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Re: More Paint Questions

To: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: More Paint Questions
From: "Brad Holmes" <bholmes@monk.aum.edu>
Date: Mon, 2 Jul 2001 10:34:37 +600
Chris

Ouch! What'cha do coast your Bemmer under a semi and give her
a crew cut?

At least it wasn't Pinky.


> I am going to have my 1988 BMW painted in the very near future (assuming
> they can weld a new roof on - when parking on a hill make sure you set the
> e-brake!!). The person doing the work on the car is a "shadetree" mechanic.
> What I mean is he doesn't have hugely expensive equipment or a paint booth
> at his disposal.  Having said that I have seen some of his work and it is
> pretty good.  I hate to sound dumb, but I don't know what questions I should
> be asking him regarding how he is going to do it.  The car is diamond black
> metallic.  He said that he uses PPG paint.  I hear a lot about base
> coat/clearcoat - is that the way to go?  Any advise is appreciated.  Thanks.
> 
> Chris Brucciani
> 68 2000
> Marietta, GA
> 
Brad Holmes
bholmes@monk.aum.edu
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