Painting my Lincoln

mge825y · Post by **mge825y** » Sat Jul 18, 2020 5:39 pm

Well, I'm to that point where I need to have my '63 Lincoln Continental convertible painted. I've talked to a half dozen shops and am starting to get a feel for the ones that know what they're doing. But, it's a big decision with big price tag.

Has anyone had their Lincoln painted in the last couple of years and have any tips to share?

JimA · Post by **JimA** » Sat Jul 18, 2020 6:37 pm

Don't think you could go wrong with a recommendation from Doug at Prestige Motorsports in Concord. https://www.prestigemoto.com/ Don't think they do paint there but they claim "full service" and are no doubt hooked up with good shop that does. They built a 302/347 stroker for my Maverick and everything was first quality.

action · Post by **action** » Sat Jul 18, 2020 7:34 pm

When you do pull the trigger make sure they use new roller covers!

And you might pony up to the deluxe 11 piece set!

A clean cover is always the best!

>>>Action

LithiumCobalt · Post by **LithiumCobalt** » Sat Jul 18, 2020 8:59 pm

If you’re already set on spending big money, send it to Rich Liana. Phenomenal quality.

bagged59 · Post by **bagged59** » Sat Jul 18, 2020 9:44 pm

action wrote:When you do pull the trigger make sure they use new roller covers!
And you might pony up to the deluxe 11 piece set!

A clean cover is always the best!

>>>Action

mge825y · Post by **mge825y** » Sun Jul 19, 2020 12:08 pm

LithiumCobalt wrote:If you’re already set on spending big money, send it to Rich Liana. Phenomenal quality.

I have talked to Rich several times. Without a doubt the best in the business and a super nice guy. He is much in-demand and has a 2-year wait list. If money and time were no object, he'd be the guy.

tomo · Post by **tomo** » Sun Jul 19, 2020 1:24 pm

You probably will find a waiting list at the best shops. I had to wait from Sep to Mar in order to get my Mercury into a good shop. Then Covid 19 struck and his help disappeared, so it has been from Mar to July to get a dent repaired, the bumper straightened and get the fender, hood and door blended to match the paint. I am going to get the car back next week.

In 2002, I found a production shop that was willing to paint my car as a winter fill-in project. The shop did quality work so I contracted with him for the 2003-2004 winter. He allowed me to come in and help with the prep and finishing work and to put the car body and fenders back together after painting, saving me a few thousand $$. I get lots of compliments on the paint job and have been very happy with the results.

papawayne · Post by **papawayne** » Sun Jul 19, 2020 2:41 pm

Plan on more time and money than you are willing to spend. Just saying. I've been there, as almost everybody else has who has gone this route. Wayne

bagged59 · Post by **bagged59** » Sun Jul 19, 2020 9:01 pm

papawayne wrote:Plan on more time and money than you are willing to spend. Just saying. I've been there, as almost everybody else has who has gone this route. Wayne

i can second that!!

Buckeye Steve · Post by **Buckeye Steve** » Mon Aug 17, 2020 4:30 pm

may I recommend Jim Richardson of Auto Depot in Amelia, Ohio (near Cincy). He's done body work and painted several of the local LCOC Lincolns and everyone has been extremely happy with his work. He also seems to be able to do that work without asking for your first born.

Buckeye Steve

Buckeye Steve · Post by **Buckeye Steve** » Mon Aug 17, 2020 4:31 pm

His number is 513-797-5900

Buckeye Steve

LithiumCobalt · Post by **LithiumCobalt** » Mon Aug 17, 2020 4:32 pm

Buckeye Steve wrote:may I recommend Jim Richardson of Auto Depot in Amelia, Ohio (near Cincy). He's done body work and painted several of the local LCOC Lincolns and everyone has been extremely happy with his work. He also seems to be able to do that work without asking for your first born.

Buckeye Steve

Steve, all I can find is a user car lot under that name in Amelia. Is this the place?

mge825y · Post by **mge825y** » Tue Aug 18, 2020 12:05 am

Circling back on my original post.... found a great shop in Largo Florida and will drop off the Lincoln at the end of the month.

LithiumCobalt · Post by **LithiumCobalt** » Tue Aug 18, 2020 1:34 pm

mge825y wrote:Circling back on my original post.... found a great shop in Largo Florida and will drop off the Lincoln at the end of the month.

Please share your experience as you go. Good body shops are tough to find, especially ones that will work on these cars.

papawayne · Post by **papawayne** » Wed Aug 19, 2020 6:32 am

My story, documented here is very long and sometimes disappointing, but the end result was beautiful, even if it did cost far more than I had planned on. It seemed every week that there was a new reason to put more money in the body shop's account. On the other hand, my brother just surprised me with a quote from MAACO for 1,200 bucks, for his daily driver '95 Continental. For 1,200 bucks it only needs to look a little bit better when it comes back. Wayne

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