Quote Originally Posted by HOTRODPAINT
The misconception is when people think they can paint the whole car for $100-$200, and think it will look as good, or or last as long.
Oh and as far as lasting long, I can pretty much guarantee that by this time next year I will not only have a different car, but I probably will have gone through a few more as well.

That is just me. Since high school I have had over 200 cars. Not to mention quite a few trucks and bikes, and even a few campers.

So if I can get a paint job which will look ok running down the road at 60, and last for one year, I will be a happy fellow.

Since I have moved here to Phoenix 2 1/2 years ago I have had the following:

1953 Chevrolet 210
1969 Cadillac ElDorado
1965 Chevy C10
1987 Ford F-150
1985 Ford Bronco
and now my 1965 Chrysler Newport

I also had a 1973 Apache Mesa Pop-up trailer.

So no, I am not concerned with a paint job that will last for 20 years.

Chances are within a few months of painting this car, I will be looking to trade it for something else.