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Old 10-09-2017, 01:27 PM   #5
Terry, NJ
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Default Re: paint $$

$7-10k does sound somewhat high. But then there's a lot that goes into it, a lot! I think everyone should paint a car once in his life, just to see what's involved. The prep work! Oyy
the Prep work! Taking it to bare metal (probably not necessary in this case) and the sanding, the never ending sanding! Then the priming and more sanding! Not counting the Epoxy base primer coat, I've got 4 coats of primer and Evercoat on the fender and it's still not done, but they were rough. So after taking it to bare metal. welding and grinding what needed it, pickling it with vinegar, then phosporic acid. then applying Metal Fusion to rough out the repairs, sanding, then priming with epoxy, then appliing Evercoat , I've finally got it to where I can paint it. For me, maybe 40-50 hrs, per side, yes everyone should do one once!
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