Painting a 1993 Cobra in a Garage for Under $2,000 in 2024!

This 1993 Cobra was a Theft Recovery car from the late 90's that sat for decades out in the Texas sun after it was recovered. A friend of mine bought it and has been collecting all of the 1993 Cobra Specific parts that were removed so that he can put it back together. He is trying to have the car ready for Foxtoberfest 2024 so he asked if I could help out with the paint, so I packed a Sata paint gun and flew to Florida for a quick 4-day trip to get this paint job done. He was wanting to get into a Teal Cobra for the longest time and with the price surge this option car is going to fulfill his dream of a Teal on Black Cobra for way less money and allow him to enjoy the car without worrying about value.
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[@jamesshirley5875]

I hope you follow up with, another video showing everything assembled!

[@colemccall9237]

Looks damn good for a garage paint job! Nice work gentlemen

[@HicksHouseVideos]

Looks good, can’t wait to see it finished!

[@charliebruceortega8447]

Looks really nice, hope we can see the finished product

[@RedHammerBodyShop]

Looks Awesome Chris, I'm glad to see a video that shows just how much work goes into a complete all over paint job. I am a body shop owner and its impossible to describe the amount of labor involved.

[@TheInfamousProject]

Yep it's unreal what it takes to get nice paint these days

[@AlteredStangs]

This is an amazing video Chris! Great job on the Cobra. It looks awesome.

[@TheInfamousProject]

Thanks Steve

[@ogsuperflygarage]

Excellent work guys! Actually turned out amazing!

[@henryoddsball2164]

So much work! You fellas did it the right way. Looks great, nice job!

[@stevepunnett3575]

This shows why a good paint job cost so much. All the man hours that go into it is crazy.

[@dennish9519]

The body prep work is like 90% of a good paint job.

[@jamierobinson6642]

Looks like all turned out really good !

[@brandon1566]

I feel your pain, I just painted one it had a reaction and all of the panels pulled. Had to strip the entire car down and start over.

[@JKennedySVT]

Dude. Amazing. Love to see it you guys bringing this cobra back to life!! Killer job!!!

[@TheInfamousProject]

Appreciate that coming from the Teal Cobra Benchmark

[@krisf5247]

Amazing work guys! Looks great!

[@Joeshomegarage]

Very impressive! Much nicer than the $800 paint job the previous owner did on my car. I'll be redoing mine this winter hopefully. Curse of the black notch 😫

[@Justified-z3h]

Your best video yet!

[@bit-bucket5332]

Amazing job! It's hard enough in a fully functional body shop. Glad you guys were able to save her!

[@RobbAllen]

Nice work guys! Go Louis!

[@walterm9300]

Beautiful job

[@Mustang8846]

Great work. Especially dealing with the insects, heat and humidity.

[@blainmcdevitt2495]

Looks great guys! Hope he can get it to foxtoberfest. Good luck it’s going to be a sweet ride!!

[@patlandymore7035]

Could you share some details about the Sata gun? Really nice atomization and not much overspray in the air. Also seemed to have decent air consumption. All in all an awesome paint job…well done!

[@TheInfamousProject]

Appreciate that. I used a SATA jet x 5500 RP

[@M4C131]

Wow, that looks awesome! Great prep work too. It pays off in the end.

[@williamgroel2880]

Nice work 👍😎

[@lx1992mustang]

That’s really impressive for a short amount of time. Nice work looks great.

[@patrickg7569]

Garage looks like a dealer showroom lol

[@jasongomez2513]

Nice work getting my 1990 frame rails done know

[@jessemas27]

That came out pretty darn good considering your work environment. I would have several recommendations that you probably already know reguarding painting a metalic in those circumstances.

[@AngelMartinez-uj6bc]

Wow, nice job bro I didn't know you can paint.. 🎉 I Just open my own body shop, so it helps me this tips 💪🏻

[@TheInfamousProject]

Ya I have always loved painting and absorbed as much knowledge from those who painted for me in the past

[@jamiebush1829]

Great work...thanks

[@Lindahlio]

Earned yourself a subscriber. Awesome vid. Polyurethane bumper product question already answered, but what was happening with that prep? Dremel and a carbide bur to "V" the poly before the filler went on? Appreciate your informative vids. Thank you.

[@TheInfamousProject]

That was a crack repair so yes I did a V and then used a 2 part epoxy to repair it.. unfortunately I didn't get it on video.

