how much was YOUR paint job
so why do you want to get out if i might ask?? i was thinking of going to uti for autobody. does the pay suck?
$3000. Im thinking of just selling my 95 sc4 for $5500, then putting that $3000 onto it, then buying a 98-99 with better condition paint with the spoiler kit already installed...................really makes since when u think about it.
i love autobody but after u take the course and get familer with actual body damage u will have a clear eye and finger for paint jobs and body reconstruction. i personaly just had enough i love working in a office and making decisisons.
i have worked at 2 body shops the newbie treatment isn't the best. but i stuck it out but in the end i quit. ask ur self this why make 8.00 when u can make 16.00 plus monthly bonuses.
but i would go into the field to learn the skills never stop ur self from oppertnuity to learn somthing
painted these harley rear fenders
just a sample but back on topic
well to be honest working for people has never my style. i've worked for caliber custom paints. (they make custom parts for harley) now i am a manager trainee for car-x pay is good and i have 4 techs and a service writer under me so i am making a small peice of cake as of now just trying to get back on my feet.
i love autobody but after u take the course and get familer with actual body damage u will have a clear eye and finger for paint jobs and body reconstruction. i personaly just had enough i love working in a office and making decisisons.
i have worked at 2 body shops the newbie treatment isn't the best. but i stuck it out but in the end i quit. ask ur self this why make 8.00 when u can make 16.00 plus monthly bonuses.
but i would go into the field to learn the skills never stop ur self from oppertnuity to learn somthing
painted these harley rear fenders
just a sample but back on topic
i love autobody but after u take the course and get familer with actual body damage u will have a clear eye and finger for paint jobs and body reconstruction. i personaly just had enough i love working in a office and making decisisons.
i have worked at 2 body shops the newbie treatment isn't the best. but i stuck it out but in the end i quit. ask ur self this why make 8.00 when u can make 16.00 plus monthly bonuses.
but i would go into the field to learn the skills never stop ur self from oppertnuity to learn somthing
painted these harley rear fenders
just a sample but back on topic
T70, that's some beautiful work
t70 if i may ask a question regarding painting.
How much thinner do you guys ussually put into the final clear coat.
I have tried many different mixtures and the best one for me is almost a 50 / 50 thinner to clear ratio, it seems to keep the orange peeling to a bare minimum.
Also any other advice on how to avoid the notorious orange peeling would be really appreciated.
Thank you
How much thinner do you guys ussually put into the final clear coat.
I have tried many different mixtures and the best one for me is almost a 50 / 50 thinner to clear ratio, it seems to keep the orange peeling to a bare minimum.
Also any other advice on how to avoid the notorious orange peeling would be really appreciated.
Thank you
i was usuing the pressure pot when i was working for the harley place. it vary on vistocity and mixure ratios but learning how to use ur gun is the main focus. i seen people with 10.00 guns do wonderful paint jobs i pesonally have painted about 8 cars from start to finish with sata jets. the paint job came out good but i got runs in my clear from over doing it so learing to shoot on some bare shaped medal is the best options for starters
but when looking at paint jobs ur eyes will lye to you if you dont know what ur looking for. if any thing your hands should be eyes and ur eyes should be your hands
but when looking at paint jobs ur eyes will lye to you if you dont know what ur looking for. if any thing your hands should be eyes and ur eyes should be your hands
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Its funny how people want a really good paintjob but dont wanna spend the money. The materials and the time it takes do bodywork prep and paint and buff is very time consuming. I paint cars and always have people asking if ill do it for $700 or cheaper lol. sorry not trying to be a douche lol
, still lots and lots of work(black cherry kandy over copper metallic base)
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Good materials for all over paint job are going to cost around $800 including primer, you still need to get tape, masking paper, sand paper, mixing cups, mixing sticks, thinner to clean the gun. Its about a grand for a decent job in just materials if youre not doing any body work. So 2 grand to do 60 or so hours worth of work on an all over job. I dont see anyone charging you 30 dollars per hour flat unless they are absolutly crazy. Lets not forget the cost of rent in a paint shop, electric...etc.
Nothing worse then a bad paint job when converting a car over to a color such as RSP..
I paid $2800 for the paint job on my red SC, if any of yall remember it..
anyways I found a guy later that probably could hve done a better job for around 2k.. Too bad it was too late.
I paid $2800 for the paint job on my red SC, if any of yall remember it..
anyways I found a guy later that probably could hve done a better job for around 2k.. Too bad it was too late.
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I agree with mdsc i painted my sc myself didnt realize it was so much prep work. i Understand now why a good paint job cost so much. In my area $3500plus i was quated. Some places 5k and up