DIY painting tips?, or should i just take it to the pros... Options

[samir0189]

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!!!!

[95celgt]

first sand them real nice and smooth, keep em clean.
To me the most important factor is proper mixing, because this will affect both the way the gun will spray, AND how the paint will stick. if its too reduced it will either just drip or spider web (veining will apear) when drying, and not enough reducer will sputter spit and sometimes just spray like powder!
The clear is easy and fun to use lol, usually 4:1 mix and it will lay down a nice wet coat

let them dry for a day just to make sure they dont smudge or smear when you pick them up and dust them off (fresh drying paint is a magnet for dust so try to keep them in as close to a dust free environment as you can, if your going to do it out side i usually hose down everything in the area and paint while its still damp so that dust doesn't kick up)