Painting in stages?

[Willshook]

with modern paints, is it possible to paint in stages over a year or so?

I know matching used to be a Big Deal, but the paint shop guys here told me that with modern paints they don't really fade, and the match is perfect even between batches.

[Richard]

Originally Posted by Willshook

with modern paints, is it possible to paint in stages over a year or so?

I know matching used to be a Big Deal, but the paint shop guys here told me that with modern paints they don't really fade, and the match is perfect even between batches.

IMO, nether of those statements are correct. I work for a friend that has been painting for 40 something years. Even when we get the paint in multiple cans, we always box (mix together) all the containers so the color is consistent. It is best to buy as much paint as needed all at one time. As long as it is sealed there is really no problem storing it.

[LS short box]

I would get all parts done with any body work, priming and then all block sanding. Then store them and paint all at one time or over a short period of time. If you using a solid color you can paint them apart. Metallics need to be painted assembled to the body.