thallanor
12-07-11, 10:02 AM
It's been awhile since I've posted, but it's mainly because my car has not been in a condition to be seen, as those who saw it over the summer can attest. It currently looks more like a drifter than anything, with missing body kit and mismatched body panels.
I was wondering if anyone knew of anyone who is willing to spray paint on my car for a reasonable price or in exchange for computer services or take payment over a year? I don't have a lot of money on hand but until the car is painted, it's just hiding in storage because it looks so horrible.
It doesn't need to be a perfect job - I figure in a few years I can get it done better. But right now, it's a mishmash of colours. I do have all of the body kit. I've just taken it off and removed the interior so it's ready for paint. (Though before parts of the body kit are put back on, bolts would need to be drilled out and retapped - some snapped off when the kit was removed.) I've already started Bondo, sanding, and prep on two areas - one was a dent that was nasty, and another was a tiny amount of surface rust that I sanded down, then filled with a small amount of Bondo to keep it flush.
My current plan, if all else fails, is to rattlecan it - it wouldn't be perfect but would be passable. But for that, I'd need a heated garage for a week or two. So if anyone has any leads there, that is an option too.
I'm in the Edmonton area but for paint, it could be taken anywhere from here to Calgary. Heck, even Grande Prairie is an option if a deal could be worked out.
I hate to sound desperate, but I worked so hard to finally get Derpy - the name me and friends have given the car - and I'd just love to have it half-arsed presentable in the spring.
I'd love to hear any suggestions.
I was wondering if anyone knew of anyone who is willing to spray paint on my car for a reasonable price or in exchange for computer services or take payment over a year? I don't have a lot of money on hand but until the car is painted, it's just hiding in storage because it looks so horrible.
It doesn't need to be a perfect job - I figure in a few years I can get it done better. But right now, it's a mishmash of colours. I do have all of the body kit. I've just taken it off and removed the interior so it's ready for paint. (Though before parts of the body kit are put back on, bolts would need to be drilled out and retapped - some snapped off when the kit was removed.) I've already started Bondo, sanding, and prep on two areas - one was a dent that was nasty, and another was a tiny amount of surface rust that I sanded down, then filled with a small amount of Bondo to keep it flush.
My current plan, if all else fails, is to rattlecan it - it wouldn't be perfect but would be passable. But for that, I'd need a heated garage for a week or two. So if anyone has any leads there, that is an option too.
I'm in the Edmonton area but for paint, it could be taken anywhere from here to Calgary. Heck, even Grande Prairie is an option if a deal could be worked out.
I hate to sound desperate, but I worked so hard to finally get Derpy - the name me and friends have given the car - and I'd just love to have it half-arsed presentable in the spring.
I'd love to hear any suggestions.