Long story short my neighbor up the street stopped by when I was sanding the front end of the Z32. Seems he has a body shop in town which I didn't know.The other day he stopped by to give some pointers( I was having trouble) and offered to show me how to paint the correct way as opposed to what I was doing :stupid: so when I repaint the 77 I'll know how this time. So tomorrow after work he wants me to bring it to the shop and paint it in his booth :love:The prep work is all done. My ? is what would it cost to have this done ? And what would be a reasonable amount to give him for his trouble ?

nice. im trying to find myself somone who will paint my car but the least u can do i give his name out whensome complaments your car. kinda give the guy a sponsership but as for money depends on how much u like the guy. hell maybe even a day over with a couple beers and a game on tv might make the dude happy.

That's right! send him customers. The best gift you can give a buisnessman is more buisness!

And what would be a reasonable amount to give him for his trouble ?

A carton of beer would be Australian currency for this type of favour.

Well it's painted . He did the first coat then talked me through the second and helped me adjust my technique as I went. There are so many variables to a paint job that I never would have known . Because he took the time inbetween coats to explain step by step technique and how to avoid pitfalls(and bailouts) it will make the repaint on the 77 go alot better. He did caution that not all colors or brands shoot the same but just getting the basics helps. I don't mean to gloat but after re-sanding and painting x2 I was getting a bit discouraged to say the least and to now know that it is possible to do it the correct way it is quite a relief. Hats off to you body shop guys!

A carton of beer would be Australian currency for this type of favour.

Definately a carton, a slab is not enough for that