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02-17-2021, 08:09 PM | #1 |
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Kind of new to the forum
I was on this forum in 2015. Now just reunited myself. I know a couple of guys with model a's but they live too far away for me, 50 plus miles. Looking for someone in Welcome or Lexington, NC that would be willing to just talk and work on our cars. I have a 28 roadster and a 64 t bird. Looking to paint my a this summer and don't know if to do it myself or find a shop to do it for a reasonable amount. I just don't want to spend $10,000 plus as some are asking.
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02-17-2021, 08:29 PM | #2 |
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Re: Kind of new to the forum
Welcome back. I'm just west of Asheville, so too far.....
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02-17-2021, 10:41 PM | #3 |
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Re: Kind of new to the forum
The most important part of painting is prep. You can do that yourself for about $100-$200 in materials if you have the space and tools, and depending on the condition of your sheet metal. Once you’re happy with that, have a good paint shop look at it for suggestions, then negotiate a squirt price. You may have to disassemble some to get a good price. Paints, regulations, and reducers are expensive, as are shop rates, but it should be less than $1500.
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02-17-2021, 11:42 PM | #4 |
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Re: Kind of new to the forum
Check your private messages.
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02-18-2021, 08:52 AM | #5 |
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I did all my own work,sandblast,epoxy primed,bodywork,sand prime and paint.Im a mechanic by trade,not a body and paint man....the reason folks pay 10 or 15k is it shows..the skills it takes to do it high quality work...like any other trade..is years of work in the trade.I didn't want a show car,painted it bobcat skidsteer charcoal gray,5 to 1 hardener to acrylic enamel..DeVilbis 'starting line' gun.It looks good and will never rust,so I'm happy...and yes,you will see every flaw..
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02-24-2021, 02:00 AM | #6 |
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02-24-2021, 08:23 AM | #7 |
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Re: Kind of new to the forum
Add your general location to your member info. Might be a car painter living next door??? Welcome back... Chap
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02-28-2021, 08:51 PM | #8 |
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Re: Kind of new to the forum
I am new hear as well but Troutman is about 55 miles from you.
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03-01-2021, 03:03 AM | #9 |
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Re: Kind of new to the forum
Hello MickeyD.
You are looking for someone within 50 miles to talk to. Why? You can talk to people all around the world on this forum who are willing to share their skills and expertise. I don't have a great deal of either but enjoy chatting to other Model A enthusiasts and I'll talk to you too.
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