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06-07-06, 11:55 AM
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Originally Posted by My5ABaby
After reading this thread, I can't seem to help but notice that most of the people posting negative comments seem to forget that this is a BUDGET paint job. Personally, I've been thinking of doing it. I, in no way what-so-ever, expect it to come out as good as professional job. But... it could, given enough effort on my part, come out better than what my paint currently looks like.
But, to each his own.
But, to each his own.
06-07-06, 11:56 AM
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Originally Posted by My5ABaby
After reading this thread, I can't seem to help but notice that most of the people posting negative comments seem to forget that this is a BUDGET paint job. Personally, I've been thinking of doing it. I, in no way what-so-ever, expect it to come out as good as professional job. But... it could, given enough effort on my part, come out better than what my paint currently looks like.
But, to each his own.
But, to each his own.
its a great learning too
im far better at wet sanding and painting than i was 2 days ago.
it is also a fun time filler for summer break
06-07-06, 12:19 PM
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well everything needs to dry after the wet sand still
so heres some pics
hood and light covers got their 4th coat wet sand
scoop and fenders got their 2nd coat wet sand
as you can expect the paint looks dull but its mutch smoother than it was before
the diffrence between 2 and 4 coats is amazing
i cut the paint too thin on the drivers side fender and had to sand deep because of bubbles
(this stuff is a pain to sand into)
so heres some pics
hood and light covers got their 4th coat wet sand
scoop and fenders got their 2nd coat wet sand
as you can expect the paint looks dull but its mutch smoother than it was before
the diffrence between 2 and 4 coats is amazing
i cut the paint too thin on the drivers side fender and had to sand deep because of bubbles
(this stuff is a pain to sand into)
06-07-06, 01:06 PM
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Stripping paint from metal, I don't recommend any plastic peices (haven't tried it I just don't think it would be pretty). You can get this stuff at auto zone called "Auto Strip" it is about 6 or 7 bucks a can and a little goes a long way. You spray it on wait about 10 minutes and then either pressure wash it or with some sort of high pressure water, spray it off.
06-07-06, 02:14 PM
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Originally Posted by eatmyclutch
There was a thread on it...on HT? Awww good stuff snowball. Seems like you got teh firewall, too. 
Looking good! I cant wait to get started on mine!
06-07-06, 02:17 PM
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Originally Posted by speed_monkey
His car was white before he sprayed it flat black, so the engine bay is just the original paint.
Looking good! I cant wait to get started on mine!
Looking good! I cant wait to get started on mine!
some day ill get to that though.
06-07-06, 02:18 PM
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Originally Posted by snowball
the I beams we used are really cool too
06-07-06, 02:20 PM
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Originally Posted by RRTEC
Were those prebuilt? I was looking at some Joists at Homedepot that prebuilt and seemed like a solid build. Anyways not to hyjack, but nice Garage too.... You know you are going to have to paint the wheels too.. you can't have the car all fresh white with dingy yellowy wheels......
06-07-06, 02:26 PM
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I just finished painting my fenders with good quality paint. It was about $200 in paint just for a pair of fenders but it was really easy and it looks great. No compressor or tools or anything. The spray cans come with super-fine nozzles. I'll post a thread as soon as I buff the clearcoat and take some pics.
My car is also white. So unless my camera's lousy or the lighting is bad, you'll be able to compare. The paint came from www.paintscratch.com.
My car is also white. So unless my camera's lousy or the lighting is bad, you'll be able to compare. The paint came from www.paintscratch.com.
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06-07-06, 05:25 PM
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i was thinking about doing this with my white 88 tII using the rustoleum gloss white paint . After seeing those pics that you just posted Im going to have to . Nice job !
06-07-06, 05:54 PM
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i think for the money you have put into that it looks dman good... i wonder how good that would match up on an 89 TII need to redo my sunroof its peeling lol
06-07-06, 08:36 PM
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i started monday, if i really wanted to i could have done the whole car by friday
but it takes a while to learn the mix.
as for time its a good bit
2-4 hours in the morning wet sanding the paint and laying 1 layer of new paint down
1 hour at night laying down a second coat so you can wet sand again in the morning
i wont be done tell next week some time because friday night is our local import meet (200+ cars)
and saturday night im geting a new tune to up the boost and max out these 1000cc injectors.
but it takes a while to learn the mix.
as for time its a good bit
2-4 hours in the morning wet sanding the paint and laying 1 layer of new paint down
1 hour at night laying down a second coat so you can wet sand again in the morning
i wont be done tell next week some time because friday night is our local import meet (200+ cars)
and saturday night im geting a new tune to up the boost and max out these 1000cc injectors.
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