$50 Paint Job [merged]

[red90GST]

I would like to see the results on this I may do this to my eclipse

 

[AuntiesTSI]

I had to wetsand an entire Caprice with 600, then1500 and 2000, and that doesn't even include the blocking, so I know how you feel.

I'm pretty impressed with this method, seems to be doing a pretty good job. Nice work.

 

[95CarbonEclipse]

I've been anxiously waiting the results of this thread for months now. Kudos to you EclipseTrbo420A, I'm in your cheering section!

BTW... what did you end up doing different? Did you go with the high speed polisher?

 

[EclipseTrbo420A]

I didnt do anything different but go over my wetsanding alot more and Im still not done...its like 14 out right now so again its on hold. I just cut the insurance untill about march or april when it gets warmer..its impossible to work in these conditions with w\ater.

and thanks man! Ill just keep at it.

 

[rconlon67]

Hey guys,
Just wanted to post an update. I got the 6th coat of paint on. I'm not done, It still needs a final wetsand then buff, but it looks decent now. Everyone who see's it says they are impressed so here are some updated pics.
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Lemme know what you think.

I plan on doing black on the bottom of front and rear bumper + side skirts(it was originally the burgandy color with a grey(silver) bottom.

Thanks,
Ryan

P.S. to 420A....I only live 1hour from you its not THAAT cold, GET Some work done!! HAHA

 

[gixrman]

Looks really good. Wetsanding and buffing are key. Stay away from the edges!!

 

[Semprini]

Is this real?? B/c this seems a little TOO good to be true

 

[jumpfroggy]

Hey guys,
Just wanted to post an update. I got the 6th coat of paint on. I'm not done, It still needs a final wetsand then buff, but it looks decent now. Everyone who see's it says they are impressed so here are some updated pics.
Lemme know what you think.

Did you prime your tires?? Looks good, can't wait to see pics after wetsand. If you can, try to take pics without flash, but with bright light facing camera, so there's some reflections on the paint. Flash tends to wash everything out and remove detail, and what you really want to see is the texture/gloss, which is easy to see if there's reflections in the paint. Good luck, keep at it.

 

[EclipseTrbo420A]

P.S. to 420A....I only live 1hour from you its not THAAT cold, GET Some work done!! HAHA

Hah I hear that. I spent hours out there yesterday I got the driverside quarterpanel and door done along with the rear bumper finished up, but I still have alot more to go. Atleast its all looking smooth now with no orange peel look. I should snap some pics as well. Keep up the good work and let me know what your using to buff when the time comes. Thanks

 

[rconlon67]

UPDATE:
So I finished with the 6th coat of Black and took the tape off. Well I have to say it looks Pretty decent, but it far from perfect. Alot of the edges where I painted black to red got messed up and I'm goign to have to do some touch up, but overall for the cost, I am VERY happy with the results so far. I still need to touchup, buff, and polish. I'll post more pics when I'm done. I mocked up one side and bolted everything in temporarily for the pics.
Let me know what you think.

~Ryan

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[RayPeters]

I'm impressed. My only concern with this method is durability. Any past experience to say this is a worthwile investment of your considerable time?

Ray

 

[jdillen]

UPDATE:
So I finished with the 6th coat of Black and took the tape off. Well I have to say it looks Pretty decent, but it far from perfect. Alot of the edges where I painted black to red got messed up and I'm goign to have to do some touch up, but overall for the cost, I am VERY happy with the results so far. I still need to touchup, buff, and polish. I'll post more pics when I'm done. I mocked up one side and bolted everything in temporarily for the pics.
Let me know what you think.

~Ryan

Dude - looks sweet! I do like the red/black combo better than I thought. Can't wait to catch it live and in person again...looked good before when you had the red done but I dig the black combo now.

Guys, I've seen it in person and can vouch for $50-100 in supplies (plus time of course) that its worth it versus >$1,000....especially for a project car.

 

[rconlon67]

I'm impressed. My only concern with this method is durability. Any past experience to say this is a worthwile investment of your considerable time?

