doin ur own paint job?????

[diabolical]

i have a project bb2 and been mostly doin motor work and stuff. now its time to get some of the body done. when i bought the car it had this messed up body kit and looked like crap. so i recently bought some used parts such as fenders,front bumper, rear bumper, they were all different colors. i did the rear bumper myself just usin some krylon spray bottle but i want to redo the whole car. i want a matte white look with no glare. if ya can give any ideas to get this done the cheapest way, but not look cheap. and i dont really feel like tryin to redo the whole car on some spray cans. any input is welcome thanks.

[Crazy88]

I'm doing a cheapo job on my EG right now. I bought a spray gun kit from Home Depot for $80, a used air compressor for $50 ( a Harbor Freight brand that sells new for about $100 - 2 HP with 8 gallon tank), and Rustoleum red paint. The trick is to thin the paint with a 50/50 mix with Mineral Spirits, then lay down several light coats, letting each coat dry for a few days and wet sand before the next layer.

I've tried the rattle can thing and it looked terrible. This is turning out much better, at least as good as the typical Maaco job.

Just be ready to have your car tied up for a while. It would suck to have to remove all the masking, then reapply it every few days to spray the next layer.

[ph8ed4life]

I'm doing a cheapo job on my EG right now. I bought a spray gun kit from Home Depot for $80, a used air compressor for $50 ( a Harbor Freight brand that sells new for about $100 - 2 HP with 8 gallon tank), and Rustoleum red paint. The trick is to thin the paint with a 50/50 mix with Mineral Spirits, then lay down several light coats, letting each coat dry for a few days and wet sand before the next layer.

I've tried the rattle can thing and it looked terrible. This is turning out much better, at least as good as the typical Maaco job.

Just be ready to have your car tied up for a while. It would suck to have to remove all the masking, then reapply it every few days to spray the next layer.

This is the troof. I did this with my first project/DD when I was 16...

that's why it is still in primer to this day;)

[SlowLS]

ummm.....dont use a rattle can to paint your car first off....it'll look like shit

second, its not hard to paint your own car, i've painted mine three times, you just need patience.

if your looking for a flat finish, but flat paint. or buy a single stage acrylic enamel and thin it out with reducer, that kills the glossy finish and leaves it with the finish that your looking for.

[drift4agze]

Mmmmm....Paint.

[diabolical]

ummm.....dont use a rattle can to paint your car first off....it'll look like shit

second, its not hard to paint your own car, i've painted mine three times, you just need patience.

if your looking for a flat finish, but flat paint. or buy a single stage acrylic enamel and thin it out with reducer, that kills the glossy finish and leaves it with the finish that your looking for.

how much do u charge 4 a paint job?

[diabolical]

yeah the spray can way was all i could think of instead of driving with three colors on my ride lol

[SlowLS]

how much do u charge 4 a paint job?

I need to see your car first, but i typically charge 300 plus paint for the whole car, that price is with no body work and no door jams, those are extra because its a bitch to do usually.

oh and i can get the paint for cheap as well so let me know

[SlowLS]

since ur an expert on paint job, i want to repaint my my side moldings and side skirts cuz there faded would i still have to light sand it primer it then paint then coat it or wats the simplest way

i personally dont wet sand unless im gonna do a mirror finish with several coats of clear coat.

i'd sand it with 250 then spray bull dog(an adhesive) then paint, i wouldnt waste my time primering. primers main purpose is to show you the flaws of the body before for paint. so dont primer unless you did some repairs to the moldings and skirts.

[randizle]

i personally dont wet sand unless im gonna do a mirror finish with several coats of clear coat.

i'd sand it with 250 then spray bull dog(an adhesive) then paint, i wouldnt waste my time primering. primers main purpose is to show you the flaws of the body before for paint. so dont primer unless you did some repairs to the moldings and skirts.

dont use primer??? are you joking dude? not bashing you but i have painted a few car and its 10 times easyer to primer the whole car before painting it,

#1 reason is because when the whole car is one solid color you dont have to keep spraying coat after coat to cover all the colors your car might be, been there done that, its just wayyyyy easyer to primer then paint and you will save almost half the paint.:thumbsup:

the bull dog adhesive that comes in a rattle can is ment to spray on things that are pollyurathane "sp" because paint cracks and chips easy off stock bumpers, not ment to spary a whole car with, you will end up with a funny looking paint job. can you post some of your car work?

