Last year, I bought a new car. Rather than trade in my old one, I decided to sell it myself. Before I put it in the market, I took the car to a local shop and got my old baby a new paint job. The new paint made all the difference with the car. While operationally it was sound, the outside was not all that great. After the fresh coat of paint, the car generated a lot of attention from prospective buyers. I even had a bidding war going on between two parties who really wanted it. If you have an older vehicle to sell, it pays to invest in a new paint job. Let me tell you more about why this strategy works. Follow my tips for selecting the color and the paint type, and you'll get a great price for the old jalopy.
Selling Your Older Car: Why a New Paint Job Matters
Signs You Should Repaint Your Car
11 July 2018
Painting your car gives it a whole new appeal. Here are signs you need to repaint your car. You hate the current color If the current color of your car doesn't match your personality or you want your vehicle to have a more unique hue, talk to an auto painting service about custom paint jobs. A custom paint color doesn't have to be neon or super noticeable, it can simply be a unique combination of hues to create a color that is all its own for your vehicle.
Fixing An As-Is Car For A Quick Sale
10 May 2018
If you are going to be putting your car up for sale and are selling it as-is, there are still some things you should do to increase the chances of selling and to help you get a bit more for it. While there are people out there who will be happy just to buy a car that they can get at a fair price that will get them to and from work, they will still have some standards.
Hail Has A Lot Of Fury
14 February 2018
Rain storms can be gentle, even calming. Other times, they can turn into raging beasts filled with thunder, lightning and furious winds. And then there are those storms where the patter of raindrops suddenly changes to a sharp pinging sound, and you know that Mother Nature is unleashing her fury in the shape of hailstones. While some hail may be innocuous, bigger stones can cause serious, expensive damage to your vehicles.
3 Ways To Improve Your Sandblasting Work
26 October 2017
If you have to do sandblasting on a regular basis for your job, you want to be able to do the best job possible. Here are a few ways you can improve your professional sandblasting work. #1 Evaluate Your Technique The first thing you need to do is evaluate your technique. You need to make sure that when you are sandblasting, that you are steadily moving your hand and the equipment from one side to another in a side to side movement.
3 Hail Damage Repair Myths To Ignore
4 April 2017
During the spring season, the sky can appear bright and clear and quickly be overtaken by dark and powerful storm clouds. With these clouds come rain, powerful winds, and sometimes hail. If your vehicle has sustained hail damage, you know this scenario all too well. Don't let a myth keep you from having your vehicle repaired. Here are just some of the myths you want to ignore. Sun Can Eliminate Damage