Alan,
So you are suggesting I sand, fill and mask (not sure how to go about
doing that however) the truck, and then get the cheap deal, or the better
deal? Could a place like Maaco just do the touch-up work w/ color matching
or not?
Blake
'93 White/Grey
4x2 Auto
5.2L 318 cu V-8
-----Original Message-----
From: Alan Short <ashort@flash.net>
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Date: Tuesday, March 23, 1999 4:05 PM
Subject: Re: DML: WAS:Performance Improvement Ideas NOW: Paint Tips
>The Maaco's and Earl Sheibs have a cheap price because they don't
>include body work, they don't do much prep if any before laying on the
>paint and they don't mask the trim for sh*t. If you want any or all of
>this done, it'll cost extra. Also be ready for an imperfect finish,
>bumps, lumps and runs. They also have a "better" paint job, but by the
>time you get done paying for all this, you'll wish you saved up a little
>more money and got a good job done to start with.
>If you do choose to go cheap, I'd suggest you sand, fill, and mask
>everything yourself, then get Cheapo Inc. to lay on the primer and
>paint.
>You can have the Blue done now and get a vinyl stripe/stripes made for
>it later, vinyl is cheaper than paint, and just as good. Alan S.
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