[70TWO NOVA]

i personally dont wet sand unless im gonna do a mirror finish with several coats of clear coat.

i'd sand it with 250 then spray bull dog(an adhesive) then paint, i wouldnt waste my time primering. primers main purpose is to show you the flaws of the body before for paint. so dont primer unless you did some repairs to the moldings and skirts.

yeah sounds kinda wack to me too, if you are going to do something do it right......or face doing it twice.....
Ive been painting long enough to know that is a big no no, whether there is bodywork undernieth or not. 300 bucks.........you get what you pay for.
I would also like to see some of your work using this process, if you dont mind.

[SlowLS]

dont use primer??? are you joking dude? not bashing you but i have painted a few car and its 10 times easyer to primer the whole car before painting it,

#1 reason is because when the whole car is one solid color you dont have to keep spraying coat after coat to cover all the colors your car might be, been there done that, its just wayyyyy easyer to primer then paint and you will save almost half the paint.:thumbsup:

the bull dog adhesive that comes in a rattle can is ment to spray on things that are pollyurathane "sp" because paint cracks and chips easy off stock bumpers, not ment to spary a whole car with, you will end up with a funny looking paint job. can you post some of your car work?

If you know how to mix the paint right, you dont need to shoot a shit load of coats. and#2 you can use bull dog for more then just polyurethane, any plastics or metal. And if your confident in your ability to spray you really dont need to primer, like i said before, its just to see if there are and small dings and deep scratches in the paint, which most people already know about. And if your having trouble coating the old paint, dont thin it out as much..i.e use more paint and less reducer, i personally have never had any problems cover old paint on other cars. I've been helping my uncle paint for the last 12 years and been doing it on my own for 2. granted the only car i painted on my own is my own car, but i have helped out with plenty others, and the only time i have ever seen him have trouble covering one time and that was because he was doing a 50/50 blend of paint and reducer, instead he switched to 80/20 blend and boom , problem sovled. here is my car that i painted.

most recent, i had to re-paint the back bumper due to hitting a pole
http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff284/OptimusHonda/newer%20pics/WhiteoutMeet014.jpg
http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff284/OptimusHonda/newer%20pics/WhiteoutMeet015.jpg
http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff284/OptimusHonda/newer%20pics/WhiteoutMeet018.jpg
http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff284/OptimusHonda/newer%20pics/WhiteoutMeet022.jpg

Last time i painted the car about a year ago
http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff284/OptimusHonda/progress/B4-12.jpg
http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff284/OptimusHonda/progress/B4-5.jpg
un primered fenders and bumper!!!
http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff284/OptimusHonda/IMAGE_049.jpg
http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff284/OptimusHonda/IMAGE_050.jpg

use to have molded fenders and rear bumper
http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff284/OptimusHonda/26.jpg
http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff284/OptimusHonda/27.jpg
http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff284/OptimusHonda/newer%20stuff/new%20photos/100_1984.jpg
http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff284/OptimusHonda/newer%20stuff/new%20photos/100_1983.jpg
http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff284/OptimusHonda/newer%20stuff/new%20photos/100_1982.jpg

[SlowLS]

dont use primer??? are you joking dude? not bashing you but i have painted a few car and its 10 times easyer to primer the whole car before painting it,

#1 reason is because when the whole car is one solid color you dont have to keep spraying coat after coat to cover all the colors your car might be, been there done that, its just wayyyyy easyer to primer then paint and you will save almost half the paint.:thumbsup:

the bull dog adhesive that comes in a rattle can is ment to spray on things that are pollyurathane "sp" because paint cracks and chips easy off stock bumpers, not ment to spary a whole car with, you will end up with a funny looking paint job. can you post some of your car work?

oh and also, i said to paint prep his moldings and side skirts wil bull dog, not to spray the whole car.

[randizle]

nice work^^^^^ i'll post my work, i wish i had pics of 2 others cars i did but i dont so i'll just post my 240 i did "sory if it's played out of me posting lol" it's a single stage paint set up.

