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halo434321 · 10-02-2009, 09:49 PM

I too have a cheap paint job on my newly aquired 1991 white non-turbo. After doing (and continuing to do) extensive work on the interior, I have found glass schards in both the back and the front of my MR2. I believe that it was in one or maybe two accidents in its lifetime. I found glass behind panels in the front and underneath the cheap subwoofer box behind the driver's seat. Also, there is some streaking paint under the tail fin so I know that this thing has been repainted at least once. My question for future reference is:

What can I do to ensure that once I am ready for a new paint job (and not a cheap $200.00 one) that the new paint will not flake off over time due to the past paint. I am unsure as to the stepped process for repainting a car and am wondering if it will be bead-blasted first or not. One thing is for sure, this WILL get a quality paint some time in the future (once my checking account says 'go'). Any knowledgable response would be greatly appreciated!

Also, my 2005 Celica had a clear coat with a lifetime warranty for fading added to it after I bought it and I will probably do the same with my MR2.

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halo434321 Learn Through Experience Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 61 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	I too have a cheap paint job on my newly aquired 1991 white non-turbo. After doing (and continuing to do) extensive work on the interior, I have found glass schards in both the back and the front of my MR2. I believe that it was in one or maybe two accidents in its lifetime. I found glass behind panels in the front and underneath the cheap subwoofer box behind the driver's seat. Also, there is some streaking paint under the tail fin so I know that this thing has been repainted at least once. My question for future reference is: What can I do to ensure that once I am ready for a new paint job (and not a cheap $200.00 one) that the new paint will not flake off over time due to the past paint. I am unsure as to the stepped process for repainting a car and am wondering if it will be bead-blasted first or not. One thing is for sure, this WILL get a quality paint some time in the future (once my checking account says 'go'). Any knowledgable response would be greatly appreciated! Also, my 2005 Celica had a clear coat with a lifetime warranty for fading added to it after I bought it and I will probably do the same with my MR2.