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Offline Turbodave

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Re: Body and Painting
« Reply #30 on: April 05 2012, 02:33:28 PM »
as some of you know I have been in this business for over 25 years... I will offer advice as needed or requested...at least I could be good for something here...

How many hours to re-paint a GN? I know many variables here but to narrow it down for an educated guess, not a national show quality job, but a good solid job. NO body work just R & R, strip original paint and repaint? I've gotten a couple estimates both around $8,000. They say $1500 in materials, and 90 hours of labor. 90 hours? ???

 
Where are you located?  If you're anywhere near NC, I know somebody that can give you a primo job, for a lot less $$$
That's where mine is getting done now... Yes it takes time!!! Mine's been there just over a month and is going into the booth this week.
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Re: Body and Painting
« Reply #31 on: April 10 2012, 02:21:41 PM »
I'm in northern WI. :( I'm in negotiations with an old classmate now who is in the business
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Re: Body and Painting
« Reply #32 on: April 10 2012, 09:27:32 PM »
as some of you know I have been in this business for over 25 years... I will offer advice as needed or requested...at least I could be good for something here...

i am planning on painting my hood, trunk and bumpers (plastic Bumpers).
i will be stripping it down to bare metal
the car is a daily driver and sits out side all year long.
Once the car is in bare metal,
What would a list of materials look like from beginning to end?
     

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