Self Paint Job- Progression Thread, Thanks for everyones help/support :) Options

[mgnt232]

So I decided I am going to paint my car candy orange I know some, if not most people will disagree with the color choice, but its what i want . Bought all the paint today, just waiting on the Supra SS to get here (wends) then hopefully start next wknd painting... hopefully.
Any advice will be very helpful as well.
I bought an HVLP gun, my unlce has a big compressor, bought a large expensive water separator (for get the real name), and an "in line" water separator (cheap disposable thing, to make sure there is no water) which will go right before my gun. Along with all the other essentials (sand paper, mask, tape, ect.)
The paint I am using is a "4 step" paint. Primer-Candy base coat-Candy color-Clear. But I am still debating on an effect coat, between the candy color and clear. I know I want to do one of them, but not sure which one. Options being a Metallic effect, or a "prism effect". But have not been able to get good pics of both effects, maybe someone can help me decide. I mean if im doing it, I may as well try anything, and not look back wishing i did something, ya know

Anyway started sanding a few days ago, only got in 2 days. But its coming along very nicely

First day

Shaved rear Wiper

Day 2 (most hand sanding on bumpers and edges)

Rear Bumper is now finished as well, but not in this pic




This post has been edited by mgnt232: Aug 28, 2010 - 7:51 PM

[presure2]

good start man!
if your not experienced, anything in the clear is gonna be tough to make look even.
pearl midcoats that are tinted are more forgiving, and a bit easier to spray..your best bet would be to spray a few test panels, before you actually spray the car to get a feel for how it lays out.
cant wait to see more!

[mgnt232]

Thanks for all the support guys !
I painted a little in school (only 2 mirrors, but they turned out well), but nothing to this extent. I will be testing my skills on the spoiler and bottom invader lip first, to re-get the hang of it
What exactly is a "mid coat"? The paint I am looking at for metallic or prism is, premixed and goes on after the candy coat, then the clear goes over everything.
I will try it out of course and let you guys get a preview (possibly monday)