<VV> Need Reasonably Priced Body/Paint work in DC area

[alan WESSON]

Could also take the glass out of the side windows and remove the chrome trim
from around the windshield and backlight. And fit a set of nasty old tyres
on wheels with no hubcaps, just for the occasion!

Cheers

Alan


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mark" <mblasko@jps.net>
To: "Bill Elliott" <Corvair@fnader.com>; <virtualvairs@corvair.org>
Sent: Thursday, May 13, 2004 10:01 PM
Subject: Re: <VV> Need Reasonably Priced Body/Paint work in DC area


> Hi, I work with a friend with a auto repair/restore business and we often
> use a local Miracle paint business to paint our cars.  We typically remove
> all the trim and bumpers (to avoid cheesy masking jobs), "work" the shop
to
> do the body work to our liking, and PROVIDE the paint.  I would guess that
> most Miracle/MAACO/etc shops can spray paint, they are just a little quick
> in the prep and don't always use a good quality paint. I have yet to work
> with them on a high end job like BC/CC paint, we typically go elsewhere.
>
> We do try to limit the work to solid colors (ie no metallics) which many
> have come out very nice.  My '66 Corsa 140 convertible has a 10 year old
> Miracle paint job (white) that still looks great.  My '72 LeMans
convertible
> has a 3 year old Miracle paint job (3 years old, solid medium yellow) that
> looks great.  Unfortunately these cars are typically stored outside but
> always covered, and in northern CA we don't have much severe weather.  We
do
> typically pay between $1200-2500 for these jobs depending on how much body
> work is needed.
>
> So my advice is using a entry level painter:  remove all trim and bumpers
> yourself, buy your own good quality paint, stop by frequently to
"supervise"
> the job (a six pack on a Friday or a little "tip$" to the body guys
doesn't
> hurt either....), stick with simple solid colors, if your are going BC/CC
be
> careful or look elsewhere.
>
> These guys (for no charge...!!) will also paint/over spray your trim,
tires,
> interior, tops (these are things you probably don't want painted.......)
so
> plan accordingly during your restoration.  Purchase new rubbers (no jokes
> please), fuzzies, moldings, etc and install yourself after paint.  Don't
> detail your engine or trunk until after painting.
>
> A little more work on your part, but a much better result using low cost
> painters can look great and save your some money.
>
> Mark
> '66 Corsa 140 convertible
> etc
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Bill Elliott" <Corvair@fnader.com>
> To: <virtualvairs@corvair.org>
> Sent: Thursday, May 13, 2004 1:29 PM
> Subject: <VV> Need Reasonably Priced Body/Paint work in DC area
>
>
> > Suddenly find myself in need of some inexpensive body and paint work.
Very
> little (if any) welding actually required... mostly just straight daily
> driver body work
> > and paint. I'd _almost_ prep the cars (yes, I now have at least 4
needing
> paint) myself and take them to MAACO... but I would prefer a little more
> control over the
> > materiels and process than that. I'm not looking for $5000-6000 paint
> jobs... something closer to $1500-2000 would be a lot more what I have in
> mind...
> >
> > Ideal would be a solo hobbiest that has low overhead and does it for fun
> (and a bit of money).
> >
> > Off-list suggestions gratefully accepted!
> >
> > Thanks!!
> >
> > Bill Elliott
> > Urbana, MD
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