Thread: Two tone paint on a Model A roadster

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Hi hotrodpaint,
My 1930 Model A is a Brookville roadster so it will not require any where as much body work as an original with rust issues, dents, and etc. I know painting is like anything else...you get what you pay for. I do not want a 20ft paint job nor do I need a "picture perfect" show quality paint job. I was mainly curious as to how much of a price increase I would be looking at if I had a two tone paint scheme done as opposed to a single color. I would like to have my roadster "skim coated" prior to painting so the paint job will appear flat. I am aware that most of the high dollar painters even Boyd Codington skim coats his high end custom built cars.

My roadster will have wide rear Hoosier Pro street radials under custom fabricated rear steel fenders & running boards. The Hagan hood will have the dual scoops on the side with that area removed & replaced by stainless steel grills. I have no door handles, but my exposed door hinges will be highly polished. The windshield will be either a delux windshield with upper & lower stanchions being SS or possibly a Duvall. I am not sure of the Duvall would be too much of a change from the rest of the Model A's scheme. What is YOUR OPINION? The top will be a topster II.

Sorry there are no pics because I am just in the middle of completing the frame and suspension waiting on the narrowed Dutchman housing. I am also trying to decide whether to powder coat the frame when it is complete or to have it detailed and sprayed the same PPG color as the hood & rumble seat. So many decisions and this is my FIRST build. All thoughts or recommendations are greatly appreciated. I spend lots of time using search doing my research from so many guys who really know what is happening.

Thanks,
StylingZ