MY bodywork thread, from start to finish Options

[Batman722]

when I bought this car away back it had been repainted by the previous owner and it was a hack job. The color was custom so it was difficult for me to match for the skirts/extensions and the guy didn't really feel like sanding the car before painting it so there were a lot of spots where the paint was just chipping right off the car

so let's start with the pics

getting it sanded

I stripped everything off the car (spoiler, bumper, mirrors, moldings) and brought it over to a friend's new house. A guy who sands car at a Maaco came to do some sanding and fix a couple small dings. Thanks Hector















next here are some shots of it at the shop and in the booth

they sanded the chip gaurd off the doors



and fixed some cracks in the skirts





getting taped off





and a few shots of the base with no clear







first coat of clear





and the second coat of clear

[tomazws]

Where do I find impressive auto body experts in Southern California??!?!!?




sigh........

[Slick]

Where do I find impressive auto body experts in Southern California??!?!!?

sigh........

You and me both! We don't have anyone NEAR the skill level that Manny has! Great job and color!

This post has been edited by Slick: Aug 14, 2007 - 1:36 PM

[presure2]

Where do I find impressive auto body experts in Southern California??!?!!?

sigh........

You and me both! We don't have anyone NEAR the skill level that Manny has! Great job and color!

lol, thanks guys.
dustin, hector, and myself worked hard to prep the car well to give me a good base to lay the paint onto.
i cant believe you guys cant find a good body/paint man in CALIFORNIA of all places.
the best advice i can give anyone looking for paint work, is to go to as many shops as you can, and look at the work that is coming out of the booth.
you want to see a car that hasnt be detailed, or buffed or anything.
if they try and shy you away from wanting to look around the shop, move on.

[Slick]

Where do I find impressive auto body experts in Southern California??!?!!?

sigh........

You and me both! We don't have anyone NEAR the skill level that Manny has! Great job and color!

lol, thanks guys.
dustin, hector, and myself worked hard to prep the car well to give me a good base to lay the paint onto.
i cant believe you guys cant find a good body/paint man in CALIFORNIA of all places.
the best advice i can give anyone looking for paint work, is to go to as many shops as you can, and look at the work that is coming out of the booth.
you want to see a car that hasnt be detailed, or buffed or anything.
if they try and shy you away from wanting to look around the shop, move on.

Manny, you willing to take a trip to Africa? You can shack up at my place while you prep my car! All the coconuts and bananas you can eat!