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Expert: William Forster - 3/8/2009


Question

95 Corolla Door with C
I have a 1995 toyota corolla wagon, Teal Mist Metallic paint. On the hood, roof, and driver's side door the paint is rough and oxidize. At the area where the peeeling starts, it has a white edge leading into the faded area.  Someone used a wax on the car and it clearly defines the failed area.  I want to keep the original paint, and just cleanup the bad spots until I can save enough to get a paint job.  How much would an okay paint job cost???
Thanks for your help.

Answer
The clearcoat has a condition known as chalking= basically, the sun has beat it to death, and now it's basically turning to dust. The car needs stripped= a costly proposition. I would figure on spending no less than 1500.00 for a decent base/clear paint job.

William Forster

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22 year veteran, 2 years of vocational training. A.S.E. certified Master collision repair/refinish technician. I-CAR certified. 17 yrs. GM experience. I can answer most questions related to automotive body repairs, ranging from small scratch repairs all the way up to the most extensive collision repairs. I can expertly advise people on what to expect from their body shop experience, right down to what self repairs should, and should not, be done. Lastly, I can advise tricks and tips for classic car restoration, such as lead repairs. SORRY, I DO NOT DO ONLINE ESTIMATES OR GIVE PARTS PRICES!! BE PREPARED FOR THE CORRECT ANSWER- NOT THE ONE YOU WANT TO HEAR. I won't B.S. you, or sugar coat answers. Just plain, hard facts.

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