DEDICATION

This blog is dedicated to the restoration of the Austin Healey 3000...among the most desirable of all British sports cars.

Thursday, December 6, 2012

INTRODUCING JOHN SAARLOOS

I have always said that a painter can make a good job look bad or a bad job look good.  In this case, John Saarloos has made a great job look even better.  John is in charge of paint and bodywork for Tommy's Topless Cars.  
John is the most meticulous paint and body man that I have ever known.   His workmanship and attention to detail separate him from all others in his field.






The body and frame was completely stripped and primed with PPG epoxy primer. 















 The body has been blocked and primed so many times that I have lost count.  But this process is the only way you can create a perfectly straight surface.  Quality paintwork is all relative to the time spent on surface preparation.  












The body was also blocked again and again between finish coats.
















The result is a finish that requires no apologies.  There are no scratches, dents, blemishes or imperfections of any kind.  
The only problem with owning a car with perfect paintwork is that first scratch, that first rock chip or that dreaded door ding.  When it happens, I hope no one tells John.










Thank you John for all your hard work and dedication to this beautiful Healey.

Tom McCurry
Tommy's Topless Cars


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