Respray questions
Discussion
Thinking of having a car re-sprayed and I understand that there are two main options: -
1. Remove all trim, spray and then put trim back.
2. Tape up around trim and then spray.
The car is 40 years old and the risk of some of the trim breaking when being removed is high. I would then have to source replacements.
Obviously option 1 is the better option but is there a noticeable difference between the two?
1. Remove all trim, spray and then put trim back.
2. Tape up around trim and then spray.
The car is 40 years old and the risk of some of the trim breaking when being removed is high. I would then have to source replacements.
Obviously option 1 is the better option but is there a noticeable difference between the two?
There is also a big quality and time difference between a bare metal respray and a blow over the prepped previous paint in the same colour.
The absolute best option is to go back to bare metal with everything inc. windows removed, but obviously this comes at a price, so you have to cut your cloth accordingly.
I would avoid a cheap blow over with trim intact unless you are on a seriously tiny budget and just need the car roadworthy.
And to answer the last question, yes, you can tell the difference from up to 2ft away, in my experience....but that will also depend on the quality of the painter and their prep and masking.
The absolute best option is to go back to bare metal with everything inc. windows removed, but obviously this comes at a price, so you have to cut your cloth accordingly.
I would avoid a cheap blow over with trim intact unless you are on a seriously tiny budget and just need the car roadworthy.
And to answer the last question, yes, you can tell the difference from up to 2ft away, in my experience....but that will also depend on the quality of the painter and their prep and masking.
Depending on where in the country you are, I would say £4-6k for all trim and windows removed and a respray in the same colour... for a bare metal respray add another £2 or 3k, but it really depends where you are and the level of bodyshop.
In Hertfordshire at a reputable higher end bodyshop, my integra DC5 cost about £6k for a respray in the same colour. That was all trim off, all glass out, new badges, new windscreen, few new seals and trims etc and door shuts done.
Shop around very, very carefully, you don't always get what you pay for at both the higher and lower ends of the scale... it varies A LOT!
I would never, ever get a car fully repainted again, it was a horrendous experience which involved 2 bodyshops and a lot of money. Ultimately a big reason I sold the car was down to the stress caused by paint shop f*ck ups and throwing money after getting a decent job done, and having to chase snagging issues for months after, car was in and out of bodyshops for around a year.
My biggest piece of advice having been through the mill with car paint - Don't go into this expecting a perfect job, you will be disappointed.
In Hertfordshire at a reputable higher end bodyshop, my integra DC5 cost about £6k for a respray in the same colour. That was all trim off, all glass out, new badges, new windscreen, few new seals and trims etc and door shuts done.
Shop around very, very carefully, you don't always get what you pay for at both the higher and lower ends of the scale... it varies A LOT!
I would never, ever get a car fully repainted again, it was a horrendous experience which involved 2 bodyshops and a lot of money. Ultimately a big reason I sold the car was down to the stress caused by paint shop f*ck ups and throwing money after getting a decent job done, and having to chase snagging issues for months after, car was in and out of bodyshops for around a year.
My biggest piece of advice having been through the mill with car paint - Don't go into this expecting a perfect job, you will be disappointed.
Skyedriver said:
petjam said:
I'm no pro but quite a few chips.
It's called patina and people often pay extra for it....Is it its original paint?
If so, even if less than perfect its likely that you will be devaluing the car considerably by doing option 2.
Of course, if you don't intend to sell at any point in future, a quick blow over spray job maybe in order.
If its still got its patina original paint, I wouldn't respray it at all.
aeropilot said:
Quite.
Is it its original paint?
If so, even if less than perfect its likely that you will be devaluing the car considerably by doing option 2.
Of course, if you don't intend to sell at any point in future, a quick blow over spray job maybe in order.
If its still got its patina original paint, I wouldn't respray it at all.
At which point does ‘patina’ become ‘tatty’ though? I’d love to not have to have the Quattro resprayed - doing it properly will be a nightmare of broken clips and associated NLA misery. BUT... the paint is really ropey, there’s a couple if rusty bits in the lower arch, some poorly repaired accident damage, paint flaking off off alloy parts mote dings. I could argue these things are “part of the car’s history”, but frankly from less than 50’ it’s not great.Is it its original paint?
If so, even if less than perfect its likely that you will be devaluing the car considerably by doing option 2.
Of course, if you don't intend to sell at any point in future, a quick blow over spray job maybe in order.
If its still got its patina original paint, I wouldn't respray it at all.
What car is it ?
Unless you're loaded and place sentiment above value then it makes little sense to spend say £10k on a car worth half that.
Likewise I wouldn't dream of doing a blow-over on a car worth £100k. In fact I wouldn't dream of doing a blow-over on any car.
Get it done properly or don't bother would be my advice.
Unless you're loaded and place sentiment above value then it makes little sense to spend say £10k on a car worth half that.
Likewise I wouldn't dream of doing a blow-over on a car worth £100k. In fact I wouldn't dream of doing a blow-over on any car.
Get it done properly or don't bother would be my advice.
petjam said:
Thinking of having a car re-sprayed and I understand that there are two main options: -
1. Remove all trim, spray and then put trim back.
2. Tape up around trim and then spray.
The car is 40 years old and the risk of some of the trim breaking when being removed is high. I would then have to source replacements.
Obviously option 1 is the better option but is there a noticeable difference between the two?
Short answer. Yes.1. Remove all trim, spray and then put trim back.
2. Tape up around trim and then spray.
The car is 40 years old and the risk of some of the trim breaking when being removed is high. I would then have to source replacements.
Obviously option 1 is the better option but is there a noticeable difference between the two?
The trim must come off. I learned that the hard (expensive) way.
A blow-over is rubbish. They look ok at a distance, or on a digital photo (unscrupulous car dealer, anyone?)... but they do no good. Paint is to protect first and look pretty second. The joints, trims, corners and rubbers are where most outer rust problems occur so if you want the car to live, protect it like you should. A trim-off outside spray is still a tiny fraction of the cost a full bare-metal job would be, too.
A blow-over is rubbish. They look ok at a distance, or on a digital photo (unscrupulous car dealer, anyone?)... but they do no good. Paint is to protect first and look pretty second. The joints, trims, corners and rubbers are where most outer rust problems occur so if you want the car to live, protect it like you should. A trim-off outside spray is still a tiny fraction of the cost a full bare-metal job would be, too.
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