Fixing a bad paint job...

[85carrera]

Hey all,

Thanks for all the help so far!! I've got another question about this 85 carrera I just picked up...

The previous paint was pretty bad. Overspray being the biggest problem. Even on the door handles!! I just wish the guy would have masked the car better...would have looked perfect then. I'm wondering if you guys know a place in LA (preferrably up around Pasadena (near TRE) where I can bring it and hopefully get a nice detail job fixing up the overspray, etc? How much would something like that run me?

You can't really tell from the pics, but I should have got some pics closer up.

[Emission]

I would take it to another body shop, not a detailing place.

The body shop will know how to remove the overspray correctly - I fear a detailing shop will just throw chemicals at it until one works (potentially damaging things further).

[stormmaster]

I concur

[85carrera]

yah....ok...definitely a body shop then. Anyone have recommendations for a place near Pasadena, CA?

[Don Plumley]

Why not Kevin's place in Van Nuys?

Automotive Innovations and Restoration
15020 Oxnard St. unit E
Van Nuys, Ca. 91411
818 786 2181

Also - be very careful with the chromed cast wheels. A friend just discovered nasty cracks on his (993 Cup II's), so unsafe he wouldn't drive on them. Take them off and look at the back sides closely.

[Brillo]

Originally posted by Don Plumley
Why not Kevin's place in Van Nuys?

Automotive Innovations and Restoration
15020 Oxnard St. unit E
Van Nuys, Ca. 91411
818 786 2181

I'll second taking it to KevinP73.

[sluk]

Depending on how "bad" the overspray is - you may be able to use a clay bar to remove some of the over spray. Judicious use of a rubbing or polishing compounds can help. You can check over on roadfly's detailing board for more information.

Good luck.

[boxster03]

Go to a professional, 2 thumbs up for KevinP

[discovery2]

looks great

[Wayne 962]

I 2nd the clay bar approach - use the Adam's claybar stuff, that's what I use on my car:

http://www.pelicanparts.com/catalog/shopcart/CARE/POR_CARE_admpol-detail.htm

-Wayne

[Bobboloo]

What ever you do, do not take it to Kevin....




...He needs to finish my 73' and Jacks' BBII first.