$7000 paint job
A friend of mine-when we were in school-yes this was when old heck was a pup-died while he was spraying lacquer.It happened back then too but we were "bulletproof " at that time.
I by NO means , am I trying to minimize the risks of spraying these materials!
proper respirators are a must, and if you are allergic to any of the chemicals as I am, yes it can kill ya.
and by NO means, am I talking negatively about anyone that sends their prize car/truck out to a shop for the work!!!! i respect the fact they can afford it and are willing to invest that $$ in that vehicle!!!..... i directly some of my thought s on this subject to younger people that want to learn to do some of this work themselves, and can't afford $80/hr bodywork....yes, its hard work and nasty..... not t rying to hurt any bodyman's livelyhood! but I think I've made my points clear, hopefully.
I did a few of my cars back bout 10 years ago. I did all the patch and filler, blocking, had a friend shot the sealer and paint. saved me a bunch. turned out good.? yes.
might I make the point again, ..... a guy did in prior comments here. the satisfaction of doing a job is sometimes immeasurable. me, I get a buzz on everytime I fix the smallest problem on a car. self satisfaction. pride in work WE accomplished.
