Ok, so here's the story..I have a '94 Mustang GT convertible and the paint on it is really, really bad. I spun out on a gravel road in October 2004 and ended up running through a barb wire fence. Needless to say, the damage isn't pretty. I'm uploading some pictures so you can get an idea.

I'm planning on about $3,000 of performance modifications (h/c/i swap and a few other things) and I've been quoted at $3,000 out the door for new paint.

Is there any real reason for concern over doing paint before performance modifications? I know the standard procedure is to do paint LAST, but my paint is really, really ugly. It looks even worse now that I have chrome rims.

-Jordan

 

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First of all B&M pro ripper shifter ftmfgdw

and if it was me, i would do performance first. I would rather go fast first then look good doing it.

 

Yeah, that was my plan before..but after putting on my new rims and tires, I'm realizing just how bad my paint looks.

 

my passenger fender is all fugged up too, my roof is showing some wear, along with my spoiler, and not to mention the long keyed door.

I would snoop around for other quotes 3k sounds alot to me.

 

$3000 is a lot, but my car is going to need some body work as well.

My cousin is doing it (he has a shop) so I know it'll be a really nice job.

 

Any other thoughts? Anyone?

 

562, are you using a Pro Ripper? If so, are you using the stock boot or an aftermarket? I'm trying to figure out the height drop on the Pro Ripper so I can order a new boot (mine is torn), but I can't figure out what it is..