Body Work

[Eggdrop]

So I have decided that my car is in need of some desperate bodywork. I have a few bumps and dings and 1989 original maroon color. Which means she's totally dull and ugly. So I want my end result to be pretty simple. I plan on getting a kit and a new spray but can't do it all in one shot. My plan so far is to take my car to a bodyshop and have them fix all the dings and prime up the whole car. Then, when I get the cash I will get the kit that I have my eyes on. Finally, I will take the car to have the kit installed and sprayed. Now I know that some might sya it would be better to do this in one shot but like I said earlier funds are a little tight. I also would not mind running around with a fully primed car for a bit since at least it would look like progress in my eyes after the past 3 years of the same old color. Has anyone else done this in this order? Also, how much would you think it would run me to have my car sprayed in LP2 with a black top? (I have a s13)

[ThatGuy]

Take the money you are about to put into having it fixed and primed, and put it a new account. Don't touch it until you save up for the kit and paint. Then do it all at once. My car has been without paint for over 4 years now. Just do it all at once. If you try to do it in stages, other things will come up, and priorities will change.

[AAA240SX]

I second the post above. You're going to be causing yourself a headache by doing it in stages. Save the money and do it all at once. Besides, the primer will need to be refinished again if you want the paint to spray perfectly.

[Vision Garage]

Yea, driving the car around halfway done is dumb. I rocked it that way for a bit. Now its just sitting in my driveway waiting for real paint.