Getting my car painted!
Posted: Tue Jul 21, 2026 7:01 pm
I finally bit the bullet and decided to have my car painted. I had the windshield-forward redone maybe 10-12 years ago and the color was never right. One of the rear quarters is yet another shade of red, as is the rear bumper. And the paint on the roof and doors are original non-clear red that's half a wax job from hitting primer (and already has in a few spots). So, while it is presentable, it's always bugged me....
On the recommendation of a friend in the industry, I'm having Beeline European Auto Care do it, over in Santa Cruz, CA. Interesting place in that the do mechanical work and paint/bodywork -- mostly of the project ilk. Will post pics and progress along the way, and fingers crossed it comes out nicely. Here's a before shot that highlights the color mismatch. I considered blending and wraps, etc., but ultimately concluded life's short, the remaining factory paint is timing out, I'm never selling this car, and I want it right. So here we are....
On the recommendation of a friend in the industry, I'm having Beeline European Auto Care do it, over in Santa Cruz, CA. Interesting place in that the do mechanical work and paint/bodywork -- mostly of the project ilk. Will post pics and progress along the way, and fingers crossed it comes out nicely. Here's a before shot that highlights the color mismatch. I considered blending and wraps, etc., but ultimately concluded life's short, the remaining factory paint is timing out, I'm never selling this car, and I want it right. So here we are....
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