Attn: Columbus Ohio CLC Members

[scotth3886]

I'm painting it myself. I've done it before.

If you have the skill, space and time to do it, that's the way to go!!!!! 

I've yet to find a body shop in C-Bus worth a schiit for this type of work.  They're all majority insurance shops so good luck getting a car done and back.  Some do good enough work for insurance repairs, but not at the level I'm talking about.  Plus, they'll free someone up for a few minutes to work on my car and then pull them away to work on some mad rush insurance job.  I'm willing to pay so that's not the issue so I'm left wondering why the insurance company money is more fungible than mine.

Actually, I'm thinking about a repaint to bring it up to a higher level (I knew I shouldn't have gotten a black car).  It's just not to the level that I can take it to AACA fall Hershey in 2021.  I have it looking better, but still not there.

[spolij]

Hey Scott
like I said I've done it before but it was 40 some years ago! I still remember how it's just a matter of capability. But I'm sure after a few screw ups I will get it together. I found, like any paint job even with aerosol it depends on how you finish the paint REE wet sanding. If you use a good quality paint and have the proper equipment applying the paint is relatively easy. Of course it's a matter of trial and error which can be very time-consuming. But when all is said and done what's the most important thing is sanding the orange peel out. Once that's gone that is the best finish you can expect. Then of course too coats of clear coat. More sanding then buffing. When I heard the good show quality paint job runs about $30,000 I didn't even bother looking because I can't afford that. As it is the materials alone including two guns are about $1500. A big part of the expense with the company doing the paint work is removing all the chrome, bumpers, hood and trunk lids and if you really want to get into it the fenders and doors etc. which is what I would have to do.
I have the space, it's a little tight but it will do. I'm retired so I have the time.
The paint shops today have a commitment to the insurance companies and so those jobs become priority. Plus they can do a lot more work and make more money in the time it takes to concentrate on the classic.
I should be painting mine this fall so it should be ready by the winter. I figure it will take at least a month. Can't wait to drive it in the summer with the top down.
The paint on your car in the photo looks great. I know this is different seeing it in person. By the way looks like you need an air bag on that wall! LOL.
The backseat with the foot rest and desk looks amazing. I thought they only came in limousines.
Well keep in touch hope to see you at the coffee place soon.
John

[scotth3886]

Hey Scott
like I said I've done it before but it was 40 some years ago! I still remember how it's just a matter of capability. But I'm sure after a few screw ups I will get it together. I found, like any paint job even with aerosol it depends on how you finish the paint REE wet sanding. If you use a good quality paint and have the proper equipment applying the paint is relatively easy. Of course it's a matter of trial and error which can be very time-consuming. But when all is said and done what's the most important thing is sanding the orange peel out. Once that's gone that is the best finish you can expect. Then of course too coats of clear coat. More sanding then buffing. When I heard the good show quality paint job runs about $30,000 I didn't even bother looking because I can't afford that. As it is the materials alone including two guns are about $1500. A big part of the expense with the company doing the paint work is removing all the chrome, bumpers, hood and trunk lids and if you really want to get into it the fenders and doors etc. which is what I would have to do.
I have the space, it's a little tight but it will do. I'm retired so I have the time.
The paint shops today have a commitment to the insurance companies and so those jobs become priority. Plus they can do a lot more work and make more money in the time it takes to concentrate on the classic.
I should be painting mine this fall so it should be ready by the winter. I figure it will take at least a month. Can't wait to drive it in the summer with the top down.
The paint on your car in the photo looks great. I know this is different seeing it in person. By the way looks like you need an air bag on that wall! LOL.
The backseat with the foot rest and desk looks amazing. I thought they only came in limousines.
Well keep in touch hope to see you at the coffee place soon.
John

Yes, the Broughams have tables and footrests.  The series 60 does not, but other than that they're the same car.

I ended up doing most all of the work on my 63 GP when I did the restoration on that 20 years ago, but prior to that it had been 30+ years since I painted silver.  The body shop owner was a fall-down drunk so I just wanted to get it done and out of there.  Plus, no way he was going to do the amount of blocking that I wanted to get it absolutely straight. 

If I had the space and all of the equipment, I would do this one myself because if I was that picky with silver I will absolutely drive someone nuts with black.  After all, Black Paint Matters, right??

After all, the actual process of painting is easy.  The prep work and finish work is what takes the time.

The quality of paint job I want would be $25 - 30k, but the issue I have is the time.  I can't let the car go for 3 - 4 years or I won't be around to get it back.   

And regarding my front wall in the garage, I took a hammer and made many well placed dents to accommodate the 3" of car that wouldn't fit in the garage.  What's strange is that I know my garage is 228" inches deep and the car is supposed to be 227.5" so where the extra 3" came from, I don't know.   Yeah true, everyone would like to have an extra 3" or so !