3rd Generation Specific (1993-2002) 1993-2002 Discussion including performance modifications and Technical Support Sections.
Sponsored by:

$20 paint job

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 07-09-04 | 03:43 AM
  #1  
austinsFD's Avatar
Thread Starter
Ahhhh Motherland!

 
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 715
Likes: 0
From: CA: Van Nuys
$20 paint job

Has anyone done the $20 paint job you know where all you have is non reflective primer so your paint dosn't reflect light and does anyone have pics of what it looks like on a rx7?
Old 07-09-04 | 03:58 AM
  #2  
ejmack1's Avatar
Lawn Ornament
 
Joined: Apr 2001
Posts: 2,416
Likes: 2
From: St Louis, USA
what? links to this process?
Old 07-09-04 | 04:54 AM
  #3  
akiratdk's Avatar
The Laser Man
 
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 1,326
Likes: 1
From: GLENDALE, CA
Austin!!!!~~~ Do what I say!!~~~

Save your money and get a real paint job!!!!!

You will cry when you see your FD with just primer

all over the poor thing....
Old 07-09-04 | 05:28 AM
  #4  
DS2000's Avatar
Rotary Monkey
 
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 292
Likes: 0
From: Wales
^ I agree, you can't skimp on paint, it'd just be wrong
Old 07-09-04 | 06:01 AM
  #5  
pugg57's Avatar
proper motoring
 
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 1,706
Likes: 1
From: USA
i kinda think the matte finish looks pretty good... but i'm gonna have to qualify that a little further... i think it looks good on muscle cars not sexy curvy sports cars... i've heard of people doin this Austin, but i'm useless to ya, not seen it or done it myself.
Old 07-09-04 | 08:37 AM
  #6  
XSTransAm's Avatar
Ee / Cpe

 
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 2,843
Likes: 2
From: Gaithersburg, MD / WVU
primer cars? lmao, i didnt know people actually did this until i saw a brigade of mexican trucks primer grey...

If you primer your fd as your paint job i will drive to your house and smack you in the face.
Old 07-09-04 | 08:42 AM
  #7  
wiblergt's Avatar
Senior Member
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 460
Likes: 7
From: Scottsdale, AZ
SOLID!!!

XSTransAm said it perfectly!!

primer looks horrible... because... IT IS PRIMER!
Old 07-09-04 | 10:15 AM
  #8  
PVerdieck's Avatar
Rotary Freak
 
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 1,742
Likes: 0
From: Houston
Re: $20 paint job

Originally posted by austinsFD
Has anyone done the $20 paint job you know where all you have is non reflective primer so your paint dosn't reflect light and does anyone have pics of what it looks like on a rx7?
Not on an RX-7 that's worth more than $200.00
Old 07-09-04 | 11:01 AM
  #9  
Jesuscookies's Avatar
I can haz rotary?
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 3,793
Likes: 1
From: Southern California
There is a saying in cycling that goes a little something like this. "If you got a $5 head, get a $5 dollar helmet."

I.E. If you got a $20 dollar FD, get a $20 dollar paint job.
Old 07-09-04 | 11:09 AM
  #10  
GoodfellaFD3S's Avatar
Original Gangster/Rotary!
Veteran: Army
iTrader: (213)
 
Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 30,580
Likes: 566
From: FL-->NJ/NYC again!
Wow.......wow.
Old 07-09-04 | 11:30 AM
  #11  
Meiogirl's Avatar
the REAL deal
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Jun 2002
Posts: 996
Likes: 3
From: South Bay
i didnt know $20 worth of primer would cover an entire car. dont go buy the stuff and do it yourself unless you find someone who knows what they are doing. you can still get paint lines from pirmer.

it looks good.... on 70s sedans in a madmax kinda way.
Old 07-09-04 | 01:19 PM
  #12  
respecttheseven's Avatar
Rotary Enthusiast

 
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 1,047
Likes: 0
From: salt lake city area
yesss mad max and the thunderdome! primer style!
Old 07-09-04 | 02:13 PM
  #13  
austinsFD's Avatar
Thread Starter
Ahhhh Motherland!

 
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 715
Likes: 0
From: CA: Van Nuys
well the thing is im goin to get a new paint job soon so why not just see how it looks
Old 07-09-04 | 02:15 PM
  #14  
austinsFD's Avatar
Thread Starter
Ahhhh Motherland!

 
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 715
Likes: 0
From: CA: Van Nuys
well the thing is im goin to get a new paint job soon so why not just see how it looks
Old 07-09-04 | 05:35 PM
  #15  
XSTransAm's Avatar
Ee / Cpe

 
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 2,843
Likes: 2
From: Gaithersburg, MD / WVU
it looks bad...

besides it would raise the cost of doing a proper paint job since they would have to take off more now that you added a new layer.
Old 07-09-04 | 07:11 PM
  #16  
PVerdieck's Avatar
Rotary Freak
 
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 1,742
Likes: 0
From: Houston
Originally posted by austinsFD
well the thing is im goin to get a new paint job soon so why not just see how it looks
Because it is a dumb idea.
Old 07-09-04 | 07:14 PM
  #17  
Section8's Avatar
Rotary Freak
iTrader: (6)
 
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 1,807
Likes: 0
From: Golden, CO
Originally posted by PVerdieck
Because it is a dumb idea.
Yes, this is a terrible idea.
Old 07-09-04 | 09:11 PM
  #18  
SWAT81's Avatar
8AN5H33
iTrader: (14)
 
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 1,981
Likes: 1
From: New Port, NJ
Once again I'm amazed...
Old 07-09-04 | 09:16 PM
  #19  
Dan H's Avatar
Zoom Zoom Boom!
 
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 2,312
Likes: 0
From: San Francisco, CA
Please sell your FD...
Old 07-09-04 | 09:30 PM
  #20  
AMRAAM4's Avatar
twinturboteddy ws my idol
 
Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 2,347
Likes: 0
From: Elkton, MD
The pics of that chic with the car....now primer painting the exterior....what the **** next, 20" Spreewell's and a big vynil decal on the back window saying "The George Michael Jallopy"?
Old 07-09-04 | 09:32 PM
  #21  
AMRAAM4's Avatar
twinturboteddy ws my idol
 
Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 2,347
Likes: 0
From: Elkton, MD
Damn forum #1

Last edited by AMRAAM4; 07-09-04 at 09:58 PM.
Old 07-09-04 | 09:36 PM
  #22  
johnchabin's Avatar
Rotary Enthusiast
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 1,053
Likes: 6
From: Centennial, Colorado

goofy
Old 07-09-04 | 09:40 PM
  #23  
AMRAAM4's Avatar
twinturboteddy ws my idol
 
Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 2,347
Likes: 0
From: Elkton, MD
Damn forum #2

Last edited by AMRAAM4; 07-09-04 at 09:58 PM.
Old 07-09-04 | 11:05 PM
  #24  
MAVrick's Avatar
Talk to me Goose!!
 
Joined: Oct 2001
Posts: 191
Likes: 0
From: Australia
muhuhahhaha you are kidding me right?

Yes, please sell your car!
Old 07-09-04 | 11:13 PM
  #25  
RX7 RAGE's Avatar
Bann3d. I got OWNED!!!
iTrader: (22)
 
Joined: Feb 2001
Posts: 5,015
Likes: 66
From: San Diego, CA
Don't do that please.


Quick Reply: $20 paint job



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 05:49 PM.