Question about re-paint and factory rock-guard
 

I think Im going to have my FD resprayed while the engine and everything is out, just to freshen it up. The paint is still good (give it a 7/10), but there are a few spots here and there and I think it would be worth it to have it 100% before I start working on the mechanical stuff. Anyway, what do most of you guys do about the factory rock guard/crinkle paint on the bottom? I dont mind it there, but it is easier/better to have it sanded out, or can it be left alone? I wouldnt see how you can properly sand/prep leaving it on, but Im no body guy.

Are you talking about the wrinkle paint on the bottom part where the sideskirts bolt on?
If you are what i did was just use a chizzle to scrape it all off to bare metal.

It will sand off like everything else. To do it right, you should strip off all the paint before respraying.

I would do all the mechanical stuff before painting. That way nothing gets nicked up while working on it.

Wouldnt it be better to spray the engine bay while everything is out? Sorry like I said, Im no body guy. Ill build you and engine but wont touch bodywork/paint.

Yah its way better to spray while everything is out

I had my car repainted, the body shop said he was going to sand it smooth, but he didn't 2-3 feet it looks smooth but up close it's a bit textured, at first I was disappointed but it actually looks fine for me, i'll take some pictures of it to show you when i get the car back