Suzuki FX restoration

[Zulfi007]

Bahi, I know .. shall do as soon as I get time as I have taken few pics during the process but since the denter has limited space so a single side is covered in the pics not the whole view of the car. I in my free time sit on his shop to get things done to the car.

[def3nder]

I guess 25 to 30 K maximum for pant job

[omersiddiqui5482]

First thing go buy the paint yourself!! One of my friends own a garage and he always recommends 303 brand paint. On the other hand If you can find ICI or Sikken brands they are good. if you go for a full paint job make sure that less and less filler is used! a good job these days in karachi will cost around 35-40K

[Zulfi007]

I searched online to know about 303 brand but couldn't find may be its not online only on shops. However, I am being told that Toplex paint(Japanese) as I heard from the painter it is good also. As the car is totally scratched and only metal is visible so for whole paint job 02 painters quoted 45k and another painter quoted 55k do u think is it ok to go ahead and beading (dana) will also be sprayed under the chand golai (Tyre area). I myself painted also under the fender inside part of chassis with oil paint as the spray doesn't work properly in that area and then got the fender fitted. Please guide.

[Zulfi007]

Yes the job can also be done in that amount but painter of that type takes the job but doesn't do on time. They usually apply oil paint instead of any brand or quality.

[omersiddiqui5482]

Just Make sure that you go with the painter to buy the paint! and ask yourself about the quality of the Paint from the shop keeper! else i have told you about some brands!

in these days of economic decline the cost of repaint are pretty high! you should negotiate.

what i would have done with the wheel arches was to spray ICI or Berger rubberized Coat on the whole under-body it deadens sound and prevents rust! if you havent gone for the suspension overhaul take the car to the nearest service station and spray at least 3 coats of rubberized Coat. It is prepared using Petrol. i am asking about the suspension over haul because it can damage rubber parts of the suspension hence it is preferred to spray it before the suspension overhaul. the Coat Doesnt Cost Much.

[def3nder]

Bro i dont know baout khi but mn my city in this amount a good paint job is done for mehru. but as omer bhai said due to unstable economy factor, it might be higher as well here. you should try to negotiate, but for sake of 2,3K dont miss a good paint guy.

[Zulfi007]

I appreciate your suggestion about buying paint and getting knowledge from shopkeeper but here in our society these people buy the required items with you and change with their own items which I think is wrong and if you act smart their ***s burns and will tell you get your work done from someone else. However, the painter said he will apply Japanese harderner outside and some toplex Japanese inside and beading in tyre rounds and wiper shield area.

So you're sure that in 45k it's ok to go ahead for the paint job.

I have planned to get the bottom painted in black shield material to secure from rust from service station but should it be sprayed before or after paint job?

[Zulfi007]

You're right 2' 3k should not be considered for good painter and yes rate may vary in different cities and dependent on economic conditions.

[omersiddiqui5482]

Yes do it before the paint job because you are paint the car in something other than black after the paint any spot of black will be to prominent and not easy to get rid off.

[def3nder]