 DIY painting tips?, or should i just take it to the pros... |
 Oct 24, 2008 - 9:22 PM
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Hey guys,
I recently got some gt-four raiser blocks, they are in primer. I have absolutely no experience painting anything. I do have a large (25gal?) air compressor with the spray attachment for paint. I was wondering if you guys think I could paint these myself, with decent results? I don't want it to look like crud, and I don't want to spend alot to paint such small parts either. If you have DIY painting experience, could you give me some tips, including where to get paint, some detailed steps, tips and tricks, etc? Or, please let me know if this is far too much for a complete amateur to handle and get favorable results, and if i should just take it to a shop. Thanks guys!!!! -------------------- ◊◊◊ My F/S Thread! ◊◊◊
QUOTE (14:19:21) Daniel: That was a JDM hole in the side of the box too. There was so much JDM trapped inside that box that they couldn't contain it, so they had to put a JDM hole in the box to let the JDM out. QUOTE Ferdi says (11:29) No, it looks like a hooker put her acid vag on your hood. Acid vag = bigger problem than a few dings. |
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Oct 24, 2008 - 10:06 PM
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i don't do too much with paint, however i do know that it is a tedious task. you can do it yourself and if you have the tools i would. the most important thing with painting is to keep everything as clean as possible. when you are done with the spray you should wet sand using 1500-2000 grit sandpaper and then buff it so the paint is nice and shinny. also i hear that water based paints aren't as good. do you have any friends who are into painting or cars? that's how i learned a lot. good luck.
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Oct 24, 2008 - 10:13 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 8, '08 From Orlando, Florida Currently Offline Reputation: 14 (100%) |
QUOTE (garin @ Oct 24, 2008 - 11:06 PM)  i don't do too much with paint, however i do know that it is a tedious task. you can do it yourself and if you have the tools i would. the most important thing with painting is to keep everything as clean as possible. when you are done with the spray you should wet sand using 1500-2000 grit sandpaper and then buff it so the paint is nice and shinny. also i hear that water based paints aren't as good. do you have any friends who are into painting or cars? that's how i learned a lot. good luck. I have a cousin in Fort Lauderdale (about 3 hours away driving) who does amazing paint work, the only downside is the distance. I would love to learn how, but i dont know anyone locally that has painted anything. Worst case scenario, its going to go to my cousin. -------------------- ◊◊◊ My F/S Thread! ◊◊◊
QUOTE (14:19:21) Daniel: That was a JDM hole in the side of the box too. There was so much JDM trapped inside that box that they couldn't contain it, so they had to put a JDM hole in the box to let the JDM out. QUOTE Ferdi says (11:29) No, it looks like a hooker put her acid vag on your hood. Acid vag = bigger problem than a few dings. |
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samir0189 DIY painting tips? Oct 24, 2008 - 9:22 PM
bslik yea as long as you have a basic idea of how to use... Oct 25, 2008 - 3:20 AM 808celica start with rattle cans to get the technique down. ... Oct 25, 2008 - 4:59 AM
garin QUOTE (808celica @ Oct 25, 2008 - 5... Oct 25, 2008 - 5:51 AM 808celica QUOTE (garin @ Oct 25, 2008 - 12:51 ... Oct 25, 2008 - 5:55 AM 95celgt first sand them real nice and smooth, keep em clea... Oct 25, 2008 - 2:41 PM samir0189 Yeahhhh, after reading all of your comments I thin... Oct 25, 2008 - 6:09 PM manphibian closed by request... Oct 25, 2008 - 6:23 PM |
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