i am just doing a complete restoration.. took off all layers of old paint some minor fiber repairs and making the surface smooth again with primer ( all with advice from the paintshop who will do the painting ). The good thing about fiber is you can (almost) always repair it....but to get everything perfect again it really consumes lots of hours.. so aslong as you can do much of it yourself it can save some $$$$ but if you don't have the time and patience you beter forget about it.
the painting itself..i think to get a good result experience is needed.. although i have the equipment for it.. i will have a pro do it for me

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