IML: It's the Prep not the Paint

["Douglas Nieblas" <doug58imp@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Painting a car, as with most aspects of restoration, depends on what you 
want. If you are building a 100% bone stock car, then you'll have to find 
the original color and type of paint. If you are building a driver to enjoy 
in an increasingly polluted world, then a modern paint would be better 
suited to your needs. The trick of a good paint job is the prep work that 
the paint will sit on. The prep work is far more important than the paint 
job itself I've been told by many painters. Avoid the high volume body shops 
who want to get your car in and out quickly. Find a painter who will take 
the time to prep the body right and wet sand the paint to a glassy finish. 
Make sure that either they or you remove all the stainless and chrome. Some 
shops will tell you that they will do it, but will instead use masking tape 
around the trim to save time. Lastly, never pay up front. Review the 
paintjob and if you find imperfections or blemishes, make them correct these 
before payment. Good luck with your paintjob and I hope everything will be 
fine. A newly painted car, when done right, is one of the most beautiful 
sights in the world. Especially if that car is an Imperial. Happy 
Imperialing Folks

                                                                Doug
                                                               '58 Crown 
coupe(needs a paintjob and lots more)


> From: "bom tie" <bomtie@xxxxxxxxxx>
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> Subject: IML:  Painting Clear Base?
> Date: Mon,  5 Dec 2005 23:43:53 -0500 (EST)
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> I am painting black. Does basecoat clear look right for a 50's-60's factory 
> job. Or will single stage give a deeper gloss that looks closer to factory 
> look?
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