Paint or bare metal

I have a question. Im thinking about selling a car and was wondering if you were going to look at it would you be more incline to buy it if it was bare metal or had a coat of primer on it?

 

I'd throw a coat of epoxy primer on it so it doesn't flash rust before some one comes to look at it. Don't lay it on too heavy so it looks like you're trying to hide something. Take pictures of it before you prime it to show a prospective buyer what's under the primer. Be honest. A good car good car guy can tell if it's a piece of crap or not.

 

2 for primer. Everything that Bob said plus primer is fairly inexpensive and looks a hell of a lot better than rust.

Hey Bob, that manure spreader that followed you for miles didn't scare you to bad did it? Hope you have had ample time to recover.

 

Primer. I know what to look for as far as finding mud or other damage.

 

Yeah, I brought back a nice rough looking '37 Buick body, it helped cleanse my mind.

 

I'd agree: TAKE PHOTOS in bare metal and then put on a nice even coat of Epoxy primer/sealer. PPG DP-90 goes on like lacquer, which is to say that it doesn't fill in or hide much of anything.

 

X2 for primer/sealer, emphasis on the sealer part. Helps you, in the case that it does not sell quickly. Helps the new owner too, in the case he or she does not get it into paint quickly.

 

yup sealer primer

 

WOW!!
Finally, everyone posted answers that not only agree, but are absolutely correct.

 

We didn't do it on purpose. What we need is a thread with more opinion for answers.

 

what's the car look like now? is it a driver or a shell?

give me a car in bare metal over one shot with primer over who knows what.

 

I think if you take lots of pictures in bare metal that will help a lot (if its good). Buyers are always skeptical about whats under the primer.....I know......I can tell too, but many can't. On the other side of it, many buy because they can't see what's under the paint...I've got my '37 ready to epoxy now, but I've taken dozens of bare metal shots first, showing the detailing etc and how the roof was chopped.

 

I'd have to say bare metal....it shows the car better, any bondo, rust area's etc....It gives the real history of the body!

 

What kind of car are we talking about? How much work remains to be done? , is it stored inside? might make a difference. I personally would rather have it in bare metal.

 

take some nice pics before and then put some sealer on the car so it dont rust

poorman

 

Maybe put some bondo on it so it has that "working on it" look.

 

i will always chose a car that is un touched if at all possible. i will also pay more for one without primer so i know exactly what is on it and what is under it. no point in sanding off primer to find it was not prepped properly or was an inferior product to what you are used to using. (not saying you would not prep it right, just saying my preference on buying a vehicle if given the option) good luck