78SC Paintjob question

[xwingftr]

Hello from Tampa, Fl.

I have a 78 911SC that is in need of a paintjob (orange peel, bubbling, and some spots paint has flaked off were you can see metal). My paint guy says: the pre-80 911's w/ early galvanized steel are notorious for doing what my car has. Supposedly after 80, the treatment was improved and paint issues resolved. He recommends sanding galvanized seal off (on outer part/exterior)and applying heavy duty primer instead. I thought what made metal "galvanized" was the way in was blended to make it "rust-proof/resistant". I didn't know there's an actual sealant that did this? This guy was doing paintjobs on these cars when they were new so.....he seems to know what he's talking about? Does this sound right? Thanks for your time!

Johnny Zayas

PS> I wrote a highly respected shop on the west coast and here was their input:

Hello from Seattle Wa . sound's like the car has been painted before in an

enviroment that was not clean or was just not preped right . anyway without

seeing it i'm not sure what the problem is ? But what i recomend is that the

car be striped @ a bead blaster the body work done then primed use a acid

wash prime on the bare metal then a filler primer on top of that. i would

also get a second opinion find a place that does complete paint jobs some

collision shops do them but not a lot will. Look for a restoration shop and

let them look @ it to see just what it will take . most parts that are

galvanized are not to be painted as a matter of fact you cannot paint over

galvanized steel without removing the surface. Remember cheaper is usually

worst on these cars so take the time to find someone who can do it right and

spend the money to have the old paint & body filler removed and you will

have a better job . GOOD LUCK.

[magcuda]

have the original Gene Perez body shop on Florida ave have a look at it. they aren't cheap but they have always been excellent

[xwingftr]

I did. They apparently don't do early 911's anymore. Just got a quote for 5-7K from a very reputable place in Oldsmar. I'm waiting on another. Thanks!

Johnny

[magcuda]

right I forgot about Mirek, he does excellent work also. he has done a lot of aero kits for me. I guess Gene Perez is getting too selective

[exoticarauto]

right I forgot about Mirek, he does excellent work also. he has done a lot of aero kits for me. I guess Gene Perez is getting too selective

i know this is a old thread but I need my 82 sc PAINTED,iM IN sT pETE,WHERE DID YOU END UP GOING TO?

sorry cap was on and off :o)

Edited May 14, 2010 by exoticarauto