[V6-12v] Respray

[Kent McLean]

James Whitehouse wrote:
> In any case, I wondered if anyone had any experience of getting a good,
> complete respray done on these cars. A friend of mine who's an Audi mechanic
> reckoned about £2500 for a proper job with the windows out and trim removed
> by a reputable shop where the job will last properly. I'm more concerned
> that they'll have problems getting rid of the last semi-crappy job though.

I'm no expert, but to "do it right" the windows would have to come out.
And on an older car, the rubber seals for the windows may not take the
abuse, so you may want to plan on replacing the rubber seals ($$$, or
rather £££). The more trim that comes off (for a better, no-overspray
job), the more it will cost.  You may be able to find a painter that
will let you remove the trim (and windows, if you are up to it) to
save you some on the labor.

As for the crappy paint job, your painter will best be able to answer
that question. Is the old paint compatible with the new?  Will it make
a sound foundation if it is sanded smooth? Does it have to be sanded
back to the original factory paint? Do you want it sanded back to bare
metal? Each step adds £££s to the total.

Me? My 100S hood has a 3-foot long crack in it. It would cost more to
repaint the hood than the car is worth, so I pragmatically live with it.

Peace.

-- 
Kent McLean
'94 100 S Avant, "Moody"
'89 200 TQ, "Bad Puppy" up in smoke