Based on the discussion going, perhaps Sears Weather beater applied with a good roller is the best solution. At least it will be easier to remove later. Brian D500s in MI Roger Howard wrote: > Personally, I wouldnt' trust them to remove ANY of the chrome trim...it is > tough enough for us hobbyists to figure out how it comes off- > I would also be very surprised if they removed bumpers, after all thse years > of rusty Ohio winters. > The clock is always ticking at a business... > I have been told the paint they use is bought by the drum, and of sourse it > would be enamel, but the cars I see coming out of Maaco and Earl Sheib look > good from 60 feet away as I drive past at 35 mph > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Garrett" <[email protected]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Monday, July 09, 2001 11:02 PM > Subject: [FWDLK] Paint Question > > > I'm considering painting my 57 Dodge, both because it needs it, and > because > > it will probably help it sell (of course, I'll probably like it so much > > after its painted, I won't want to sell it). Due to the fact that I'm in > > college and my job doesn't pay me diddly, I'd like to take a cheap, yet > > quality route. My question is, should I use Sears Weatherbeater, or > should > > I go with the Dutch Boy premium series? AND, should I use a brush or a > > roller? > > HA HA, just kidding. > > > > But seriously, I was just curious if anyone had any experience in dealing > > with a place such as Maaco, and how things went. A previous owner said a > > repaint at Maaco would run around $325, and that would cover some bodywork > > repairs as well as removal of all chrome/stainless trim, and I think maybe > > even the bumpers for painting. The paint job doesn't have to be award > > winning, I just want to get a layer of something on the car to inhibit > rust > > from starting/spreading. Like I said, I'm just looking for any feedback, > > positive or negative, and/or any suggestions of other places that might do > a > > quality job for someone with a budget like I have. I live in the > Columbus, > > Ohio area, just in case anybody on the list knows someone close by. > > Thanks in Advance, > > > > Garrett in Ohio > > 57 Coronet > > 4 1970 Dodge Charger Daytona hotwheels > >
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