Buying the Paint Part II

After my first experience with buying paint (see Buying the Paint post), I was scared to try again for fear of having to take out an overdraft to afford it. However the paint is a relatively important part of this project, so I decided it was time to bite the bullet and try again.

I decided to try a different paint supplier and the first thing I saw when I entered the driveway was that half the store's content was strewn all over the car park. WTF is going on? Turns out they are having a moving sale.

I went in and the guys were very helpful and best of all they have 20% off absolutely everything today only... what awesome timing to go there! Besides good service and advice, I got all the paint and supplies I need to get this project underway at a very good price.


After spending lots of time going through colour swatches, I found a pretty sweet colour - a really dark black with gold metallic.

With the colour chosen, here is a list of things I purchased:

• etch primer (cans)
• hi-fill primer and hardener
• base coat and slow thinners
• high-solid clear coat and hardener
• mixing cups
• strainers
• tac rags

The cost for all this was just under $820. I have included a copy of the bill in case you want to see a breakdown of the costs. A big thanks to all the guys at KPG (www.kgp.com.au).

I previously also purchased 240, 400 and 800 grit sand paper which cost around $140. So that comes to a grand total of $960... within my $1000 budget, so happy days.

Now all I need is a dry week or two to actually get some work done on the car.