Paint job

I've both done and had some paint jobs done that were not in a professional booth and they turned out good. Price-wise you'd probably struggle to beat that if you're getting a quality job done. Is he using two-stage paint? Worst case scenario if he messed up on the clear he could sand it down and rework it or buff it out, though it sounds like he knows what he's doing.

 

As I said before, worst case scenario it goes to a skilled buffer, you'd still come out ahead price-wise.

 

I used the open shop paint method for years and vary rarely had any problems. Keep the shop clean and prep the floor before painting, a vent fan to pull over spray out of shop. The two things I avoided was painting during pollen season (it floats in air and appears as dirt in paint) and painting during rain or high humidity, can cause blushing in paint if it dries while holding moisture. I wouldn't balk at the deal if the guy does this with success. Paint booths really aren't a necessity if you take the proper steps without one.

 

We just had a 379 Pete that got wrecked we replaced half the cab and hood it cost us roughly 3500 so is say 4000 is in the ball park especially if you have a sleeper I wouldent worry about not having a booth it will come out good its all in the prep and painter

 

I've done alot of body work and never used a booth. 90% of painting is prep. If he does a good job of sanding, smoothing, masking, and priming...then as already said...watches the weather like a hawk....and keeps a clean shop you will be fine. As you said you have already seen his work. I would make this suggestion though. I'm not familiar with Petes...I"ve done Kenworth and Western Stars....and LOTS of fiberglass boat work. I would suggest Imron if you can afford it. It does cost more...but if your Pete has Fiberglass fenders...and even if it doesn't...you'll get a way tougher finish that will withstand alot more road debries and last longer. Imron is a very tough paint but at the same time can flex. If you ever paint fiberglass Imron will do the best hands down. The main thing is getting the hardener right and not waiting to long to spray after mixing and waiting proper time between coats. I do not know how your weather is now...but without a booth or heated shop I would wait until it did not drop below 60 at night. Just my .02 cents.

What are your color plans?? Changing, staying the same, or what? I love talking about body work...lol.

 

Get it wrapped for $2000.00, keep $2000.00 for a rainy day

 

Red is the worst color about sun fade and if your in tx thats a big concern.

I would think about a different color myself. Most red trucks in tx look.orange after a few years.

Definatly use imron, its the only paint for a truck in my opinion.

If it turns out good let me know where he is intx as i may need a paint job fairly soon.