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Cheap Paint Job

Posted: 4/22/03 3:11pm Message 11 of 15
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DOWNINGTOWN, PA - USA
Joined: 11/24/2001
Posts: 962
Vette(s): 1969 Monza Red Black Conv / Black Vinal hardtop 454/480 Tremec 5 Speed 308 Posi.Black Leather Interior, PS, PW, Air cond., tilt/tele,AM/FM Cass.-5 Pack CD, Hurst Shifter, side pipes 2004 Yellow convertible with black top and black interior
Lauren,
I just bought a '72 Chevelle. After getting a couple quotes on paint and body work, I ended up taking it to my local Maaco. They are doing the bodywork and paint for 2 grand. Their "standard, top of the line" paint job is advertized for $900.00 and guaranteed for 4 years.
I doubt you will find anything much less expensive than that, but like everyone says, you generally get what you pay for. A $5000.00 paint job worth $5000.00 is gonna cost $5000.00.
Good luck.


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Cheap Paint Job

Posted: 4/23/03 3:43pm Message 12 of 15
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Follansbee, WV - USA
Joined: 8/3/2002
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Vette(s): Purple Late 1979 Corvette
Thanks everybody for the great advice. I will let you all know what happens and show pictures of my vette afterward.


Cheap Paint Job

Posted: 4/29/03 11:40am Message 13 of 15
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Vette(s): Used to own a 1979 Corvette now owned by JB79
 KCGlamazon said: Thanks everybody for the great advice. I will let you all know what happens and show pictures of my vette afterward. 


Hey, don't forget the BEFORE pictures!!


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Cheap Paint Job

Posted: 6/6/03 9:28pm Message 14 of 15
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I agree that the paint is the least of my worries right now. My 81 runs great, but the paint is 3 shades of yellow. The body is one shade, the front & rear bumpers are another and he hood is a little lighter. I have done the front suspension over. I've tuned the motor and gained alittle power. I've put new shoes on it. I have to do the interior and finally I'll get around to the paint. If I put a $5000 paint job on it I will be afraid to drive it. Right now I'm having to much fun with it. Happy Motoring !!!!


Cheap Paint Job

Posted: 6/7/03 9:06pm Message 15 of 15
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SHELBYVILLE, TN - USA
Joined: 7/5/2002
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Vette(s): 1976 L48 auto

1978 L82 4speed

1994 LT1 6speed
i had my 76 painted by macco in 1996 they did me a good job 1100.00 60jhr. of prep wronge color 77 tan car been repainted 64 L sealer 3 coats paint 3 coats clear plus door jams jim h |cheers| |cheers| |wavey| |bouncy|

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