 My budget garage paint job, (Lots of pics!) |
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 Sep 8, 2008 - 9:45 PM
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Enthusiast  Joined May 14, '05 Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%)  |
Hi.
I just wanted to share some pictures of my celica and hopefully inspire some of you people with a budget. My celica was painted in the garage with all bodywork and paint done by me. The whole paint job cost me $600. I never took classes for any of this stuff so I'm confident anyone can do it. I bought this car 9 months ago for $1800. The body wasn't in the greatest shape.. but I saw potential in the poor thing and thus, became determined to bring back her beauty (on a budget). The first thing I tackled was the rust. Aside from surface rust, the body and frame was actually very clean. Everything was intact. I grinded everything off and sealed with por15. The driver side door had a small rust hole on the bottom left corner. It bothered me so much that I replaced the whole driver side door with a rust-free one. Yes, I know, I'm super picky! Original door with rust hole.  Close up of rust.  New door.   My life-saver-- por15. I love this stuff... well, except when it gets on my hands, then I hate it. (my room is messy)  Sanded down.   Base coat. Sorry, no pic of her in primer. I was too busy to snap a picture.   Cleared, wetsanded, and buffed. Car is super dirty at this point.      Everything put back on her.. by this time, it was dark outside.  I tried to take some better pictures today but it rained and was super cloudy. This was the best I could do.   I love the color. It's an OEM toyota supra color called anthracite. Here's a tiny collage I made on the color.  For a budget garage paint job, I think the car turned out great. I gleam with pride everytime I see it. I'm going to paint the trims this weekend as well as put on some rims. I don't plan to work on anymore cars until next year. My '96 winter warrior corolla is next up in line. I think java black will be perfect for it. ...hmm, maybe jada green? Oh well, I have a whole year to think about it.  PS- I wanna thank my dad for his badass welding skills. |
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Sep 8, 2008 - 9:53 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 24, '07 From Oahu, Hawaii Currently Offline Reputation: 23 (100%) |
wow amazing. you did alot more bodywork than i did on my garage paint
 looks good  is the clear on yet???? how many layers did you spray on??
-------------------- I don't normally drive fast, but when I do its on a curvy section of this island
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Sep 8, 2008 - 10:06 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jan 13, '08 From Christchurch New Zealand Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
That looks awesome, would never know it was done in a garage.
well done, hot colour btw. --------------------  1994年 トヨタ 神々しい My Facebook My Bebo QUOTE (loll6g @ Nov 6, 2008 - 5:53 AM) automatics are for lazy ass drivers who jst want there car so that they can look cool |
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Sep 8, 2008 - 10:13 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 18, '06 From NB, Canada Currently Offline Reputation: 12 (100%) |
I love the results, so all you did was do a primer then basecoat, then wetsand the basecoat? How many layers is there?
Its looks very good! --------------------  -Rémy 02 SiR, 08 250R |
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Sep 8, 2008 - 11:07 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Dec 8, '05 From torrance/carson, ca Currently Offline Reputation: 11 (100%) |
i love that color. nice work. can you do mine next?
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Sep 8, 2008 - 11:08 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 23, '05 From Princeton, Minnesota Currently Offline Reputation: 7 (100%) |
WOW!! that looks amazing.
Just a couple questions though: you went with a basecoat clearcoat right? and is there a paint code for that color? I think that might be what im gonna go with if i dont go red. -------------------- -Brian
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Sep 8, 2008 - 11:14 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 19, '07 From Washington Currently Offline Reputation: 9 (100%) |
Nice job! I like the color alot
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Sep 8, 2008 - 11:23 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Apr 17, '06 From New Jersey Currently Offline Reputation: 105 (100%) |
I hope the anatomy and Physiology book didn't get paint on it.
 great work ! a girl that works on her own cars and knows where everything is on a --------------------  |
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Sep 9, 2008 - 12:26 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Nov 7, '06 From Houston, Tx Currently Offline Reputation: 17 (100%) |
That looks gorgeous! How does that por15 stuff work (process, pred, etc)? I'm probably gonna need it on the Supra. BTW, who's white MK3 Supra is that? Looks clean for an NA...or is it...?
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Sep 9, 2008 - 12:57 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 29, '07 From Philly Currently Offline Reputation: 11 (100%) |
very nice
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Sep 9, 2008 - 1:46 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Dec 28, '05 From USA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
nice job
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Sep 9, 2008 - 3:33 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Oct 30, '04 From So Cal Currently Offline Reputation: 13 (100%) |
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Sep 9, 2008 - 6:56 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 25, '03 From Springfield, MO Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
primer-base-clear then sanded the clear and bufed it ppl come on
-------------------- Coming in 2010 full paintjob - new wheels - modified body - new interior - engine build- marriage |
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Sep 9, 2008 - 8:00 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 10, '07 From The Moon Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Wow man, that's freaking gorgeous. I'm tempted to do the same but uh I don't have a garage hah.
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Sep 9, 2008 - 8:00 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Nov 27, '02 From Derry,NH USA Currently Offline Reputation: 9 (100%) |
$600 really isn't budget... For my paint and supplies I am using on my winter car including a new gun comes out to less than $500...and Maaco can spray single stage for $400ish...I am not saying it's not a good job because it IS beautiful but...that's a lot of money to spend to do your own...but,I guess the pride is worth it!
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Sep 9, 2008 - 8:04 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jan 18, '08 From Houston Currently Offline Reputation: 7 (100%) |
Damn good job!
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Sep 9, 2008 - 2:25 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 24, '07 From Oahu, Hawaii Currently Offline Reputation: 23 (100%) |
QUOTE (97Celica @ Sep 9, 2008 - 3:00 AM) $600 really isn't budget... For my paint and supplies I am using on my winter car including a new gun comes out to less than $500...and Maaco can spray single stage for $400ish...I am not saying it's not a good job because it IS beautiful but...that's a lot of money to spend to do your own...but,I guess the pride is worth it! 600, that's nothing
-------------------- I don't normally drive fast, but when I do its on a curvy section of this island
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Sep 9, 2008 - 3:32 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Apr 18, '05 From Calgary Currently Offline Reputation: 20 (100%) |
w2g for diy paintjobs! i remember doing my 1st paint job on my 4th gen celica about 5 yrs ago... i spent about $400 on everything, but it didn't turn out as nice as yours did.
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Sep 9, 2008 - 4:10 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 18, '07 From Bergen county NJ Currently Offline Reputation: 24 (100%) |
awesome work
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Sep 9, 2008 - 6:06 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 21, '08 From Naples, FL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Wow, that looks beautiful.
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