how much schould i spend? an where?

 

home depot

 

if you have no hookups at all anywhere from 500(for a job from a cheap place like earl sheib) up to 4500 for a color change from MOB works.

I made a post similar to this. If I can find it, I'll post it here for you. Just be cautios about people that are willing to offer "deals". I had one guy PM me that he could get it done for 1600(if I bought his header) but then he tells me because it is a friends shop he has to drive the car there and then deliver it back to me when it's finished and that I can't say it's my car. (Sound a little shady to anyone else???)

Here you go:

http://hondamarketplace.com/zerothread?id=1454751

 

id say around 1500 is a good deal for paint

 

$1500-$2000 at least for a quality paint job that will last more then 5 years.

 

low end 400 mid 900 something that wont fall off in 2 yrs 1300+

 

DIY

dewalt 5'' RO sander @ 12rpm/w dust collection for hvac or shopair + 100' ext cord 100$

masking/sanding discs/dust mask/razorblade/filler.bondo/rubber sanding block/lint free cloth for dust and debris removal 100$

(spraygun+ air tank.... optional) pay someone to spray it if its your first time.. watch them to learn 100-1000$

Sanding discs 4 paint removal

80-grit
220-grit
400-grit
600-grit

Self-etching sealant/primer- with rust sealer/

800-grit

paint

clear coat 2-4 coats with no drying time

wetsand
1500-grit

wetsand
2000-grit


Total after purchasing paint/sanding priming yourself/masking and slipping the guy at macco a 200$ tip under the table to take care of you... then u might be happy with the results



search the forums for the other DIY paint... some blue del sol turned out pretty good