Trying to save up to get the van painted. Any advice?

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Trying to save up to get the van painted. Any advice?

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I'm looking for the best place I can go to get the van professionally painted without spending over $350 or $400. I'm still just daydreaming about this, but when I get the money I really need to get it done because my roof is practically covered in rust and my clear coat is peeling off the sides and hood like crazy. :cry:

Also, I was thinking about getting it done in a forest green or just a darker shade of blue. Any advice on that?

I don't want to paint it myself... I tried that with Neko... Failed...
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Re: Trying to save up to get the van painted. Any advice?

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In my opinion I like the forest green. Dad had 2 vans that color and they were sharp looking. :supz: :D
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Re: Trying to save up to get the van painted. Any advice?

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I just used a gallon of tremclad flat black, and a roller.
Cost under 40 bux. Looks black now.
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Earl Scheib still in business??...... :)
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Re: Trying to save up to get the van painted. Any advice?

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If you do all the body and prep work yourself then even a $500 paint job from maaco or Earl scheib will look decent
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