[70TWO NOVA]

heres some of mine, been doing it for about a year now consistently, 3 on and off...
bc/cc....
http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj98/7dtwoo/civic%20hatch/Mar5093.jpg
http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj98/7dtwoo/Joes%20300ZX/Jan28091.jpg
http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj98/7dtwoo/Paint/1994%20Toyota%20Pickup/Art-of-Noize-2008_098.jpg
http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj98/7dtwoo/Paint/1995%20Camaro/HPIM1368.jpg
hood..
http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj98/7dtwoo/Paint/2000%20Camaro%20Hood/Picture006.jpg

[70TWO NOVA]

ghost stripes...
http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj98/7dtwoo/Paint/2005%20Cavalier/BriansNovaengine322-1.jpg
http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj98/7dtwoo/Paint/2005%20Cavalier/BriansNovaengine325.jpg
http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj98/7dtwoo/Paint/1999%20Silverado/lll.jpg
single stage....
http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj98/7dtwoo/Paint/1972%20Nova/3.jpg
http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj98/7dtwoo/Paint/1976%20Nova/Aug1720085.jpg
some of my pinstriping...
http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj98/7dtwoo/Picture011.jpg
http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj98/7dtwoo/Picture010.jpg
http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj98/7dtwoo/Paint/Pinstriping/BriansNovaengine199.jpg
http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj98/7dtwoo/Paint/Pinstriping/BriansNovaengine173.jpg

[ph8ed4life]

^^^^I'm jealous^^^^

[70TWO NOVA]

^^^^I'm jealous^^^^

yeah i wish they were all mine, i just get to help make em pretty then they go away....

[NateTheApe]

Damn this is some good info :) I'm thinking of doing my own paint some time haha

[mar_phi6]

i like the toyota hilux on there

[70TWO NOVA]

im jealous of the skill. so good.

thanks, anybody can do this....
Ive only been at it for a few years off and on......
here are some more of the Toyota.
http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj98/7dtwoo/Paint/1994%20Toyota%20Pickup/371580_112_full-1.jpg
http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj98/7dtwoo/Paint/1994%20Toyota%20Pickup/01151101020801040720080808002166aee.jpg
http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj98/7dtwoo/Paint/1994%20Toyota%20Pickup/l_eec03570bc0580f4f93ed1e25b07332c.jpg
http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj98/7dtwoo/Paint/1994%20Toyota%20Pickup/l_c62c8a890adc691a34c8af6a4e508db9.jpg
shag carpet! lol
http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj98/7dtwoo/Paint/1994%20Toyota%20Pickup/IMG_9721.jpg
http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj98/7dtwoo/Paint/1994%20Toyota%20Pickup/IMG_9722.jpg

[lalo602]

^^^^I'm jealous^^^^

^ x2

[mar_phi6]

i was looking at buying one but people ask too much money for them

[HatchChick94]

:( i want my car repainted.

[SlowLS]

:( i want my car repainted.

you know how to get a hold of me, im on your myspace and you know me on here, hit me up DooD

Kthxbye

[rOkaZ]

i would like to know how to get that shiny finish after painting with a rattle can.. ¿?

[70TWO NOVA]

i would like to know how to get that shiny finish after painting with a rattle can.. ¿?
the ones i did were not done with rattle can if that is what you are refering to...

[mexboy]

the ones i did were not done with rattle can if that is what you are refering to...

rOkaZ is refering to when someone does it with a rattle can, How can you get it shiny?

[70TWO NOVA]

rOkaZ is refering to when someone does it with a rattle can, How can you get it shiny?

gotcha, thats what i figured. well i always sprayed the color and then bought some rattle can clear and put on about 3 coats of that. It gets pretty shiny that way and you could probably buff it too if you wanted to.

[mexboy]

gotcha, thats what i figured. well i always sprayed the color and then bought some rattle can clear and put on about 3 coats of that. It gets pretty shiny that way and you could probably buff it too if you wanted to.

thanks, i'll let him know that

[70TWO NOVA]

no problem.

[rOkaZ]

Cool bro thanks.. I added like 3-4 coats of clear I just need to buff it.. I'll try it some day..

[whitetrash]

I have rattle canned valve covers that look better than a new car's paint job.

