Guys,

 

Would love your wisdom and advice on blowovers vs. full re-sprays.

 

I've looked through the many posts on the subject, but would be grateful if anyone can help on the following:

 

1. What's the difference between a 'blowover' and a full respray?

2. What are the advantages of each and when should a blowover be used?

3. Conversely, when should a blowover never be used?

4. What's the cost difference between both?

5. How much is a decent blowover?

 

Thanks.

my interpretation of the 2

 

a blowover is one where you only paint external visable surfaces the same colour as the car and would involve minimal prep (relative to a full repaint) maybe without even removing bumpers etc. a close friend of mine runs a very reputable paintshop that does cars for photoshoots and magazines etc where the average price for a decent blowover would be in the region of 2k+. advantage of a blow over is that its a cheap way of sprucing up tired paintwork on the main visable parts of the car. it should never be used when using a different colour paint! unless your going for some crazy new fashion style!

 

a full respray would involve all visable surfaces such as door shuts, engine bay, boot shut, underneath doors etc etc being painted. alot more prep work required, could involve a colour change, everything into the deepest darkest crevises that aren't fully covered up have fresh paint to make your car feel new again. the same paintshop as above, you would be looking in the region of 4k+ and if you are to find corrosion and it turns into a full restoration then you are talking big numbers!

 

all imo, im sure different people interpret differently. my advice would be to research and choose a place you would want to get it done and talk to them about it.

Thanks Joel.