[@antoniopaulo989]

Im where you are now, finishing stripping my 88 gt convertible now as well, to get a whole paint job. Inside and out as well

[@whitetailfox1]

My favorite color of 93 cobra

[@jjay2283]

really like where you put the small parts to spray (On the back glass).....I am painting mine now in a much smaller garage and space management is key

[@Stallionsstable]

Looks good man. Those bumpers can be tedious. I use upol high build primer and dolphin glaze. It’s a little more than the stuff you used but it’s way easier to work and sand with. The fish eyes at the bumper you thought you had were mostly likely an adhesion issue. Bully dog or adhesion promoter on the bumpers will take care of that. 👍

[@MrMl1986]

Looks sooo good

[@mikemartinez2793]

Another nice job 👌.. Hey, man. I'm trying to get a hold of you to get my car in your schedule... I have to put a deposit and lock in my space. Let me know.

[@TheInfamousProject]

Shoot me another email as I assume you did already. I'm booked out a while and trying to sort out 2025 still

[@mikemartinez2793]

@@TheInfamousProject ..coo can u lock me in for 2025 ... I can put a deposit to lock my spot...just let me know

[@thebeedata9084]

I have a 91 GT I want to start restoring.

[@orlandowiley1930]

That's a very nice color. What's the name of that teal paint color

[@johnsmith-qz4bv]

Turned out great really like that color .. how did u like the high tech paint ? And what clear did u use.?.. I’m looking at the high tech ebony black to spray my dodge charger.. just wondering how u liked using this product.? Nice work guys

[@TheInfamousProject]

Only used the primer and the clear. Both worked really well

[@F5.0Nado]

Just wondering what brands you would recommend for body filler, primer, clear coat and degreaser?

[@lr7993]

🔥

[@BX0207]

What would a job like that go for.. 20g - 30g..?

[@daleyary4965]

Hi what time of product paint you used?

[@markweber7275]

Can’t recall were the Teal Cobras single stage paint?

[@automotiveaddiction428]

Careful with fumes..guy down the street from me just lost over 50k mustang.150k plymouth road runner and most importantly ( his life ) gas leak and welding. always have proper ventilation

[@toddivey1032]

Nice. I have a 92 hatch saleen clone kinda lol. It's jewel green sunroof great leather 80k mile car. Great car. Question, I want to keep it pushrod, I'm been looking at the blueprint motors new 347 sbf design with sniper 2? That kinda the question rebuilding a factory block or a 4 bolt blueprint. I would like your opinion. Drop in sounds cool. I dig your content. Keep it coming. Would appreciate any advice, I live an 1.5 hrs s.e. of Austin, so not too far away. ??

[@TheInfamousProject]

Godzilla swap.. that's the pushrod answer lol

[@toddivey1032]

@TheInfamousProject Very interesting answer. Thank you btw. My eyes have been opened to a proper alternative. Thanks again.

[@AwakeDude911]

no Coors lite flow 'n on this mission ...? cant be that good of a 4 day adventure.

[@louisavello5390]

🤣😂🤣 There was a case in the fridge, had it covered! Although its Miller Light.

[@MotionDasBOOST]

Was it originally black? Or was it teal? I’m new here!

[@TheInfamousProject]

It was black originally

[@khalid95eG]

If your high build isnt covering over 180 scratchs then you deff jeed to switch primers. My high build litterally covers 80 scratchs without a worry... doesnt shrink back imto them either. Mines also a High solids tho not no hi tek

[@sjagain]

Under $2000. What were the material costs? Did that amount include tape, plastic, sandpaper, and all prep materials?

[@TheInfamousProject]

Yes... But not labor, compressor, paint gun.

[@sjagain]

@@TheInfamousProject Very nice.

[@rr122608]

You both did a fabulous job. 👏 Better than Maaco paint jobs. 🤪

[@TheInfamousProject]

LMAO... I'd hope so! They barely even wiped your car down or masked it lol

[@fire1418]

What filler did you use on the bumper?

[@TheInfamousProject]

Evercoat polyester glazing putty

[@djlb7358]

What's under the cover

[@lilorbielilorbie2496]

djlb7358 Another car.

[@djlb7358]

@@lilorbielilorbie2496 what kind

[@enjoythesho1992]

Honestly in some cases seam seal destroys vehicles

[@TheInfamousProject]

Ya it can trap moisture and make for a bad time.. some people remove it all