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[shtewps]

Originally Posted by tjwahid

Hey shtewps, I dont know if u remember me. But my car is exactly the condition ur car used to be (well may be not that severe). I got few quotes, one said $1500 and I know the work is as good as it gets and another said $400 along with the words "you cant be picky" so I ran away from him.

I think 1600 is a decent price and from those pics, its well worth it.
My car is pearl white too and the rust stands out like piss on snow. The guy told me it will cost extra few hundred bucks just because of the pearl paint.

Congrats man!!! I can tell that you probably feel like king right now.
One question, did u spray the whole car or just the quarters?

Yes, i do remember you. Thanks, and yeah, I definately drive around like its 1991

My trunk, quarters, bumpers, and fenders were all painted. Basically everything but the hood and roof.

Originally Posted by acc-unit

Very nice, difference is night and day! I would suggest getting those skirts painted however, I think you would be very pleased with the outcome. Either way, car looks awesome man, congrats!

I would love to get those done. Ugh but people make it such a damn headache.

[i_timmers]

For the scope of rust damage you were up against, he did a fantastic job on your sedan! I am originally from Long Island, New York(I reside in Arizona now) and I have seen my share of "Cancer" on cars. Did you ever locate all your drain holes on that car to keep them clear of debris? This is probably one of the most important things you can do to preserve the car along with a thorough washing of the undercarriage and wheelwells keeping them free of buildup. Another good tip if your storing it for winters, disconnect your battery. This will remove a magnetic field from the car, it won't attract moisture causing it to rust.
There was a friend of mine who purchased a 68 Camaro SS RS convertable from the original owner. That was the key, keeping the body nearly rust free for 25+ years prior to my friend purchasing it.

Good luck!

[Uni-Versal]

Notice the body moldings...

Quarter rusted and beyond.....



done under 2,500

[shtewps]

Originally Posted by i_timmers

For the scope of rust damage you were up against, he did a fantastic job on your sedan! I am originally from Long Island, New York(I reside in Arizona now) and I have seen my share of "Cancer" on cars. Did you ever locate all your drain holes on that car to keep them clear of debris? This is probably one of the most important things you can do to preserve the car along with a thorough washing of the undercarriage and wheelwells keeping them free of buildup. Another good tip if your storing it for winters, disconnect your battery. This will remove a magnetic field from the car, it won't attract moisture causing it to rust.
There was a friend of mine who purchased a 68 Camaro SS RS convertable from the original owner. That was the key, keeping the body nearly rust free for 25+ years prior to my friend purchasing it.

Good luck!

EXCELLENT advice.. thanks timmers.. i havent spent any time on the drain holes.. and to be honest, i have no idea where they are.. any tips ?

[husker1]

Great job by the shop. I need to have mine painted and need to start looking around.

[legendtypeII]

Originally Posted by shtewps

i'm Lvin it, great job! Tell those guys to go take some paint classes, and next time they paint Legend tell them to take off door handles and moldings, your paint will start cracking in two years if not sooner around door handles on the seal. GREAT JOB for you and shop needs to stop cutting corners and do their job properly.

[antik]

It may start to crack soon but in the meantime, I really like the look!

[legendtypeII]

Originally Posted by antik

It may start to crack soon but in the meantime, I really like the look!

hey don't get me wrong on this, it looks great, but you know when you have years of professional experience with this you notice all the bad things, I see more of them here but I will keep it to my self. LOOKS GREAT!!!

[shtewps]

Originally Posted by legendtypeII

i'm Lvin it, great job! Tell those guys to go take some paint classes, and next time they paint Legend tell them to take off door handles and moldings, your paint will start cracking in two years if not sooner around door handles on the seal. GREAT JOB for you and shop needs to stop cutting corners and do their job properly.

you have no idea how right you are.
if i still lived in ottawa this would all be fixed.

[Drizzle359]

I just read the whole 6 pages. any update?

[shtewps]

^ update to what exactly?

i started using rust inhibitor.. and yeah... USE RUST INHIBITOR!

[CEN2MENTAL95]

Originally Posted by Drizzle359

I just read the whole 6 pages. any update?

I would assume he had it all fixed...