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Paint repair for older cars. (lemmy.one)

submitted 1 year ago by [email protected] to c/cars

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I've got an old Toyota, and years of sun have started to take thier toll on the paint. I'm starting to see the pain chipping on the hood. I want to keep this thing running for as long as I can, and I don't want it to look like a rust victim while I do it.

What options do I have to repair it? What are cheaper easier options, and what the the more expensive options?

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[–] GlitzyArmrest 3 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

The most difficult part is probably going to be finding a paint match, especially if you have an uncommon color. It's slightly easier for body shops to find (or they'll have a way to match it almost exactly), but obviously that's the more expensive route.

Harbor freight has a whole auto paint repair section that I've unfortunately had to visit many times. They have pretty much everything you need to repaint, sans actual paint.