brush it?
#2
I have never tried one but I heard they work well for small jobs.
http://www.prevalspraygun.com/automotive.htm
http://www.prevalspraygun.com/automotive.htm
#3
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If this is a larger area, get the paint code off the car. Lots of parts stores also mix custom spray bombs with semi adjustable nozzles. That can work really well. I've done it for an entire door and there were no color match issues. Let the paint dry (again for at least a week or more) then LIGHTLY buff with a polishing compound to smooth it out and raise the sheen.
#4
#5
Thanks guys. I'll look into that prevalspray gun. The link looked good.
As far as matching the paint...I went to a paint store and a guy came outside with some kind of unit that he put on the car and was able to read what color it was and how to make it. He did this on three areas of the car so I'm pretty sure I will have a decent match.
As far as matching the paint...I went to a paint store and a guy came outside with some kind of unit that he put on the car and was able to read what color it was and how to make it. He did this on three areas of the car so I'm pretty sure I will have a decent match.
#6
You could also use an air brush bought at a hobby store for less than $50. This combined with color match paint available in the small tubes at your local auto parts store would work well for small rock chips. Definitely make sure you wet sand and buff it. That makes a world of difference. Post some pics when you get a chance.
#7
That preval spray gun looks pretty neat. It is a jar (holds the paint) underneath what looks like a sray can with a propellent on top. The whole thing costs less than the charge for s&h. The whole thing with tax is $11.67 from a place called ToolTopia. That is a heck of a lot better than $50 for a one time only job.
#8
That preval spray gun looks pretty neat. It is a jar (holds the paint) underneath what looks like a sray can with a propellent on top. The whole thing costs less than the charge for s&h. The whole thing with tax is $11.67 from a place called ToolTopia. That is a heck of a lot better than $50 for a one time only job.
If you have a O'reillyS Auto parts store nearby they have them on the shelf. I believe I saw them at Home Depot also.
#9
That is a heck of a lot better than $50 for a one time only job.
#10
I went to our "auto part store" row. I started with O'reilly's and worked my way down the line. Nobody had them. The only place I didn't go into was OEM. OEM is a last resort for me since the folks who have the franchise there did me wrong once. Anyway, I already ordered from the online store.
#13
The Prval sprayer came in. It has a 4oz jar that fits under a spray can of propellant. The can has a plastic tube that runs down into the jar. The whole thing looks like a huge purfume bottle. There are also directions on how to mix different paints for different jobs. I'll try it out within a week or so once the weather cooperates. (no garage)
#15
Preval worked fairly well considering you do not have any control over the air pressure. I found it is pretty much like a normal spray paint can. If you plan on using it more than once, have some kiind of cleaner to run through it before it sets up.
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