2 layers of primer
wetsand with 1000 grit
2-3 layers of paint
wetsand with 1000 grit
2-3 layers of clear
wetsand with 1000 grit
then use a buffer and a wax solution (i forgot what kind, body shops use it though)

[EF928]

^^^^^^pic's so i can see it man...

[Crazy88]

gotcha, thats what i figured. well i always sprayed the color and then bought some rattle can clear and put on about 3 coats of that. It gets pretty shiny that way and you could probably buff it too if you wanted to.


You use rattle can clear after using a gun for the color? Is that what you did on all the cars in the pics? Was the color single stage paint ? I just finished painting my car with Rustoleum. I used a gun, not the roll-on way. I'm pretty satisfied with the way it came out, but I thought some clear would give the paint a little more "depth".

If that's what you did on those cars you posted, I'll definitely give it a try.

[70TWO NOVA]

You use rattle can clear after using a gun for the color? Is that what you did on all the cars in the pics? Was the color single stage paint ? I just finished painting my car with Rustoleum. I used a gun, not the roll-on way. I'm pretty satisfied with the way it came out, but I thought some clear would give the paint a little more "depth".

If that's what you did on those cars you posted, I'll definitely give it a try.

no i use rattle can clear over rattle can color. All the cars ive done are standard bc/cc. Clear does usually help with the depth of the paint job though.

[08si623]

WOW the things that people do to save a couple dollars

[Crazy88]

I just finished painting my hatch. It's my first try at painting a car. I'm pretty happy with it. Overall, it is at least a Maaco quality job for less than $100. It still needs to be wet-sanded, polished, and waxed. I laid down 5 coats so I should be able to do plenty of polishing if necessary. We'll see how it looks after all that. Here's how it looks now:

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa66/Pooby96/Picture014.jpg

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa66/Pooby96/Picture010.jpg

[MorningWood]

need better pics but looks go so far

[raldava]

I just finished painting my hatch. It's my first try at painting a car. I'm pretty happy with it. Overall, it is at least a Maaco quality job for less than $100. It still needs to be wet-sanded, polished, and waxed. I laid down 5 coats so I should be able to do plenty of polishing if necessary. We'll see how it looks after all that. Here's how it looks now:

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa66/Pooby96/Picture014.jpg

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa66/Pooby96/Picture010.jpg

Do you do concrete floors too? Lol jk Bro. Car looks good and even Better for the price

[90SiR]

I just finished painting my hatch. It's my first try at painting a car. I'm pretty happy with it. Overall, it is at least a Maaco quality job for less than $100. It still needs to be wet-sanded, polished, and waxed. I laid down 5 coats so I should be able to do plenty of polishing if necessary. We'll see how it looks after all that. Here's how it looks now:

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa66/Pooby96/Picture014.jpg

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa66/Pooby96/Picture010.jpg

did you say you used rustoleum?
looks really good, i wanna revert my ej1 back to red, but the only painting i've done is spray-painting lol

[Ev sanchez]

just did mine to but mine was around 200 buxxx
http://c4.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/75/l_f397406fccd048d2aafc1e5752b11d47.jpg (http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=viewImage&friendID=86480722&albumID=2039790&imageID=48074450#a=2039790&i=48219650)
http://c2.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/107/l_56d923f9d54744f5844086dfbbe9e139.jpg (http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=viewImage&friendID=86480722&albumID=2039790&imageID=48074450#a=2039790&i=48219650)
http://c2.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/91/l_71bc8428573d44a68753e13673dcf559.jpg (http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=viewImage&friendID=86480722&albumID=2039790&imageID=48074450#a=2039790&i=48219650)
http://c4.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/92/l_ec662c4ccc0e45cdbf36e96fc3bba957.jpg (http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=viewImage&friendID=86480722&albumID=2039790&imageID=48074450#a=2039790&i=48219650)

http://c2.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/75/l_3b1bdc24c36e4ec3a98f55251cd1dec1.jpg (http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=viewImage&friendID=86480722&albumID=2039790&imageID=48074450#a=2039790&i=48219650)

[lexus_is300]

Im looking to paint my truck its a 1990 gmc c1500 longbed, want to paint it black? no dents on the truck.. Anyone can help me out?

