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mhamrick · 05-13-2009, 05:51 AM

I will love to see the results of your paint job. The last person I heard that from wished he had not been so cocky but painting is not that bad. Get a paint that will dry relatively fast as this will keep stuff from getting in the paint. There is another method of painting that uses the large foam brushes instead of the roller and it lays down better so not nearly as much sanding.

If you want a car that looks a 10 grand then you are going to spend the money for the paint job. If not then you will most likely get what you put in, and that may turn out fine. The key to a good looking finish is wetsanding. That is how all those high dollar jobs pop is by progressively using a higher and higher grit (up to 2000 and higher).

Good Luck!!!

Oh and be sure to use a grease and tar remover. It would suck to have the paint lift, craft, etch, etc, etc because you forgot to do this step. There is paint kits you can buy online that are decent quality and a lot cheaper than going to your local Napa. Think about a place that sells millions of gallons of paint a year opposed to a place that sell maybe 500 if they are lucky. Also the range of colors is more extensive on here and basically any color is available. DO NOT USE DUPLICOLOR!!! There is pre mixed paint is crap. It is a waste of money, time, effort, and you will not be happy.

05-13-2009, 05:51 AM	#14 (permalink)
mhamrick Some Skills Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 61 Thanks: 1 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	I will love to see the results of your paint job. The last person I heard that from wished he had not been so cocky but painting is not that bad. Get a paint that will dry relatively fast as this will keep stuff from getting in the paint. There is another method of painting that uses the large foam brushes instead of the roller and it lays down better so not nearly as much sanding. If you want a car that looks a 10 grand then you are going to spend the money for the paint job. If not then you will most likely get what you put in, and that may turn out fine. The key to a good looking finish is wetsanding. That is how all those high dollar jobs pop is by progressively using a higher and higher grit (up to 2000 and higher). Good Luck!!! Oh and be sure to use a grease and tar remover. It would suck to have the paint lift, craft, etch, etc, etc because you forgot to do this step. There is paint kits you can buy online that are decent quality and a lot cheaper than going to your local Napa. Think about a place that sells millions of gallons of paint a year opposed to a place that sell maybe 500 if they are lucky. Also the range of colors is more extensive on here and basically any color is available. DO NOT USE DUPLICOLOR!!! There is pre mixed paint is crap. It is a waste of money, time, effort, and you will not be happy.