There is surface rust on EVERY DAMN quarter panel. I have to do this before it gets worse and maybe makes holes.
Some people around me think that primer is too much..."its just a crappy civic."
Everybody says do it right...what is the right way to do it? sand it down with VERY fine grit, smooth with bondo, spray primer, and then sealant?
is that the way? is there a better way?
and yes, money is an object. I cant afford a full paint job right now, this will have to last a while
Ok..sleeper style is having a beige HB,tan interior and a phat engine on factory style alloys. But as for "doing it right" ask your self these questions.
Will I drive this everyday?
Will I own this car for a few years?
Does my car get parked where its prone to dings and dents?
Does it see snow/salt?
If you drive every day Id wouldnt spend more than a grand on paint. If its prone to getting dents Id just spend enough to get the big dents and surface rust taking care of. Doing this would probably cost from $500-$800 for a decent paint job. It its gonna see snow and salt and possibly more rust Id just suggest getting a book about painting/prep work and do most all the work your self and bring it to a Macco or somewhere cheap and I wouldnt spend more than $500 or so. If all you cann afford is primer do the body work and ask a body shop how much it would cost for primer sealer. I really would not suggest using spray can primer unless your using just for lil spots and not a whole car. When sanding the paint becarefull not to use too rough of a grit or paper as it will leave scratches in the paint. As for the guy saying hes bro or friends primer car never rusted is probably cause they are from a area that doesnt have much moisture in the air and doesn rain much. Id be willing to bet if you sanded some of the primer off that there would be rust under neath the primer
