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FelipeT · 08-10-2009, 01:06 AM

Awesome thread, but I've just got to say...

Pearl for your first paint job? You are a much braver man than I!

I picked up a DeVilbiss FinishLine 3 HVLP last year so that I could delve into the world of auto paint. The first thing I did was paint my garage with it just to get used to the gun. Learned a lot from doing that (mostly, how to break down, clean, lubricate, and reassemble my gun--I did that a lot!)

For my first paint job with auto paint, however, I'm planning on doing a solid color... On my new bead blast cabinet... With really cheap paint. I should be ready to spray within the week. With a lot of luck, I may be painting my first car before the year is out. Which car that will be is anybody's guess.

Anyway, keep the updates coming, and best of luck to you!

I'll also be curious to know how much paint you used.

08-10-2009, 01:06 AM	#87 (permalink)
FelipeT No Skills Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 16 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Awesome thread, but I've just got to say... Pearl for your first paint job? You are a much braver man than I! I picked up a DeVilbiss FinishLine 3 HVLP last year so that I could delve into the world of auto paint. The first thing I did was paint my garage with it just to get used to the gun. Learned a lot from doing that (mostly, how to break down, clean, lubricate, and reassemble my gun--I did that a lot!) For my first paint job with auto paint, however, I'm planning on doing a solid color... On my new bead blast cabinet... With really cheap paint. I should be ready to spray within the week. With a lot of luck, I may be painting my first car before the year is out. Which car that will be is anybody's guess. Anyway, keep the updates coming, and best of luck to you! I'll also be curious to know how much paint you used.