Double_take

Its taken 2 years of off and on again work, but i finally brought my '70 coupe back from paint. I did all the body work myself, starting by removing every scrap of paint and finishing by sanding the primer to 600 grit wet.Here is a partial write up. Yesterday i brought it back home after a week at the shop getting color and clear. There is still a lot of work ahead of me, but this is a major milestone.

This is the second car I have done all the body work, and there is no better feeling than seeing this level finish. Unlike a lot of things in life there are no shortcuts, only the right way and the wrong way. Enjoy...

RDCRIS

Looks good from here.

TucksC3

It looks Outstanding! Now just to get the heater going in the garage, and you have a big winter project. Keep us up to date with some pics of the assembly.

Paul L

That looks very, very nice!

tokim

Beautiful.
A lot of work, but well worth the effort..miles of smiles.

VETFEVER

A black beauty - nice work...

Ldouble619

Looks great

briankeery

Very nice work.

Double_take

Thanks everyone! I have lots of motivation to get this beast done now.

doorgunner

I am Jell-Us!!!!!

Annnnnd inspired!!!!

John 65

Prepped a few myself, no better feeling than seeing that smooth glassy shine. Looks fantastic.

PUNISHER VETTE

What did the paint shop charge to paint it if you don't mind me asking.


99% sure I'm going to attempt to paint mine myself as that's why i bought the car. But I dread screwing it up and having to do all that body work again lol.

Double_take

Id rather not discuss because it was a special one time deal. They spent about 20 hours on the car wet sanding few small areas a little more, masking, cleaning, and painting. Add in $850 worth of top quality paint products and you get a good idea.

Ive done it both ways now. If you can afford it IMO its worth having a pro spray it. The orange peal is less, there are very few specks of dust, and I didnt have to stress for days about doing it myself.

3JsVette

All good points!
From the pictures of your car those points are all supported by the results.
It looks great.

marks76ray

Looks so nice. I'm starting to lean towards getting mine sprayed by a pro. What happened to that L88 hood

persuader

I like it!

Roco71

LOOKS GREAT!

oldschoolvette

That looks awesome...

Stroh

Wow!!! That looks fantastic. Mind if I ask how much it ran you for paint, after you did all the prep? I'm thinking about a repaint on my 75.

Stroh

Oops. Sorry. I missed the previous post on price. Looks great.