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Mar 20, 2007 13:24:41 GMT
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Hi all, painty question here!
Would a blowover be a cheaper answer to a full external respray for the dolly, what factors need to be addressed before commencing?
Russ
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Mar 20, 2007 13:28:28 GMT
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blow over is always cheaper. same amount of masking is required, not as much prep work, and the inside doesnt get done. I'm no expert tho
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Mar 20, 2007 14:26:34 GMT
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Different people have different ideas about what is a "blowover" and what is a "full respray". Most people who do a "blowover" would probably be better off leaving well alone IMHO... If you're going to have to prep the car and remove bits etc rather than mask them, might as well go the whole hog and respray it properly since it won't be that much extra work. Things like mirrors, handles, badges etc are often as easy to take off as they are to mask and you'll get a far better result! Guess it depends what standard of finish you're after too though and how much cash is available. So to sum up: I have no idea! Sorry!  |
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Mar 20, 2007 14:26:44 GMT
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i would imagine a blowover would be a good few hundred chaeper the the full do, especially if you prep it yourself.
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Mar 20, 2007 14:35:06 GMT
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Agreeing with Jonnys points, i'd want a crispy respray, by that a full strip and paint all over, as a blow over i'd want to at least check no rust is seeping through, and bits are carefully removed that can be removed. having said that, i'm in a few minds what to do with one of mine, blow over could be on the cards... this chaps car had a blow over and a load of DIY work by previous owner.    |
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Mar 20, 2007 14:39:53 GMT
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Hi all, painty question here! Would a blowover be a cheaper answer to a full external respray for the dolly, what factors need to be addressed before commencing? Russ I reckon get it on the road, polish the shiny bits and call the other bits patina. Localised repairs can be done and painted with cans with quite good results. |
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Mar 20, 2007 14:39:54 GMT
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I once paid £50 for a 'blowover', what a waste of money that was. Better to save up longer, and pay the other £50 next time for 'the works'.
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Mar 20, 2007 14:56:47 GMT
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£50? In Sheffield you get a blowover for a fiver....
*ahem*
Blowover resprays are curse word, and within a few years (even months) will look worse than the paint you were covering up. Nothing puts people off when selling your car more than overspray on rubbers, lamps, handles.... and then you're on the defensive trying to prove it's never been poorly accident-repaired.
Save up a bit longer, do some prepwork yourself, remove parts and get it done properly. And don't be tempted to include 'driving round in the car covered with lots of primer' in the prepwork either, it's not water-resistant and the car shouldn't leave the spraybooth between primer and topcoat really.
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Mar 20, 2007 16:13:14 GMT
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^^^^ what Pillock said.
Blowover means paint on the door rubbers, tyres, grill, glass, interiror....
and little or no prep. Paint flakes off and old rust comes straight back. In some cases (one of mine) in 3 weeks!
Also ^^^^^^ what Seth said.
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Mar 20, 2007 22:10:31 GMT
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£50? In Sheffield you get a blowover for a fiver.... *ahem* Blowover resprays are curse word, and within a few years (even months) will look worse than the paint you were covering up. Nothing puts people off when selling your car more than overspray on rubbers, lamps, handles.... and then you're on the defensive trying to prove it's never been poorly accident-repaired. Save up a bit longer, do some prepwork yourself, remove parts and get it done properly. And don't be tempted to include 'driving round in the car covered with lots of primer' in the prepwork either, it's not water-resistant and the car shouldn't leave the spraybooth between primer and topcoat really.  :Dwhat area ;D ;D |
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:Dwhat area ;D ;D