It's far from perfect but I appreciate the compliments guys . I just try to show my experience so people do it once not twiceyup,a proper paint job makes or brakes the car,example above!
It's far from perfect but I appreciate the compliments guys . I just try to show my experience so people do it once not twiceyup,a proper paint job makes or brakes the car,example above!
Thankfully I don't look any further than my own mirror when I need paint work done. Been doing my own paint work for more than 30 years.
I used to only do it for myself, then word got out and I started doing parts and cars for family and friends, then it got out of control and became a full time "part time" hobby. I didn't enjoy doing it anymore so I ended up shutting it down.
Now I just keep up with my own cars again, but occasionally I'll do a Mustang for a friend. These days my buddy price for a complete paint job starts at 5K.
The best general advice I can give is the best way to find a reputable shop, and that is "always" by word of mouth. If you're like me you attend alot of shows and cruise ins. You will typically see alot of nice work. Ask where it was done and how thorough it was done, not how much. There are alot of great painters in my area of town with great reputations. The best ones are the most expensive and rightfully so. It is hard work and is a specialty. A good shop stays busy with Classic cars, musclecars, hotrods, ect because enthusiast will seek out the good shops. If the shop is full of run of the mill daily drivers it is typically a discount 'knock it out" and "move to the next one" shop. I would avoid those, "even if they are cheaper".
Reputation is more important than how much $. You will pay for a good thorough paint job.