[Gothpanda]

I'm also looking to get my 95 civic coupe painted champion white with the gloss, little or no imperfections. PM me if anyone can do it

[kimmasauce]

I've done a full rattlecan paint job, but that's 'cause we didn't give a shit what the car looked like afterward.

I think it was two or three cans of black, one of primer and one of clearcoat. Came to less than $20. Ultrabudget if you don't give a crap.

The body was borked anyway, so we didn't care.


http://dl.dropbox.com/u/19024/DSC00708.JPG

[Atomic-Orange-Turbo-Sloth]

I've done a full rattlecan paint job, but that's 'cause we didn't give a shit what the car looked like afterward.

I think it was two or three cans of black, one of primer and one of clearcoat. Came to less than $20. Ultrabudget if you don't give a crap.

The body was borked anyway, so we didn't care.


http://dl.dropbox.com/u/19024/DSC00708.JPG
no wonder ur name has sauce in it! ur making up words! lol :sucker:

[SlowLS]

heres mine, its not as easy as everyones making it sound, to do it right, it takes time and patience. keep in mind i havent cut and buffed it yet, i should be doing that within a week or so but here she is as she sits now. this took me about 1 full week of prep, body work and painting
http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff284/OptimusHonda/4-22-10/Newshoot4-21-10001.jpg
http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff284/OptimusHonda/4-22-10/Newshoot4-21-10002.jpg
http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff284/OptimusHonda/4-22-10/Newshoot4-21-10003.jpg
http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff284/OptimusHonda/4-22-10/Newshoot4-21-10004.jpg
http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff284/OptimusHonda/4-22-10/Newshoot4-21-10005.jpg
http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff284/OptimusHonda/4-22-10/Newshoot4-21-10006.jpg
http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff284/OptimusHonda/4-22-10/Newshoot4-21-10007.jpg
http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff284/OptimusHonda/4-22-10/Newshoot4-21-10011.jpg
http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff284/OptimusHonda/4-22-10/Newshoot4-21-10012.jpg
http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff284/OptimusHonda/4-22-10/Newshoot4-21-10013.jpg
http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff284/OptimusHonda/4-22-10/Newshoot4-21-10014.jpg

[Chef]

good job on the paint guys im going to have to take some tips on painting im going to be repainting my 89 red crx si its in bad need of a good painting...

[SlowLS]

good job on the paint guys im going to have to take some tips on painting im going to be repainting my 89 red crx si its in bad need of a good painting...

all i can say is take your time, be patient and being picky isnt a bad thing, remember its your car and you have to drive it everyday, if you rush through it and fuck up then you stuck seeing it like that everyday.

[dsack]

good info guys..got my set up a week ago
i am going to base/clear coat my buddys hatch
in a couple weeks.with the assistance of a friend
who paints weekly... let you know how it goes .

[Chef]

all i can say is take your time, be patient and being picky isnt a bad thing, remember its your car and you have to drive it everyday, if you rush through it and fuck up then you stuck seeing it like that everyday.

thanks for the advise yeah im def going to wanna take my time.... and ill haev to find my original color which will probly take time as well.... anyone have any good paint places that i could find the R63 color for an 89 crx si

[Chef]

just did mine to but mine was around 200 buxxx
http://c4.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/75/l_f397406fccd048d2aafc1e5752b11d47.jpg (http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=viewImage&friendID=86480722&albumID=2039790&imageID=48074450#a=2039790&i=48219650)
http://c2.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/107/l_56d923f9d54744f5844086dfbbe9e139.jpg (http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=viewImage&friendID=86480722&albumID=2039790&imageID=48074450#a=2039790&i=48219650)
http://c2.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/91/l_71bc8428573d44a68753e13673dcf559.jpg (http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=viewImage&friendID=86480722&albumID=2039790&imageID=48074450#a=2039790&i=48219650)
http://c4.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/92/l_ec662c4ccc0e45cdbf36e96fc3bba957.jpg (http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=viewImage&friendID=86480722&albumID=2039790&imageID=48074450#a=2039790&i=48219650)

http://c2.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/75/l_3b1bdc24c36e4ec3a98f55251cd1dec1.jpg (http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=viewImage&friendID=86480722&albumID=2039790&imageID=48074450#a=2039790&i=48219650)

would love some tips from the painter of this ride looks so so clean

[SlowLS]

call renee @ ADCO Paint 623-842-4470

[Chef]

call renee @ ADCO Paint 623-842-4470

Thanks

[dustinda]

call renee @ ADCO Paint 623-842-4470
i get my paint there too

[SlowLS]

i get my paint there too

oh yeah, lol. she does a great job, and the best pricing i have ever come across.

