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Old Nov 22, 2006 | 11:44 PM
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Car: 1991 Camaro RS
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Car Painting

So, I will soon be buying a 84 camaro that is in desperate need of paint. My parents will be lending me the money, but in return they are asking that I prep the Chevie dually for paint as well as my cammy.

The chevie is huge, and paint is literally falling off. The camaro isn't in much better shape as far as paint goes. Can you guys give me any advise on these subjects?

How much does an electronic sander cost?

Assuming I have a very limited flow of cash and large amounts of time, and nether have to be show car material, The chevie just up to decent and the cammy up to shiny, what is the best way to do this?
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Old Nov 23, 2006 | 11:33 AM
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I don't know if they have nice electric sanders or anything because I've always used compressors, but with a project that big and the paint that bad you might be better off with some paint stripper. If the paint is falling off it probably all has to come off anyway. If you have any painting skills you can probably get away with a rattle can of etching primer on top of the metal and get it painted from there. I'm not really an expert or anything, but if you could put up a couple of pictures of the paint, other people could probably help you out. If the paint is in decent condition sanding would be better. Any way you look at it you have alot of work ahead of you, good luck
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