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Can anyone recommend a painter in the Palm Beach County Florida area

Discussion in 'Off Topic Hot Rods & Customs' started by RSV33, Nov 17, 2025.

  1. RSV33
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    Getting tired of the primer look. Looking for a recommendation for a painter in my area.
    Every shop I find just does collision work
     
  2. RodStRace
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    How nice?
    If you want high quality, many will want to strip and fix, not work from what is on there. Expect 5 figure prices.
    If you just want a scuff and shoot, with a few boo-boos fixed, look for recent references to the Maaco or other 'budget' chain stores. The reference is important, personnel tend to move through and the quality varies. Expect 4 figure prices.
     
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  4. RSV33
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    Thanks. It’s been stripped to bare metal all body work done 2 coats 2K epoxy and two coats of 2k urethane. Just needs final block and paint ready. Not looking for show quality just decent.
    I don’t have the room or I would do it.
     
  5. slowmotion
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    Some shops don't want to touch a deal like that for the simple reason they want to "see" what's under that primer. If something goes sideways a couple of years down the road, it's their 'rep' on the line. You might be better off to rent a space/booth and shoot it yourself.
    Happened to a good friend, top notch pro painter. Sprayed a Model A coupe as a favor for a friend of his Dads. Tried like hell to p*** on it, but finally caved. That dark blue paint shined like a diamond in a goat's behind. The body work looked like Lake Erie in November, and it sure did show!
     
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  7. RSV33
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    Thanks for your reply. Thanks to I phones every step has been photographed. Also guide coated and block sanded with guide coat before and after each coat of primer except the final. I’m not looking for show quality just more like race car quality. The problem is finding a paint shop.
     
  8. 6sally6
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    Use a roller !!!
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