New paint job

84_GT350 · 03-09-2001, 05:45 AM

It's come time to repaint my car. I'm sticking with the stock color cuz my car only came in one color. What should I be asking for for a top-of-the-line paint job (i.e. how many base coats, clear coats, etc.)? I'm expecting to pay around $3k for the whole thing. Any suggestions?

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1984 1/2 GT350 (#842 Hatchback w/ T-tops), 302HO, Comp cams Xtreme Energy cam, Carter 625cfm carb, Weiand Stealth intake, MSD distributor, MSD coil, FMS 9mm wires, 1 5/8" MAC unequal shorties, 2 1/2" MAC Prochamber H-pipe, Flowmaster 2 chambers, KYBs, 16"x8" 4 lug Cobra Rs, Falken 245/45ZR16s

Green92LX · 03-09-2001, 09:02 AM

If you go to any respectable shop that turns out quality work, you shouldn't have to ask...

The number of coats of base also depends on what color you are spraying the car...typically 3 to 4 coats...DEPENDING ON THE MATERIALS

As far as the clear coat is concerned, everybody talks about 4 or 5 coats...not necessary. Two solid passes usually does the job..one again it depends on the materials...

Everybody is going to have a different answer to this one though...

Take it somewhere that is known for quality and you'll be all set...if the car doesn't need any serious prep work (body work), then 3 g's should score you a pretty nice squirt.

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1992 5.0 LX, V-1 S-Trim @8LBS, Edelbrock 6037 Heads, Cobra Intake,E-303, 1.6 Roller Rockers,65MM Holley TB, 75 MM Pro M Mass Air, 190 LPH FP w/ 24 lb injectors,MSD 6A and BTM, BBK equal length shorties, offroad h-pipe,Mac Flowpath Mufflers, Pro 5.0, 3.73's,Motorsport "C" springs,welded subframe connectors, Ponies w/ 225/50 Nittos, Dark Green w/ 93 Cobra Spoiler

Daily driver: 89 Coupe with 207K plus, BBK shorties,offroad h-pipe,2-chamber flowmasters with dumps

03-09-2001, 05:45 AM	#1
84_GT350 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: Overland Park, KS, USA Posts: 1,631	New paint job It's come time to repaint my car. I'm sticking with the stock color cuz my car only came in one color. What should I be asking for for a top-of-the-line paint job (i.e. how many base coats, clear coats, etc.)? I'm expecting to pay around $3k for the whole thing. Any suggestions? ------------------ 1984 1/2 GT350 (#842 Hatchback w/ T-tops), 302HO, Comp cams Xtreme Energy cam, Carter 625cfm carb, Weiand Stealth intake, MSD distributor, MSD coil, FMS 9mm wires, 1 5/8" MAC unequal shorties, 2 1/2" MAC Prochamber H-pipe, Flowmaster 2 chambers, KYBs, 16"x8" 4 lug Cobra Rs, Falken 245/45ZR16s

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03-09-2001, 09:02 AM	#2
Green92LX Registered Member Join Date: Jun 1999 Location: North Haven,CT Posts: 336	If you go to any respectable shop that turns out quality work, you shouldn't have to ask... The number of coats of base also depends on what color you are spraying the car...typically 3 to 4 coats...DEPENDING ON THE MATERIALS As far as the clear coat is concerned, everybody talks about 4 or 5 coats...not necessary. Two solid passes usually does the job..one again it depends on the materials... Everybody is going to have a different answer to this one though... Take it somewhere that is known for quality and you'll be all set...if the car doesn't need any serious prep work (body work), then 3 g's should score you a pretty nice squirt. ------------------ 1992 5.0 LX, V-1 S-Trim @8LBS, Edelbrock 6037 Heads, Cobra Intake,E-303, 1.6 Roller Rockers,65MM Holley TB, 75 MM Pro M Mass Air, 190 LPH FP w/ 24 lb injectors,MSD 6A and BTM, BBK equal length shorties, offroad h-pipe,Mac Flowpath Mufflers, Pro 5.0, 3.73's,Motorsport "C" springs,welded subframe connectors, Ponies w/ 225/50 Nittos, Dark Green w/ 93 Cobra Spoiler Daily driver: 89 Coupe with 207K plus, BBK shorties,offroad h-pipe,2-chamber flowmasters with dumps