Mk 1 full respray - what to look out for

[cwinterb]

flood1 said:

looks a lot of work, a little more than mine.

Got a build thread anywhere online ?

I see doing it properly as an investment as well.

Didn't start out intending to go that far, it just kind of evolved as the job went on. The car is a keeper, so as far as I am concerned was worth it. Calling it an investment is a stretch though, especially as the car is now so far from original spec.

Search for my username (same as here) on MX5Nutz, there are a few more pics on there. I really must get copies of all the high res pics from the bodyshop, before they lose them, and do a proper thread.

[robcollingridge]

edo said:

If you want a proper job doing, it's over £2k (assuming no rust).

I just had a rest free MX5 properly painted including a hard top and it was £3k plus.

This was doors, bonnet, bumpers, boot off, glass out etc.

Yes, looking at £2200'ish. Car is being stripped down completely and windscreen out.

Rob

[edo]

robcollingridge said:

edo said:

If you want a proper job doing, it's over £2k (assuming no rust).

I just had a rest free MX5 properly painted including a hard top and it was £3k plus.

This was doors, bonnet, bumpers, boot off, glass out etc.

Yes, looking at £2200'ish. Car is being stripped down completely and windscreen out.

Rob

Nice. If you want a good final finish let me know, I can point you to the right man for the job...

[robcollingridge]

Well, the car is back from the paint shop and coming together :-) Looks stunning. There is no rust at all on this 1990 Eunos

[robcollingridge]

Some more pictures here: http://www.ethancollingridge.com/MX5/diary/2018/07...

Still loads to do but car is now driveable :-)