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Re: $39.95 Paint Job...

To: Marc Tyler <mtyler@hctc.net>,
Subject: Re: $39.95 Paint Job...
From: Ronnie Day <rday@hot.rr.com>
Date: Tue, 07 Mar 2006 21:05:36 -0600
> Marc

> Is that all paint, primer filler, sandpaper, etc?  I paid about $120
> for a gallon of off-white Dupont Nason Single stage Urethane enamel,
> catylizer and reducer.  Color has a big influence over the price.
> Reds and Yellows will be $$$$$$$$.

Why didn't you tell me this about 5 years ago. I had the Dupont TOO BRIGHT
YELLOW for the 510 custom mixed. Two gallons of color, the reducer, the
clear and primer were around $1100, IIRC. Ouch! But the car definitely jumps
out at you. Now if it were only finished and I could actually drive it.

I've pretty much decided that I'll do the roadster (when I do the frame off
in a couple of years) in the metallic silver that Honda's using on the
S2000, probably with several coats of clear for extra depth. What the hell,
it's only money. ;>)

RD




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