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Old Nov 7, 2010 | 11:19 PM
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My friend wants to get his wife's Accord repainted. No real bodywork needed. He would be happy with a single stage paint job (black) if it can withstand Florida's weather for about 2 years. Looking to spend up to $500. Any recommendations?
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Old Nov 8, 2010 | 02:13 AM
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why does not he try for powder coating?
It would be very time saving and efficient.
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Old Nov 8, 2010 | 02:15 AM
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Originally Posted by 1slowcrx
My friend wants to get his wife's Accord repainted. No real bodywork needed. He would be happy with a single stage paint job (black) if it can withstand Florida's weather for about 2 years. Looking to spend up to $500. Any recommendations?
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Old Nov 8, 2010 | 04:12 AM
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Tell him to google how to do proper prep work and drop it off at a Maco you have done research online at.
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Old Nov 8, 2010 | 10:10 AM
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Originally Posted by Iba
why does not he try for powder coating?
It would be very time saving and efficient.
Do you know anywhere with an oven big enough for a car? I'm sure it would cost more than $500 for just the powder alone to powdercoat an entire car.
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Old Nov 8, 2010 | 10:52 AM
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Check tr's paint and body section
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Old Nov 8, 2010 | 12:15 PM
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that electrobake place... they advertise in those little coupon books. I've seen some sharp looking cars come from out of that place... don't know about longevity though. Never dealt with them personally...
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Old Nov 8, 2010 | 12:17 PM
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do your own body work then take it to econo, all they do is spray it
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Old Nov 8, 2010 | 12:20 PM
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Friend of mine and I decided to try that 'paint your car with a roller' idea
http://horsepowersports.com/paint-yo...for-under-100/

Didnt have time to sand down the whole car to get rid of the orange peel. This is his 4th BMW beater car and he just wanted it one color.





























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Old Nov 8, 2010 | 03:40 PM
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Those are big time fail.. They fuck up the paint more than it already is
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