Ray

Thanks Ray,
I have no past experience at all, this is really my first stab at any type of body work/painting. So even tho the results are no where near what I would expect from a professional, they are perfect for a project car. The car's not goign to be on the road any time too soon, but when it does I'll be sure to post up some pics after Its been driven for a while with any durability results.
We shall see after I'm done and how good it looks/lasts to determine if its worth the time/effort. I would say, not including the body work or primer, just counting the red and black paint...I would say I have close to 20 hours in the garage(6 coats of each color, 1-2 hours each coat pending. the first coat takes a while and then the coats that I wet-sanded took a while) I'll let you know.


~Ryan

 

[force it in]

I'm impressed. My only concern with this method is durability. Any past experience to say this is a worthwile investment of your considerable time?

Ray

I painted my car using this method in March 2007. So far the only problem that I had was caused by a huge bird dropping on the black roof that I didn't clean for about a week. When I washed it off a pea size piece of the paint came off. This happened before I buffed & waxed the roof. Touch up was a snap. Since then the roof has been waxed & the birds have still been busy(I park under power lines).

 

[Quattro18t]

wow guys they all look great! I'm def. going with this painting method as soon as I fix the body work on my car. Can't decide on color though.. red(original color), black, or white...

 

[always_broken]

I think I'm gonna paint the car white, I think I remember seeing glossy white and semi glossy. I just want to get as close to stock white as possible. Which should I get?

 

[always_broken]

BTW,how many sheets of sandpaper should I get?

 

[Twistaye]

That's nuts, makes me want to go out and go get all the supplies right now. Awaiting the final pictures to see the finished product, as so many of us are! Hurry up!! . The GS-T is getting a little faded and starting to get sun spots, it's time for a new paint job, and if I can do this then that'll save me a bunch of money, keep us updated and good luck on your project!!

 

[crimsonGST]

Wow this seems to really be catching on, and as soon as i see the final pics, i might go out and do this myself. I mean, if any of you have looked at my POS spray can job [thanks to the problem with dsm's clear coat peeling] im really in need of paint. And 50-60$$ compared to a grand or two. Man that gives me goose bumps.
Update.
I cant wait to see this.

 

[bastarddsm]

I really hope your guys are doing this to cars with maginal paint to begin with... rustolem will work, but its soft, it will mar easilt and has nowhere near the durability as a conventional automotive finish.. honestly you could go to your local autoparts store ask for a single stage urethane and roll it on and have much better results with less work, for only about twice the cost. not to mention it will actually last. theres a reason cars arn't painted with enamel anymore..

 

[dylan702110988]

I have tried this method on a spare fender and i have had no problems with the durability of the paint. although the regular Rustoleum paint was soft for a couple days it still dried hard as a rock, i found that if u use Rustoleum "professional" it turns out better and actually dries a lot quicker and harder than the regular stuff

Rustoleum "Professional" > Rustoleum

...I actually think that this was mentioned earlier in the thread

 

[Quattro18t]

I went out and got supplies today. Cost me $50.34. I began my body work and sanded down the whole car. Waiting for body filler to dry so I can start painting. I decided on gloss white for the color.

 

[gixrman]

I really hope your guys are doing this to cars with maginal paint to begin with... rustolem will work, but its soft, it will mar easilt and has nowhere near the durability as a conventional automotive finish.. honestly you could go to your local autoparts store ask for a single stage urethane and roll it on and have much better results with less work, for only about twice the cost. not to mention it will actually last. theres a reason cars arn't painted with enamel anymore..

Mine dried as hard as factory paint. no issues.

 

[always_broken]

I went out and got supplies today. Cost me $50.34. I began my body work and sanded down the whole car. Waiting for body filler to dry so I can start painting. I decided on gloss white for the color.

How much sandpaper did you get? And make sure to post pics of progress!

 

[EDM95]

I am thinking of doing this to my van so i can sell it.
How much paint do you think i should get?
What kind of paint should i get?
I am thinking black paint.