I posted this in the car care but no reply, so I am trying here as well..thanks
I am trying to have my 92 sentra's exterior painted. In Atlanta there is a respected shop for painting the car and everybody recommends it to me. However he has several different levels of painting service. Please go to the link..
As expected the price increase with quality. My question is which one is suitable for me if I just want my car not to look bad. I dont care whether it shines very well. I want a paint that does not peel off the hood for 3 years, do you think the cheapest will do it, is clear coat needed?
I appreciate if you can guide me as I dont know anything. They advised me to have my car painted with the most expensive service which is $1500. He told me the rest will peel in a year.. is this correct or is he trying to make more money out of me.
Thanks a lot
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the question you need to ask is regarding a warranty. can he gaurantee a paint job? if not, best keep shopping.
if he says it'll peel in a year, but offers a three year warranty, he is so trying to play you. however, if he doesnt offer a warranty, the above poster says it best. you get what you pay for. my moms truck is already peeling, two after a $300 spray job, and my uncles paintjob, sprayed three years earlier for $800, is still good.
oh,and bad link
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And fer christ's sake, put that cat back in there. A gallon of synthetic oil can give you 5 times more hp than a straight pipe ever will. And it won't kill any kittens in the process.
the question you need to ask is regarding a warranty. can he gaurantee a paint job? if not, best keep shopping.
if he says it'll peel in a year, but offers a three year warranty, he is so trying to play you. however, if he doesnt offer a warranty, the above poster says it best. you get what you pay for. my moms truck is already peeling, two after a $300 spray job, and my uncles paintjob, sprayed three years earlier for $800, is still good.
oh,and bad link
Thank you for your answer, I dont want to pay $500 to a paint job that will peel in a year or so, my point is I dont care whether my car shines as a brand new. What I only care is this: when people look to my car, I want them to see my car with paint for 3 years, or so..I will go with a service level in between the cheapest and most expensive. By the way, link still works for me, can you try again please..
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after having a look around, i'd suggest the "Poly-Glo Supreme". it appears to be the best middle-of-the-road solution. since this shop is, as you say, reputable, theres a good chance they'll stick to their warranty.
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Originally posted by Petrovich
And fer christ's sake, put that cat back in there. A gallon of synthetic oil can give you 5 times more hp than a straight pipe ever will. And it won't kill any kittens in the process.
after having a look around, i'd suggest the "Poly-Glo Supreme". it appears to be the best middle-of-the-road solution. since this shop is, as you say, reputable, theres a good chance they'll stick to their warranty.
David
Thanks for the info, I gave them a call after I read your post, They told me it is $550 and now they have promotion on supreme urethene and it is $450. The regular was $900. I think I should stick to supreme urethene. What do you think? is it good?thanks again
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In my opinion a real professional should not offer to do anything but a top quality paintjob (I don't). Paint that peels is just not a pro paintjob. As for clearcoat, the color on most modern cars will require 2coat painting, those that don't are solid colors like plain red with no silver effect or anything of that sort (those colors will still look better with clearcoat).
I would never trust a company that offers paintjobs that they admit will peel off.
Here's a list of things that should be done... (this does not account for rust)
Entire car must be sanded prior to primering
The car should get a coat of epoxy primer followed by at least two coats of filler
The filler should then be sanded and the car painted, preferably with a 2coat system (basecoat+clearcoat)
The car should then be baked for 30 minutes or left to harden over night.
Here are the possible reasons for paint peeling...
Car was not sanded prior to primering.
Car was not primered at all and not sanded before painting.
Incorrect combination of primer, basecoat and clearcoat was used.
Too long time passed between filler being sanded and the car being painted.
Too long time passed between basecoat and clearcost (resulting in only clearcoat peeling).
I hope this gives you some idea as to how to judge a paintjob. Now you can go ask them how their process is.
Last edited by DanniNX : Sep 30th, 2005 at 03:20 PM.
In my opinion a real professional should not offer to do anything but a top quality paintjob (I don't). Paint that peels is just not a pro paintjob. As for clearcoat, the color on most modern cars will require 2coat painting, those that don't are solid colors like plain red with no silver effect or anything of that sort (those colors will still look better with clearcoat).
I would never trust a company that offers paintjobs that they admit will peel off.
Here's a list of things that should be done... (this does not account for rust)
Entire car must be sanded prior to primering
The car should get a coat of epoxy primer followed by at least two coats of filler
The filler should then be sanded and the car painted, preferably with a 2coat system (basecoat+clearcoat)
The car should then be baked for 30 minutes or left to harden over night.
Here are the possible reasons for paint peeling...
Car was not sanded prior to primering.
Car was not primered at all and not sanded before painting.
Incorrect combination of primer, basecoat and clearcoat was used.
Too long time passed between filler being sanded and the car being painted.
Too long time passed between basecoat and clearcost (resulting in only clearcoat peeling).
I hope this gives you some idea as to how to judge a paintjob. Now you can go ask them how their process is.
DanniNX, trully outstanding reply. I will definetly ask these questions to them, honestly your point of why they offer a paintjob that peels is what is bothering me and keeping my mind not to go there. Thanks a ton!!
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