Originally Posted by BertL
Generally appears to be an honestly presented example of the series,....only my .02 cents worth.
Paintwork and prep seems to have been done by amateurs, or someone guided by strict financial constraints.
Some of the paint failure appears directly due to lack of diligence and/or experience in prepping/cleaning for top coat.
Environmental factors most probably also contributed.to the flaking and bubbling. While seeming trivial to some,
blatant paint over-spray (on the hood tape especially) would have a tendency to put some potential buyers off.
It certainly isn't a 4/4 I would run away from though! thumbs

Best of luck, hope it works out well for you.... cheers



One normally does a repaint yourself because its cheaper than a professional job. It doesn't mean that it will be done badly though. Just a higher probability of paint failure. I did a full bare metal respray of my MGB three or four years ago (partly budget and partly interest). First time for a full respray but it did take 18 months and I learned a lot. The paint has lasted well and no microblistering. It has survived a couple of really hot summers (yes I know it's the UK!) with no ill effect. It's not concourse and I spent a great deal of time on the compounding. Cellulose is quite forgiving. I don't expect to have to do a full respray on this (although I am sure it would benefit) and am happy to do local paint repairs. Probably professionally but will take advise from a local bodyshop. The problem is getting the correct shade of paint. A bodyshop will have the right equipment to match colours.
However I'm getting ahead of myself. brownbaker was good enough to view the car for me (much thanks!) and hopefully the viewing will be successful. If it is then there will be loads more questions put to the forum.