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

[mgnt232]

A HUGE thanks again to everyone Went on vaca and it was nice to come back to some love for the celi lol

And I cant wait till CSP!

the candy was absolutely the hardest part! but as long as you take your time and are able to envision it per say (and trust yourself, panicking is the worst thing!) it will come out good.

It is... textured? kinda with the paint system I used for people that may look into it, its smooth but not like single stage, idk how to explain it exactly but it looks awesome and I am in love with my celi even more Just hope the cops back off! lol

[fenril007]

A HUGE thanks again to everyone Went on vaca and it was nice to come back to some love for the celi lol

And I cant wait till CSP!

the candy was absolutely the hardest part! but as long as you take your time and are able to envision it per say (and trust yourself, panicking is the worst thing!) it will come out good.

It is... textured? kinda with the paint system I used for people that may look into it, its smooth but not like single stage, idk how to explain it exactly but it looks awesome and I am in love with my celi even more Just hope the cops back off! lol

very nice job!!!!!!!!!!!!! ur car looks awesome, i love the body kit ( i have the same one ). just one thing i need to ask, how much paint did u used??? and once again, very nice job!!!!!

[mgnt232]

thanks the invader is an awsome style if you like agressive loks
and i used 3 quarts of each (primer,base,candy,clear) but i didnt paint my hood and cut it real close with the amount of paint. i reccommned a gallon of each to be safe