car painter recommendation

After fixing my car, I decided to paint it. So, I stripped off all of the plastic do-dads, weather stripping, and so on. Then I sanded, degreased, power washed, and power washed again (and again and again...). I was just going to rattle can paint it, but now I'm wondering if it might be worth getting a real paint job.

Can anybody recommend a car painter nearby (I'm in the Santa Cruz mountains) that might take on a job like this for a reasonable price?

I don't know anyone down that way, but whatever you do, don't rattle can it. lol. At the vey least get a cheap gun from harbor freight and spray it with a cheap single stage car paint. Or take it to Maaco/Earl Schiebe. You've already done the hard part, don't screw it up now.

I don't know anyone down that way, but whatever you do, don't rattle can it. lol. At the vey least get a cheap gun from harbor freight and spray it with a cheap single stage car paint. Or take it to Maaco/Earl Schiebe. You've already done the hard part, don't screw it up now.

HEY!!!! ??????

What’s wrong with rattle can??!!

I don't know anyone down that way, but whatever you do, don't rattle can it. lol. At the vey least get a cheap gun from harbor freight and spray it with a cheap single stage car paint. Or take it to Maaco/Earl Schiebe. You've already done the hard part, don't screw it up now.

There's a lot of discussion online about the pros and cons of rattle can, and also a lot on cheap Maaco paint jobs. I'd prefer to take my chances on a DIY rattle can approach, as compared to Maaco, as the latter seems too hit-and-miss.

Wow. I remember back in the mid eighties when Earl scheibe's would run specials for a 100 bucks. Lol. Little over spray here a little there, some orange peel. Who cares ? Lol

Looking pretty good so far…

I retract my earlier statement. I was unaware of the color choice. That looks awesome. Carry on!

Geetunerdun!   

Will you be using 3m reflecting tape? For racing stripes?

Will you be using 3m reflecting tape? For racing stripes?

Or?

Due to the cold weather, I had to wait a while to finish painting. It's nearly done, just a couple of minor things remain. The vertical surfaces all turned out pretty nice, but the horizontal surface (roof and hood) are not so good. I don't care much about the roof, but might take the hood off at some point and paint it black (you know, like the song says, "I see an orange hood, And I want it painted black...").

As long as you don't end up painting a confederate flag on the roof, think it's turning out pretty good    Do you do body work and painting for old ass 4Runners? 

Is that international orange ? Looks like the Golden Gate Bridge.

“Orange peel” on the hood and roof  looks pretty good for a home rattle job to this redneck.

Lovin’ it!  That color brings life.  My dad has an orange tree and after 40 years,  give or take, this season was a complete abundance!  Not that the instances are related.  Must feel great to have a renewal from all your work into this…