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Beetle respray
helbus - May 17th, 2003 at 03:06 PM

This is the Beetle we resprayed at work recently.

$3k for two pak respray with no orange peel.
This included dissassemble/ assemble, repairs and paint.
http://www.ehholden.com.au/helbus/344_01.jpg
This did not include any parts.


helbus - May 17th, 2003 at 03:07 PM

http://www.ehholden.com.au/helbus/344_07.jpg


helbus - May 17th, 2003 at 03:09 PM

http://www.ehholden.com.au/helbus/344_13.jpg

[Edited on 17-5-2003 by Helbus]


helbus - May 17th, 2003 at 03:11 PM

http://www.ehholden.com.au/helbus/344_18.jpg


helbus - May 17th, 2003 at 03:13 PM

http://www.ehholden.com.au/helbus/344_15.jpg


helbus - May 17th, 2003 at 03:14 PM

http://www.ehholden.com.au/helbus/344_19.jpg


helbus - May 17th, 2003 at 03:16 PM

http://www.ehholden.com.au/helbus/344_21.jpg


helbus - May 17th, 2003 at 03:18 PM

http://www.ehholden.com.au/helbus/344_23.jpg


Bizarre - May 17th, 2003 at 06:36 PM

Well that was $3k wekk spent!

Looks good.


vanderaj - May 18th, 2003 at 01:17 AM

Awesome paint job! :)

Andrew


helbus - May 18th, 2003 at 02:32 PM

Two pak contains isocyanates not cyanide.
The painter was putting on a coat of sealer not paint in the pic, and although all pants have a level of toxicity, the coat he was applying was not containing isocyanates.
The sealer is utilised to make sure the stability of any paints underneath are kept to a maximum.
This is done after ALL potential loose material is removed, but allows you to not have to go full bare metal.
It is only recommended if the paint on the vehicle that already exists has a high level of stability.


70AutoStik - May 18th, 2003 at 11:52 PM

Bloody nice job! But I really like the look without the guards, etc - shame we can't get the authorities to see it! :D


kombi_mad - May 19th, 2003 at 09:18 AM

who painted this car? melbourne?
phone number?


helbus - May 20th, 2003 at 07:58 PM

As the panel shop that did the job is primarily an 'Accident Repair Centre' it would be of no benefit to disclose where it was painted for the purpose of getting any restoration work done as the workshop is not equipped to do any rust or resto work, and as you can see the Beetle had no rust to begin with.

In saying that if you are looking to get any smash work undertaken, in my opinion Woods Accident Repair Centres (Melbourne) do a good job, and have systems in place to ensure customer satisfaction and insurance company liasons.