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Old 07-07-2008   #5 (permalink)
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I was going to comment the same. The paint should fully be removed to apply body filler. Should be bare metal. It appears they are going to just paint over the old paint. This could lead to dissaster not too long from now.
1. The original paint may not intermix with the new chemicals in the paints, and LIFT later
2. Some say that if the original paint is nice, its a good base, as it has not lifted, or caused any problems. These cars are too old fto have base clear technology from the factory and still would recommend stripping the paint and starting with a modern primer. Some were Enamel and some were Acrylic Lacquer. I don't know if the new stuff would stick as well to it or not.


I don't know what you were quoted to paint the car either, and they may be trying to save you money this way. It may turn out okay, just know there are risks to doing it that way, and could mean doing over again.
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