Re-paint Opal Green

[1993 CB7 LX]

so im going to repaint my car because the guy who had it before me totally f'ed up the rear quarters. im planning on going to napa or a similar place to get my color matched, but my question is, what should i use for my basecoat? ive painted only one car in my life, and that was with access to a paint booth and legit paint and a spray gun. i will be rattlecanning the car because im a little strapped for cash. any insight would be great.

[oneoffaccord]

your best bet it to save up and get a legit paint job. the end result will be worth it. you dont want to be unhappy with a cheap paint job and end up having to redo it agian

[1993 CB7 LX]

i know, i just cant justify a legit paint job right now. in the future, yes. also edited original post to ask what basecoat i should use. not clearcoat lol

[oneoffaccord]

it depends on the brand of basecoat you go with. how about doing the body work and taking it to macco

[PR CB7]

if you cant afford maaco, i suggest leave your car as it is

[Stoner51]

I just saw a commercial for $299 maaco paint job. It will be hard to beat that price.
and you prob won't get the same results.

steve

[1993 CB7 LX]

if i were to take it to maaco, about how long would it take and would they be able to get my oem color?

[Accrdwgnguy]

haha macco, don't even bother if you are considering macco. It would look better if you rattle canned it.

Don't rattle can it, it'll look like shit. Your best bet is to save your pennies for a legit paint job

[4CYLPOWER92]

No Macco won't match your OEM color. Might be close, but not the same and probably won't have the metalic flake in it. The color has a code which is on the door jam. But if you want the same paint as from the factory, you're gonna pay more money.