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496stroker · 11-23-2015, 05:43 PM

Looking for an airbrush artist / car painter to fix (repaint) my drag car. I had it recently done but it was not what was agreed to nor wanted. I have to get it all repainted and new airbrush artwork done.

This is a 1972 Camaro setup for drag racing. The theme is B-17s of WWII. It is dedicated to my dad's bomber group, the 351st out of Polebrook England, from 1942-1945. All four squadrons are represented in the tribute.

The work done on it was supposed to be airbrushed (as in "art") but instead it was decaled/stenciled and then clearcoated before I even saw and approved it all. Needless to say the place/guy that botched it won't fix or refund the $15,440 that was paid for the paint job. So looking for someone to redo and do it right.

Any ideas or recommendations for a reputable and quality artist/shop? I am in the WA area but am not opposed to out of state for the right person.

Jayhawk500 · 11-24-2015, 10:45 AM

I don't know of anyone locally.
Seriously...
Call Counts Customs in Vegas if you want some awesome airbrush work done. If you've ever seen that show on the tube, that "Horny Mike" guy does awesome airbrush work. I've seen lots of military tributes done by them. Who knows, may be your car too, would be on TV.

496stroker · 12-07-2015, 01:04 PM

OK, thanks for the reply.

I am looking for a place that maybe doesn't hang their hat on TV. I tried that already and the guy, with a supposed big rep, totally butchered my car. Dunno about that except it isn't an endorsement of professionalism that's for sure.

I went to that Mike Lavallee guy in Snohomish and Killer Paint shop. Was the most unpleasant experience ever. A real nightmare.

This is what I need redone to fix my car :

ruinedcarpaint.com

There are the photos of the screwed up job as well as photos and copy of the written contract (that was totally not honored). The photos tell the story better than anything else.

Thanks for the reply though. I will take a look at the site and gallery.

oreduks · 12-20-2015, 11:07 PM

Ed Hubbs in Eugene, Ore. Look at his web site Fullblownkustoms.com. He painted my 64 Galaxie 10 yrs ago and Im still getting Trophies (over 60)

496stroker · 01-13-2016, 01:33 PM

Thanks, I'll check it out.

With envy · 02-28-2016, 12:00 AM

How the hell did I miss this THIS post?!!!

Yeah, I know a guy with two thumbs and an airbrush...THIS GUY!

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And I live oh so far away in....BUCKLEY!

Here is my resume:

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My Facebook page:

https://www.facebook.com/Forced-Air-...8246795890477/

yzark99 · 02-28-2016, 01:22 PM

^ He wears green shoes, so he must be creative.

With envy · 02-28-2016, 10:57 PM

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^ He wears green shoes, so he must be creative.

Signed by the Fbodfather himself!

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Iroczlover · 03-02-2016, 11:22 PM

Gary gary gary lol

OMG Yes Gary is an Amazing airbrush painter. & is a cute guy lol.

(oh crap did maggie see that???)

Jayhawk500 · 03-05-2016, 09:44 AM

Don't be shy Gary, POST them up! Let's see the rest.

Liralen · 03-15-2016, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by With envy

How the hell did I miss this THIS post?!!!

Yeah, I know a guy with two thumbs and an airbrush...THIS GUY!

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And I live oh so far away in....BUCKLEY!

Here is my resume:

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My Facebook page:

https://www.facebook.com/Forced-Air-...8246795890477/

Hey...I know that Hoodliner!!! Gary does a great job...look for the tiny details, the corvette in the loop and the polar bear down by the water! He so nailed it! Love my hood liner...and a thank you to my husband for arranging it and making it such a surprise!

11-23-2015, 05:43 PM	#1
496stroker Drives: 1972 Z28, stroked 496,871 blower Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Enumclaw,WA Posts: 14 View My Garage	Need new painter and airbrush artist Looking for an airbrush artist / car painter to fix (repaint) my drag car. I had it recently done but it was not what was agreed to nor wanted. I have to get it all repainted and new airbrush artwork done. This is a 1972 Camaro setup for drag racing. The theme is B-17s of WWII. It is dedicated to my dad's bomber group, the 351st out of Polebrook England, from 1942-1945. All four squadrons are represented in the tribute. The work done on it was supposed to be airbrushed (as in "art") but instead it was decaled/stenciled and then clearcoated before I even saw and approved it all. Needless to say the place/guy that botched it won't fix or refund the $15,440 that was paid for the paint job. So looking for someone to redo and do it right. Any ideas or recommendations for a reputable and quality artist/shop? I am in the WA area but am not opposed to out of state for the right person.

