Hello,
Does anyone know how many coats of paint a restored car normally have?
Thought I would ask as I’m almost ready to have it painted.
Thanks
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Painting a car
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Painting a car
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1969 911t, eighth off the production line - B Series, Collecting Parts Again for Resto.
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1984 Devon T25 VW Campervan, Back on the Road
1969 Italian Lambretta GP200. Tuned, (restored)
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Re: Painting a car
Follow Gary for a top class finish. Having seen his car, the paint is outstanding.
I had mine painted locally in 2K non metallic, 2 coats 4 years ago, £1500 inc everything, so it did not get coat after coat etc!
I had mine painted locally in 2K non metallic, 2 coats 4 years ago, £1500 inc everything, so it did not get coat after coat etc!
73T 911 Coupe, road/hillclimber 3.2L
Lola t 492 / 3.2 hillclimb racer
Boxster 987 Gen II 2.9
Lola t 492 / 3.2 hillclimb racer
Boxster 987 Gen II 2.9
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Re: Painting a car
I would have a word with Darren. He’s prepared and painted some wonderful cars.
Glasurit single stage is what I used on the targa and with the right matching base coats, thinners etc and the finish is beyond my expectations.
Regards
Mike
Glasurit single stage is what I used on the targa and with the right matching base coats, thinners etc and the finish is beyond my expectations.
Regards
Mike
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73 RS (Sold)
67 S
Mint T (Sold)
996 Turbo (Sold)
73 2.4E (home after 25 years) and Sold again
73T targa (signal yellow project)
1953 Vauxhall Velox
914/6
1963 356B
https://www.mybespokeroom.com/
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Re: Painting a car
^^ That's a good idea.
Certainly more paint does not equal better finish.
Certainly more paint does not equal better finish.
73T 911 Coupe, road/hillclimber 3.2L
Lola t 492 / 3.2 hillclimb racer
Boxster 987 Gen II 2.9
Lola t 492 / 3.2 hillclimb racer
Boxster 987 Gen II 2.9