$50 Paint Job [merged]

Blocking_Da_Sun · 05-15-2006, 08:29 PM

I'm not sure if this is a re-post. Even if it is a re-post it is worth reading.

http://board.moparts.org/ubbthreads/...0&fpart=1&vc=1

Basically this guy painted his car with a paint roller!!! Many people are doing this....

http://www.team-integra.net/forum/di...PagePosition=1

http://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=1555133

http://forums.club4ag.com/topi...33867

and many more....

At first I thought it was crazy. But the more the read the more I plan on doing it. I'm going to try it on a hood first and see how the result goes...but that is not going to be in a few weeks from now. I'm still waiting on my engine head to get back. Trying to get the car running before I do anything else.

Well let me know what you all think.

Take care,
Joseph

EclipseTrbo420A · 10-10-2007, 04:38 PM

Well I was gonna make a new thread, ### I could not find anything on this searching because the search wont recognize "50", but I stumbled upon this on my final attempt....I began the 50 dollar paint job yesterday in the Rustoleum Gloss Black oilbased enamel. So for I have only started my 2GB rear and sideskirts and I can say I am going to be pleased.

After prepping I layed the first coat...took alittle to get the paint to the right thinkness but its there now.. So heres the pics of the second coat

So far I have painted waited 20 hours then wetsanded with 800 and then applied the 2nd coat.

I still have to wetsand this coat and then apply 4 more coats total and wet sand 3 times more total then polish/buff and from what I have been seeing and reading it should look bad ass if I take my time.

after that the front bumper hood fenders, then hatch and roof then doors and Ill be all set.

Theres NO mess, I can paint down to 35 degrees and the satisfaction factor will be nice too

has anyone else done this?

always_broken · 10-10-2007, 04:56 PM

Good job. Where did you get the paint?

And you have a lot of front bumpers my friend!

crimsondragon · 10-10-2007, 05:20 PM

wow if i didn't see the pictures, i wouldnt believe it. now it makes me want to go buy some busted up car shell and go apeshit on it with this technique.

eclipsh · 10-10-2007, 05:41 PM

My wife and I are going to try this out on her 89 4Runner we're rebuilding right now. I'll let you all know how it goes

gixrman · 10-10-2007, 06:32 PM

Thats interesting. Do you plan on clearcoating it?

force it in · 10-10-2007, 06:46 PM

It worked for me. I followed the article that was on the Moparts forum. Cost me about
$52 in paint & supplies. Before & after pictures.

a_flint87 · 10-10-2007, 06:47 PM

Yes please tell us where you purchased the paint! Im starting to think that it is time for a new color for my spyder! That looks awesome! Thanks for all the info guys!

force it in · 10-10-2007, 06:56 PM

Try your local home improvement store(Home Depot, Lowes or OSH).

Shadow98 · 10-10-2007, 07:25 PM

Very interesting...

TSG59_Steve · 10-10-2007, 07:49 PM

I saw this a while back, definitely works. Seen it done on a bike, looked great. Props for actually doing it. Maybe I'll do it someday.

NewSpool · 10-10-2007, 09:22 PM

Bad assss! Def going to do it after my swap. Any specific paint to go with? I've read on a few sites some different paints to try. As well as rollers. Any guidance?

EclipseTrbo420A · 10-10-2007, 09:26 PM

Home depot is where I got the paint and the 100% mineral spirits along with the WHITE 4 or 6 inch foam rollers. Im getting the hang of it now and as for clearing....theres also a roll on clear I read about but it was not recommended because it takes the workability away from the paint if it gets dinged or scratched bad.

As for a shine...after reading like 300 pages of info I was just told to buff with turtlewax polishing compound to a brilliant shine... Ill keep you guys updates with pics of the progress as I go. I just have to wet sand tomorrow after class and apply the 3rd coat.

frew · 10-10-2007, 09:30 PM

heard about that last year when i was helping my friend spray his 240...only thing that sucks is if its your DD / only car it takes like 3 days

silver bullit · 10-10-2007, 09:36 PM

I was just thinking about painting my car to.

Anyone know if it is illegal to paint your car a bright crome type paint for the whole car?

MountainDew · 10-10-2007, 10:40 PM

Thats it, I'm starting this project next weekend.

force it in · 10-10-2007, 10:54 PM

Here's a link to the method that I used. http://carpainting.wetpaint.com/page...a%27s%20Method

PieEyedPiper · 10-11-2007, 12:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by force it in

It worked for me. I followed the article that was on the Moparts forum. Cost me about
$52 in paint & supplies. Before & after pictures.

I'm stunned. Amazing work

1gcrazy · 10-11-2007, 12:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by silver bullit

I was just thinking about painting my car to.

Anyone know if it is illegal to paint your car a bright crome type paint for the whole car?

You're gonna start fires on the side of the road! Wait... who the hell needs a swiss army knife if you have your DSM!

NewSpool · 10-11-2007, 05:43 AM

You mean like "mirror" finish? I've seen it before, and its' crazy, absolutely crazy. Do it.

'92eclipsegst · 10-11-2007, 03:09 PM

I painted my hood and bumper with rustoleum. Eventually i'll do the whole car...
It cost about $25
I sprayed it though,