Re: [xj-s] '88XJ-S RePaint Questions

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In a message dated 98-07-24 09:48:07 EDT, you write:

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 My '88XJ-S, which is grey, is starting to look a little shabby. I guess it's
 starting to oxidize on the hood, the top, and on the center of the trunk. It
 looks white, and kind of like flour. I've been told that the clear-coat is
 burning off, and that the greys were very prone to this.
 
 So, I went out and got some prices... Stuart's Paint & Body, which is by
 far one of the finest in Dallas/Ft.Worth, quoted around $4,800.00, and that
 was for the door dings, everything. They said they'd have it about a
 month, and would take each piece apart and individually paint it. I've seen
 their work, and it's excellent.
 
 Another place (much less superb), quoted me about $1,800.00 to 2
 Thousand. He said he'd pull all doordings, etc, and that the job could be
 done "over the weekend". When I inquired about the length of time that it
 would take to dry, he indicated that the new type of finish coats that
 they're using now dry VERY quickly, and it would be ready to drive
 literally in a day or so. He did say that the paint type he's using is
 guaranteed for 10-15 years. When I mentioned that I was thinking of
 maybe changing the colour, he said that the cost would go up, because
 they'd have to paint the door jambs, etc, then. It also seemed that he's not
 going to remove the old paint, although he is going to sand it down... etc,
 etc...
 
 My question is: I want a GOOD, reasonable paint job. I'm kind of leary of
 the cheaper guy,... rightfully so? Sounds to me like he's going to give it
the
 "once over", whereas Stuart's is going to take their time. Obviously,
 Stuart's is a good quality job. Should this be a total re-paint, or can it be
a
 buff, or partial?
 
 Can someone post some explanations or facts concerning this job for the
 XJ-S? Thank you!
 
 Rory,
 '88XJ-S in the hot Texas Heat (Dallas).
  >>
Hi Rory,

The absolute best would be to strip the old color off when changing colors.
But, if you have a good factory base of paint firmly adhering to the body,
with no rust.    Then I'd just repaint over the old.  I have heard that some
of the new silver colors are more colorfast than the old stuff was.  Besides,
on a ten year old car with ZJ-S prices being what they are, you could never
recover from a $4800.00 paint job.Thats pretty much half the value of the car!
By keeping the same color you will get a more original looking job no matter
who does it.  I've painted a bunch of cars and thats what I'd do.  Get a good
guarantee and fly with the repaint of the silver.  $2000.00 is about right.
If he left a single ding I'd not pick it up but make him do it exactly right.
Modern paint does dry quickly.  But it does not reach maximum hardness for
some weeks.  

Good luck

Gerald Foster

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