Body & Paint Question ?

ss wannabee · 09-13-2007, 02:39 PM

What are the pro's & con's of painting the body panels separately....and then assembly....vs. painting the jambs and assembling the shell and then painting the entire car?

Crisco · 09-13-2007, 03:17 PM

SS....

It all depends how nice of a job you want done. Judging from the quality of the Stockers and SS'ers that are being built nowadays, definately do all the bodywork and painting seperatly. You just need to have some patients when reinstalling the body panels. It is a very good idea to test fit and get everything lined up perfrectly and take it back apart for paint. This way you know it will go back together easier and you know it will all line up.

Harry 6674 · 09-13-2007, 03:24 PM

A lot depends on the color. Some paint colors don't match well when all isn't all mixed at once (metallics). Assembly of freshly painted pieces can be a bear. Over all it would be a better job, just more difficult. Also you usually use more material and gain more weight.

greg fulk · 09-14-2007, 02:22 AM

SS the main thing IF your going to paint the panels apart is to paint them hanging in the direction they are going to be hung on the car ( this is most important with met. colors). We from time to time do this @ work....we'll hang something up-side down & when it's bolted togather IT DOSE NOT MATCH! just an F.Y.I.

Ron Middleton · 09-14-2007, 08:53 AM

A lot of considerations should be taken before deciding which way to go. The difficulty of reassembly should be your primary consideration. If you elect painting panels seperately make sure they are painted all at the same time as air temp, humidity, air pressure, etc will alter color variances on all metallic and pearl colors. Solid colors are usually a little easier to deal with but should still be painted at the same time because pigments tend to settle and colors change if you do not constantly keep colors stirred.
I usually paint paels seperately , reassemble car and then refinish overall again being extremely careful on preserving door jambs so the vehicle doesn't look like it's been repainted. It's your call but look carefully and consider if you can reassemble the vehicle without damaging the freshly painted panels. Good Luck with your project. JMT.

Crisco · 09-14-2007, 05:38 PM

Ss...

ss wannabee · 09-14-2007, 08:33 PM

Thanks guys, the car will be a bright solid color....maybe yellow or white...we haven't decided yet. Hey Ron, you joined this forum when.......?????

09-13-2007, 02:39 PM	#1
ss wannabee Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 663 Likes: 0 Liked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Body & Paint Question ? What are the pro's & con's of painting the body panels separately....and then assembly....vs. painting the jambs and assembling the shell and then painting the entire car?

09-13-2007, 03:17 PM	#2
Crisco Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Hendersonville, TN 37075 Posts: 225 Likes: 4 Liked 44 Times in 20 Posts	Re: Body & Paint Question ? SS.... It all depends how nice of a job you want done. Judging from the quality of the Stockers and SS'ers that are being built nowadays, definately do all the bodywork and painting seperatly. You just need to have some patients when reinstalling the body panels. It is a very good idea to test fit and get everything lined up perfrectly and take it back apart for paint. This way you know it will go back together easier and you know it will all line up.

09-13-2007, 03:24 PM	#3
Harry 6674 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 589 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Body & Paint Question ? A lot depends on the color. Some paint colors don't match well when all isn't all mixed at once (metallics). Assembly of freshly painted pieces can be a bear. Over all it would be a better job, just more difficult. Also you usually use more material and gain more weight.

09-14-2007, 02:22 AM	#4
greg fulk VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: jackson Posts: 1,165 Likes: 0 Liked 5 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Body & Paint Question ? SS the main thing IF your going to paint the panels apart is to paint them hanging in the direction they are going to be hung on the car ( this is most important with met. colors). We from time to time do this @ work....we'll hang something up-side down & when it's bolted togather IT DOSE NOT MATCH! just an F.Y.I. __________________ Greg Fulk 308 308X P/SA "ALL AMERICAN"

09-14-2007, 08:53 AM	#5
Ron Middleton Member Join Date: Jan 1970 Location: Jackson, Ms. Posts: 350 Likes: 183 Liked 12 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Body & Paint Question ? A lot of considerations should be taken before deciding which way to go. The difficulty of reassembly should be your primary consideration. If you elect painting panels seperately make sure they are painted all at the same time as air temp, humidity, air pressure, etc will alter color variances on all metallic and pearl colors. Solid colors are usually a little easier to deal with but should still be painted at the same time because pigments tend to settle and colors change if you do not constantly keep colors stirred. I usually paint paels seperately , reassemble car and then refinish overall again being extremely careful on preserving door jambs so the vehicle doesn't look like it's been repainted. It's your call but look carefully and consider if you can reassemble the vehicle without damaging the freshly painted panels. Good Luck with your project. JMT.

09-14-2007, 05:38 PM	#6
Crisco Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Hendersonville, TN 37075 Posts: 225 Likes: 4 Liked 44 Times in 20 Posts	Re: Body & Paint Question ? Ss...

09-14-2007, 08:33 PM	#7
ss wannabee Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 663 Likes: 0 Liked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Body & Paint Question ? Thanks guys, the car will be a bright solid color....maybe yellow or white...we haven't decided yet. Hey Ron, you joined this forum when.......?????