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==Why is the "cheapo" paint job so tempting?== | ==Why is the "cheapo" paint job so tempting?== | ||
| − | *The learning curve: selecting equipment and learning how to use it, choosing finish products, getting a few screwups under your belt | + | *The learning curve: selecting equipment and learning how to use it, choosing finish products, getting a few screwups under your belt. |
*Automotive paint costs a lot. People who have never bought car paint are used to paying "house paint" prices for paint, so hundreds per gallon seems very high | *Automotive paint costs a lot. People who have never bought car paint are used to paying "house paint" prices for paint, so hundreds per gallon seems very high | ||
*The satisfaction of a "do it yourself" project completed. | *The satisfaction of a "do it yourself" project completed. | ||
| + | *Forum posts often show cheapo paint jobs that appear to be high-quality. However, they don't show the paint 1 year later. And, when viewing digital photos online, it may be difficult to fully ascertain the quality of a paint job. | ||
==Why not do a "cheapo" paint job?== | ==Why not do a "cheapo" paint job?== | ||
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