Stidara

I am currently thinking about giving my blob sti a respray in white




Would it devalue it at all ??

MattyB1983

iTrader: (51)

If done properly then in my opinion it will actually add value. White blobs (any newage infact) always sell very well and often demand a premium.
However, a proper colour change is expensive, I wouldn't be surprised if you'd need to spend 3 grand all done for a nice job.
Will a white blob after a 3 grand paint job be worth 3 grand more than a blue one........ im not so sure.

oli_p

iTrader: (4)

thinking of doing the same to my blob. I'll be getting everything sprayed on mine, inside boot/doorshuts etc and majority of the bay aswell, whatever can be gotten to without removing the engine.

Will deffo help the car stand out a little more anyway I think

Stidara

It won't cost me a great deal if anything as I am a painter any way , lucky me lol it will be a proper job doors off glass out etc

beardo47

Needs a set of springs/coilovers on it first, looks like a forester.

Stidara

That is true I'm on the case for coilovers at the moment , Rome wasn't built In a day

Allan S

iTrader: (2)

If i was a painter i would paint every car a own haha As already said im almost positive if you done a spot on full colour change you would add £££ onto the value

Stidara

I'm 90% sure I'm going to do it now just got to find the time or buy a run around

Stidara

Decided to go for it engine out the lot as soon as we have a slow patch at work

MattyB1983

iTrader: (51)

Do the black headlight mod at the same time fella.

EssexJamie

iTrader: (5)

As your doing at just cost then it's going to add value as said above white newage ones do seem to be more valuable/desirable!

I would def do the black and de-tango headlight mod and spray the wheels black aswell.....not a fan off white on white, only on a classic for some reason lol

LUCKO

iTrader: (3)

widetrack rear at same time would seal the deal

Stidara

Wide track would be a good idea , I want to paint all the underneath parts as well I.e subframe , arms etc

Dave Y

iTrader: (52)

with the engine out try and tidy up the engine bay,wiring etc.

Stidara

I will be stripping it down to bare minimum when I paint it , just looking for a run around now

Dave Y

iTrader: (52)

could be an interesting project thread

thenewgalaxy

I've seen in person what £3k can get you, both good and bad.

Do your homework on them before you get it done!

Stidara

Mine won't cost me much over £200

cuprajake

iTrader: (11)

top draw products then

Stidara

Actually I will be using one of the best products money can buy (Sikkens) base coat and clear coat but I just get it at a very discounted rate as the company I work for buys a lot of the stuff from them