 V8 http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2057807 http://v8cars.hu/73-77cutlassregistr...=4664fd557339a "When you turn your car on, does it return the favour?"

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