1966 Valiant Signet Convertible Resto

68 Sedan said
One last suggestion. IF there is a possibility you won't be painting the car, then leave it in bare metal so the painter can work it up using matched primer and paint. My guy won't guaranty his work if someone brings him a car in primer....for probably the reason you're doing yours a second time.

It's your car. Do what you feel best. But I wouldn't run the risk a second time

Good suggestion. The way I see it at this point is I'm going to be running the risk either way. Like they always say...IF YOU WANT IT DONE RIGHT YOU GOTTA DO IT YOURSELF.

I totally agree with you about using properly matched products, following tech sheets and strictly adhering to the proper steps in the process of good bodywork and prep. All of which were mickey-moused with my previous painter.

I'm the one who really cares about the car and I don't want to get burned a second time. I also don't have a ton more money to throw back into this thing. What I do have is extra time and patience to do it right. All I want is a "pro" to thoroughly check my work before laying down some sick BC/CC. Hopefully it will be someone that will be willing to guide me throught the proper steps and use products he would plan on using if he were to do all the bodywork.

My goal is to do as much of the work as possible and I know a painter will not guaranty the paint with me doing all the bodywork. But.......I will at least have the satisfaction of knowing that the bodywork that I do will be very meticulous and any products I use will be 100% compatible with PPG deltron paint. Plus I get the added pride in the work I did even if it does not come out 100% perfect.

We'll see....maybe I'll be able to find another painter before the car goes to the media blaster and I can get his recommendation and price quote based what parts I do myself versus him doing everything from bare metal up.

Until then back to more reading about paint and body :glasses9: