[Brant]

I'm at that stage. I've talked to a few shops but was really impressed with one. Seemed to have a great eye for detail and is willing to fix up a few areas I've had trouble with.

I have a few questions. I always thought you would wet sand inbetween a couple coats of clear, reaply and then buff. This gentleman said it's not necessary to do so, as long as the clear is applied properly - 2 coats. He said I could have a third coat put on, then have that wet sanded and polished, but because a third coat would bring out swelling, the extra 500 hundred for this last process isn't really justified (if the first two were done properly) - meaning the difference would be subtle.

Is my paint going to look nice without the wet sand and buff? I always thought this was mandatory for a great paint job? I've been qouted $2000 for material and labour. $500 extra for the wet sand and buff. Is it worth it, as I have nothing to compare.

I would love your help and advise, as this is the most important dicision I will make. Please tell me how you painted you Challenger and what kind of feedback you got. What is the minimum amount of work, required to paint your $15,000 dollar challenger.

(body is super straight) requires sealer and base/clear.


THANKS A MILLION (I hope this is OK to discuss)

[dave-r]

I am no expert. In fact I am very ignorant of how to paint cars. But I always thought it was the wet sand and buff that gave a good paint job the absolute "like glass" finish?

[marco]

Im with dave, since your already dishing out that much money, you might as well spend 500 more and not have to worry that you made a big mistake.

[insuranceguy]

Please wet sand and buff! There are enough $399 paint job specials on the road with the bow tie and blue oval boys. A Challenger is royalty among muscle cars, and it's got to a look good.

The 3 places I am looking to paint my Chally are quoting 15 to 25 K us (which is why it has yet to be painted). I am changing colors and am a bit picky, mind you, which is why the cost is high.

5 to 7500 sounds like a good number for a high quality ppg paint job with many coats of clear, wet sanded and polish. Re-chrome the bumpers, polish the chrome trim around the glass, replace the lenses and wheel arch moldings.

Then you need the velvet rope to keep everyone away!

Todd