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I don't see anything about epoxy primer or etch primer in your material list it is the hart and sole of a good long lasting paint job it is about 250.00 for a setup 800.00 sounds very cheep there is still masking paper,tape,tack cloths,clean up thinner,pre cleaner,scotch bright,sand paper,filler,base coat reducer,base coat hardner,sealer,sealer hardner,sealer reducer, the list goes on and on.Unless he is donating those things to get the job and he still has a good size electric bill from the fans and compressor to pay, don't sound like much prophet left in the end.make sure of what you are getting for that price if he is planning on putting fill primer over bare metal to save money you will be repainting it the first time it gets any water sprayed on it like rain or washing.If it gets a chip in it rust will run under the paint like a scared rabbit.Not trying to pee in your cheerios but 700-800 just will not get it for ALL of the proper materials for a lasting paint job.
Good luck,Bruce

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I have found A painter for my car, he came out and looked at the car, and we chatted for about 3 hours. He is out of work right now, and doesnt have much on his plate. I have seen his work before, he is the type of guy, that will give you what you want. I know of cars he has painted for $500 total. Cheapy paint jobs that look good for a little while.
But he can lay down some nice paint. He has over 20 years experience paint, and autobody. He is actually a old friend of my Father-in-laws.
Anyways
He has quoted me $1200 for labor. Which I think is a great deal. We have priced out paint, etc...looks like we can get it done for under $2K.
He insisted on a econo line from Dupont (nason, or mason?)
Anyways here is a few priced products.
-$200 for a gallon of red base coat paint.
-$200 for the Good Chromo clear
-$130 for a gallon of fill primer
he has also priced on some Value shade, and some sealer etc....
Looks like it will be in the $700-$800 range for materials...
He said he will knock it out very quick...
3-4 weeks tops....He is getting the car by the middle of the week.
He assured me it will be slick, I plan to take a a guy with me before the actual base coat will get applied to inspect or decide if anything need addressed or changed...
The car will look good, again this is a race car, and function is what its about...
I will post picks and updates when possible.. I havent looked back through the thread, but I remember some people thinking that material alone would be $3k...LOL

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it all depends on the quality of the products you buy Bob. you can get a gallon of paint from summit for under a $100 . I would make up a written contract if I were you. just to protect yourself

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I don't see anything about epoxy primer or etch primer in your material list it is the hart and sole of a good long lasting paint job it is about 250.00 for a setup 800.00 sounds very cheep there is still masking paper,tape,tack cloths,clean up thinner,pre cleaner,scotch bright,sand paper,filler,base coat reducer,base coat hardner,sealer,sealer hardner,sealer reducer, the list goes on and on.Unless he is donating those things to get the job and he still has a good size electric bill from the fans and compressor to pay, don't sound like much prophet left in the end.make sure of what you are getting for that price if he is planning on putting fill primer over bare metal to save money you will be repainting it the first time it gets any water sprayed on it like rain or washing.If it gets a chip in it rust will run under the paint like a scared rabbit.Not trying to pee in your cheerios but 700-800 just will not get it for ALL of the proper materials for a lasting paint job.
Good luck,Bruce

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IDK
there isnt anything to mask up on the car though. No glass,trim,interior what so ever. No chrome, tail lights etc.
He said he had some supply's left over from previous jobs. He didnt say what, I will be picking up the supplies, so we will see.

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