Author Topic: do it yourself paint (Read 4802 times)

318is1506 · « **on:** September 28, 2011, 08:50:46 PM »

ok so the guy i bought my car from thought it would be cool to rice by sanding the hood down and flat blacking it , which is driving me nuts! :eek: so i have been trying to find a good way to get it painted on a budget till i can paint the whole car. So i know this is a honda in the link but this guy did an awsome job, just thought i would share with everyone. http://6thgearadvertising.com/civic/2006/09/how-to-spray-paint-on-budget.html

highway1 · « **Reply #1 on:** September 28, 2011, 10:24:13 PM »

Prepping is everything. you could make Crayola look good if you took your time. the problem with most rattle can jobs is they fade quickly.

318is1506 · « **Reply #2 on:** September 29, 2011, 01:15:03 PM »

ya but i only need my hood to last for a year or so , and ill take faded red over primer black lol

cyborgben · « **Reply #3 on:** October 06, 2011, 06:27:09 PM »

you should be able to get the correct auto paint custom mixed in a spray can from the local auto parts store for $20 or less.
not judging you, but from my own experience "only need it for a year," tends to take about 4 years...

DesktopDave · « **Reply #4 on:** October 06, 2011, 07:11:04 PM »

What about a roller job? Thinned A tin of rustoleum, a gallon of mineral spirits (low odor hopefully), pro foam rollers, lots of sanding between coats. Here's the original article IIRC.

Ben's right...enamel doesn't last very long. But for $100 the results aren't too bad. The Charger in the second link is pretty spectacular. We'd likely need half the paint for our little cars...

318is1506 · « **Reply #5 on:** October 06, 2011, 08:46:30 PM »

i just went to maaco to get a quote yesterday for the hood since i already have it prepped
and they said 150 base coat clear coat , that should last a year lol i hope hahahaha