GN PAINT PROJECT

[john saleeby]

HI FOLKS. Researching and obtaining input for this project. Looking for somewhat of a "one off" paint shop to do the work. I want a "Very Nice" product but NOT Show Quality. In other words, I don't want to lose sleep if driving, and some road debris chips my paint. I don't want the GN to be in Paint and Body Prison, while the shop cranks out insurance work and the GN sits untouched.

See my post in the forums "The Body Shop" for my latest research.

Anyone hear about or use Gongora's Paint and Body in Pomona (on Holt Bl.)? What about Lowry's Paint and Body in West Covina (on San Bernardino Rd.) ?
I called Santini's Paint and Body in Westminster and was not impressed.

Thanks in advance for the Input!! Merry CHRISTmas as we all are extremely blessed.

 

[LUKESGN]

HI FOLKS. Researching and obtaining input for this project. Looking for somewhat of a "one off" paint shop to do the work. I want a "Very Nice" product but NOT Show Quality. In other words, I don't want to lose sleep if driving, and some road debris chips my paint. I don't want the GN to be in Paint and Body Prison, while the shop cranks out insurance work and the GN sits untouched.

See my post in the forums "The Body Shop" for my latest research.

Anyone hear about or use Gongora's Paint and Body in Pomona (on Holt Bl.)? What about Lowry's Paint and Body in West Covina (on San Bernardino Rd.) ?
I called Santini's Paint and Body in Westminster and was not impressed.

Thanks in advance for the Input!! Merry CHRISTmas as we all are extremely blessed.

I was thinking of stopping by that place in Pomona and checking them out.

 

[john saleeby]

Have you heard anything about them. I checked them out on the Better Business Bureau. They've been in business many years and have no complaints.

 

[LUKESGN]

Have you heard anything about them. I checked them out on the Better Business Bureau. They've been in business many years and have no complaints.

I haven't heard anything. But I just need a easy fender repair. I see alot of nice cars there.

 

[john saleeby]

Copy that. Getting close to getting some estimates.

 

[LUKESGN]

Copy that. Getting close to getting some estimates.

Stop by today talk to the owner. I like what he told me about my repair. So I recommend going to Pomona.

 

[john saleeby]

Let the Painting Begin! For the next several months my 87 GN will be in a local paint shop having pieces removed and painted after taken down to bare metal.

I'll be posting frequent progress pics and info. If you like what you see and hear, I'll direct you to the shop.

 

[outatime86]

Let the Painting Begin! For the next several months my 87 GN will be in a local paint shop having pieces removed and painted after taken down to bare metal.

I'll be posting frequent progress pics and info. If you like what you see and hear, I'll direct you to the shop.

Sounds great!

 

[john saleeby]

The GN is being dismantled.

 

[Reggie West]

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[john saleeby]

GN sanded down to metal, quarter windows and body side moldings removed and filled. Slow and methodical.

 

[LUKESGN]

Where did you end up going John?

 

[Chuck Leeper]

Good luck with your project, John!
Now the fun starts!
Getting it straight is going to be a major project.
Anyone betting on how many prime/sand/prime/ sand trips it will take?
I'm doing a 55 Chevy that'll be straight.
So far, 3 gallons primer, likely 150 hrs of guide coat sanding, bondo, etc.
Still have at least 2 gallons left to sand off onto the floor!

 

[john saleeby]

Thank you Chuck. JV Enterprises got the nod. They are very methodical, do custom one off work which is Very Nice.

 

[john saleeby]

Checked on progress Friday July 7. GN has primer. The body is being sanded and blocked for imperfections. Paint Maybe this week.

 

[john saleeby]

GN is progressing. Hood and trunk getting attention. Taping of non-involved areas. Paint maybe this week.

 

[TurboTGuy]

Looking good!

 

[john saleeby]

July 26- Paint applied. Wet sanding in progress.

 

[TurboTGuy]

Looking good!

 

[Ledzeppac2]

timing on the progress looks great.

Single stage or two stage paint job?