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PLP · 05-15-2021, 06:07 AM

I got myself a project car...

Front looks OK, except nasty gauge on the fender.
The back is more worrying.
Clear coat is damaged, some burn marks from failed paint recovery. Basically the trunk lid and roof cover.
Rear bumper - paint completely stripped from about 30% of the area.
Rear fenders - cracks of old paint. Like heat cracks.

Now, I would rather have the whole car repainted, but one shop quoted my 10'000 USD.

Well, no, it is not worth it. Not at this age and state.

Cheaper options? Anyone knows some good pain shops that could do decent job (time is NOT an essence).

Then, I thought vinyl wrap, but I am like - not really... unless someone can convince me. lol

What would you do?

What I want?
I want not to be ashamed of flaky and dull paint in the back.

05-15-2021, 06:07 AM	#1
PLP Registered User Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: Lansing, MI Posts: 365	Repaint or Vinyl? Neglected paint, heat cracks, burnt clear coat. I got myself a project car... Front looks OK, except nasty gauge on the fender. The back is more worrying. Clear coat is damaged, some burn marks from failed paint recovery. Basically the trunk lid and roof cover. Rear bumper - paint completely stripped from about 30% of the area. Rear fenders - cracks of old paint. Like heat cracks. Now, I would rather have the whole car repainted, but one shop quoted my 10'000 USD. Well, no, it is not worth it. Not at this age and state. Cheaper options? Anyone knows some good pain shops that could do decent job (time is NOT an essence). Then, I thought vinyl wrap, but I am like - not really... unless someone can convince me. lol What would you do? What I want? I want not to be ashamed of flaky and dull paint in the back. __________________ Current rides: 2003 Porsche Boxster MT (me), 2019 Bolt LT (me), 2015 Audi Q5 (wife), 2008 VW Rabbit (2.5 inline 5, MT, well, for kid... but you now, it is the 5 straight) Previous: 2014 Fiat 500e, 2016 KIA Forte5 SX, 2016 Fiat 500X, and some old days: Trabant, Fiat 126p...