11-24-2015, 10:45 AM	#2
Jayhawk500 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Warrenton, Or. Posts: 1,062	I don't know of anyone locally. Seriously... Call Counts Customs in Vegas if you want some awesome airbrush work done. If you've ever seen that show on the tube, that "Horny Mike" guy does awesome airbrush work. I've seen lots of military tributes done by them. Who knows, may be your car too, would be on TV. __________________ Jayhawk500 2010 2SS/RS, Six speed, Rally Yellow w/ Black Painted Stripes, Boston Acoustic Stereo, Polished 20" wheels, Solo Mach X Catback Exhaust, Solo HF Cats, Halltech CAI, Full Dash & Door ABL, ABL Lit Homelink Buttons, HUD Installed, Ride Tunes, Full Electric Passenger Seat, Fbodfather signed, VIN # 4492, PAID OFF!!! 2010 Yellow 2SS/RS with black painted Stripes...$37,000.00; Ride Tones sound system and remote...$ 40.00; Seeing the kids faces (Young and Old) light up and almost wet their pants....Priceless!!!

12-07-2015, 01:04 PM	#3
496stroker Drives: 1972 Z28, stroked 496,871 blower Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Enumclaw,WA Posts: 14 View My Garage	OK, thanks for the reply. I am looking for a place that maybe doesn't hang their hat on TV. I tried that already and the guy, with a supposed big rep, totally butchered my car. Dunno about that except it isn't an endorsement of professionalism that's for sure. I went to that Mike Lavallee guy in Snohomish and Killer Paint shop. Was the most unpleasant experience ever. A real nightmare. This is what I need redone to fix my car : ruinedcarpaint.com There are the photos of the screwed up job as well as photos and copy of the written contract (that was totally not honored). The photos tell the story better than anything else. Thanks for the reply though. I will take a look at the site and gallery. Last edited by 496stroker; 12-07-2015 at 11:07 PM.

02-28-2016, 12:00 AM	#6
With envy It's a Synergy thing.. Drives: 2010 Synergy Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Buckley, WA Posts: 1,587 View My Garage	How the hell did I miss this THIS post?!!! Yeah, I know a guy with two thumbs and an airbrush...THIS GUY! And I live oh so far away in....BUCKLEY! Here is my resume: My Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Forced-Air-...8246795890477/ __________________ It's a Camaro thing... Not everybody who drives a Camaro "gets it"...But everybody that "gets it", drives a Camaro! -GG

02-28-2016, 01:22 PM	#7
yzark99 I run 2 catch cans... Drives: 2012 1LT SIM Auto Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: OR there Posts: 1,038 View My Garage	^ He wears green shoes, so he must be creative. __________________ Overkill tuned • Air Scoop • CAI • VMAX PTB • JacFab Laminator FX + Extendolator • SOLO Hi-Flo Cats + Cat-Back Exhaust View my top 3 LFX performance mods and more: .

12-20-2015, 11:07 PM	#4
oreduks Drives: 2014 Camaro 2LT/RS Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Eugene, Oregon Posts: 100 View My Garage	Ed Hubbs in Eugene, Ore. Look at his web site Fullblownkustoms.com. He painted my 64 Galaxie 10 yrs ago and Im still getting Trophies (over 60)

01-13-2016, 01:33 PM	#5
496stroker Drives: 1972 Z28, stroked 496,871 blower Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Enumclaw,WA Posts: 14 View My Garage	Thanks, I'll check it out.

03-02-2016, 11:22 PM	#9
Iroczlover The Krazzy bytch Drives: Which car I have 9 vehicles? Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Yelm, wa, Hell if I think about it to much Posts: 7,918	Gary gary gary lol OMG Yes Gary is an Amazing airbrush painter. & is a cute guy lol. (oh crap did maggie see that???)

03-05-2016, 09:44 AM	#10
Jayhawk500 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Warrenton, Or. Posts: 1,062	Don't be shy Gary, POST them up! Let's see the rest. __________________ Jayhawk500 2010 2SS/RS, Six speed, Rally Yellow w/ Black Painted Stripes, Boston Acoustic Stereo, Polished 20" wheels, Solo Mach X Catback Exhaust, Solo HF Cats, Halltech CAI, Full Dash & Door ABL, ABL Lit Homelink Buttons, HUD Installed, Ride Tunes, Full Electric Passenger Seat, Fbodfather signed, VIN # 4492, PAID OFF!!! 2010 Yellow 2SS/RS with black painted Stripes...$37,000.00; Ride Tones sound system and remote...$ 40.00; Seeing the kids faces (Young and Old) light up and almost wet their pants....Priceless!!!