Fresh Paint...Wadda Ya think?!
December 4th, 2008, 05:07 PM
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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!
Thanks again for everyone's help along the way! It really has made a difference!
December 4th, 2008, 05:24 PM
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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!!!
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!!!
December 4th, 2008, 05:42 PM
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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.
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December 5th, 2008, 10:38 AM
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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.
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.
December 5th, 2008, 12:11 PM
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...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.")
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.")
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...
December 5th, 2008, 01:45 PM
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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...
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...
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!
December 9th, 2008, 01:59 PM
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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.
It's a really great color and hides imperfections very well.
December 9th, 2008, 02:01 PM
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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!
December 9th, 2008, 09:41 PM
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December 10th, 2008, 10:30 AM
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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.
December 10th, 2008, 10:45 AM
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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.
December 10th, 2008, 12:00 PM
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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.
December 11th, 2008, 08:19 PM
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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.
December 11th, 2008, 09:20 PM
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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.
December 11th, 2008, 09:22 PM
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