painting a car
11-22-12, 01:40 AM
#3
I've done that twice now, and I wouldn't recommend it. It gets really expensive and really time consuming in a hurry. But if you have access to tools and a booth and have a ton of time on your hands, have at it. Here's a thread that I got a lot of info from the first time I painted a seven:
https://www.rx7club.com/2nd-gen-arch...nt-7-a-433769/
If you're serious about it, I'd go to a book store or library and try to find some books on auto bodywork and painting. Find a paint supplier locally rather than buying paint online. If you're polite, they're usually willing to give you advice on which system to use and tips on how to get it done right.
You're still probably better off having a reputable shop do it. Just don't get a cheap Econo job... if you're gonna shell out money for a paint job, go to a good shop and have it done right.
https://www.rx7club.com/2nd-gen-arch...nt-7-a-433769/
If you're serious about it, I'd go to a book store or library and try to find some books on auto bodywork and painting. Find a paint supplier locally rather than buying paint online. If you're polite, they're usually willing to give you advice on which system to use and tips on how to get it done right.
You're still probably better off having a reputable shop do it. Just don't get a cheap Econo job... if you're gonna shell out money for a paint job, go to a good shop and have it done right.
11-22-12, 03:23 AM
#4
A cheap way to do it would be to do all the prep work yourself, sanding, body and mud work.
Then drive or tow it to a paint shop and just have them spray the primer, sealer, paint, or clear. Or something along those lines.
I know I would want to block sand my car after the first layer of primer, then respray the primer and wet sand before the final finishing coats were applied.
I guess that's not really a cheap way either because all of the painting materials such as clear and the catalyst are the most expensive part usually..
Then drive or tow it to a paint shop and just have them spray the primer, sealer, paint, or clear. Or something along those lines.
I know I would want to block sand my car after the first layer of primer, then respray the primer and wet sand before the final finishing coats were applied.
I guess that's not really a cheap way either because all of the painting materials such as clear and the catalyst are the most expensive part usually..
11-22-12, 08:32 AM
#5
I need a repaint as well and will be either bringing it in to a friend's body shop for a discount, or talking to his dad and getting some insider info on repainting a car. If I end up doing it, it will be a huge investment and many hours spent in a library and online researching the subject to make sure it's done right the first time.
11-22-12, 01:09 PM
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i painted my car myself.
i spent probly twice as much as i wouldve paid at a shop and ended up with a **** paint job anyway.
https://www.rx7club.com/build-thread...no-way-945949/
if you want to do it for the sake of doing it. go for it. if you actually care how it turns out and want a decent looking paint job i highly highly recommend against it
i spent probly twice as much as i wouldve paid at a shop and ended up with a **** paint job anyway.
https://www.rx7club.com/build-thread...no-way-945949/
if you want to do it for the sake of doing it. go for it. if you actually care how it turns out and want a decent looking paint job i highly highly recommend against it
11-22-12, 01:54 PM
#7
I work as a body tech at a dealership, and i remember when i did it on my own cars back in highschool. if you don't know the techniques and or have the tools (me in highschool) you'll spend alot to do it yourself.
Expect to spend at least 700 just in materials like paint primer and clear, and thats if your using older stuff. Now that everybody is switching to waterborne paints they are about double the cost.
Although I painted my first 3 cars when i was in highschool and never took any classes. Just hop on google and read up what your getting yourself into. If you want to learn great by all means go for it. There are ways to clean up a paint job after you spray it, but keep that in mind before you paint it that your going to use 50% more clear so you can colorsand and buff out imperfections.
Expect to spend at least 700 just in materials like paint primer and clear, and thats if your using older stuff. Now that everybody is switching to waterborne paints they are about double the cost.
Although I painted my first 3 cars when i was in highschool and never took any classes. Just hop on google and read up what your getting yourself into. If you want to learn great by all means go for it. There are ways to clean up a paint job after you spray it, but keep that in mind before you paint it that your going to use 50% more clear so you can colorsand and buff out imperfections.