[h22-rhd-turbo-hatch]

some good jobs in here

[DarkTinman]

Hey guys. I promise i read through this all so I'm not just posting.

Are you guys using your own booths or gargdes? I saw one person looked like they did it in their garage but that's it.

Also, would it be easier/cheaper for me to do it myself or to have one of you guys do it? I got quoted 750 for a full paint job but reading what you guys have said it looks like that price could come down a bit (a lot)

I'm really interested in getting my car painted and i only have 3-4 small dings and one pop out dent in my hood.

[whatA4dOOr]

Your guys cars look great, Soon i will be going from the ugly green to a flat black, ill post up a new thread when i get started.

[stockNess Monster]

i sell paint products... pm me!!!!

[Cokonis]

patience is the key to any paint job.. its torture looking at your masked ride but damn is it worth it when the tape comes off and bamm derr it ess!

[PENTAGRAM_OF_EVIL]

No idea what he is saying but. What's a good brand paint to go with.

[*inFamous*]

Just take your time. This full color change cost me about 350 in PPG paints / Primer / Clear

Had help from azhters sanding and mixing. Total time was 1 week from start to finish (and we literally finished the car, and drove it to CA hours after letting the last pieces dry).

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[PENTAGRAM_OF_EVIL]

That came out nice. What paint gun were you using.

[*inFamous*]

a harbor freight one and sometimes an ingersoll rand one. its more on how u set it up than the gun itself i've noticed.

[kizcivic93]

Any body got any extra Quarts of paint they don't need? i need 3 qt's to paint my car, ill drop u some cash if needed... don't matter what color... just not trying to spend $300 on paint money is tight these days... pm me if you got any thing! thx

[*inFamous*]

dude just go to a paint supply store. all paint isn't that expensive. PPG is, and no ones gonna sell you a few extra quarts for that cheap lol.

Just go get a few yourself and get some cheaper paint. It lays like crap but you coudl sand the hell outta the clear :)

You can get 2 gallons of integrated clear coat paint for around 100 bucks if you play your cards right. And you get to pick the color!

or just have maaco do it for a couple hundred and be done with it!

[PENTAGRAM_OF_EVIL]

I can't wait. I'm going to start sanding mine down and preping. How hard do you think the inside would be to paint.

[hatch520]

he's joking dont let maaco do it

[The Punisher]

I can't wait. I'm going to start sanding mine down and preping. How hard do you think the inside would be to paint.

Being one of those assisting Ravi with his RX7, I can say the inside is harly any different. Just have to plan your attack so you dont accidently touch what you just sprayed.

We removed every little stinking bolt and clip and had to replace it all when finished which was absolutely time consuming but very much so worth it.

Once the inside areas were complete, we just masked them off as not to get more overspray in there.

[The Punisher]

he's joking dont let maaco do it

If you dont know how to do it and dont want to pay someone to do it right, fuckit just have maaco do it. They dont care either BUT you dont have to get your own hands dirty LOL

You get what you pay for. Whether when paying someone else to do it, or with what quality paint you purchase to do it yourself!

[hatch520]

yeah if you dont mind it flaking off and the FLA

[PENTAGRAM_OF_EVIL]

SBeing one of those assisting Ravi with his RX7, I can say the inside is harly any different. Just have to plan your attack so you dont accidently touch what you just sprayed.

We removed every little stinking bolt and clip and had to replace it all when finished which was absolutely time consuming but very much so worth it.

Once the inside areas were complete, we just masked them off as not to get more overspray in there.

Ok. Ya my sol is almost stripped right now and have been wanting to start. And I'm sure I will have funn doing the in side(almost have enought for my cage lol) but I want most of this car done by me and would rather fuck up my car then let macco fuck it up.

[The Punisher]

yeah if you dont mind it flaking off and the FLA

like i said, anyone who bitches about paying 300 for good quality paint, probably wont care if the paint flakes off.

[kizcivic93]

good info thanks