Should I attempt priming and painting myself?
February 28th, 2016, 07:30 PM
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Chris
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Should I attempt priming and painting myself?
Hello everyone. When I get my 72 supreme back from the body shop it will have the rear quarters and sail panels etc welded In and primed. Am I silly for considering priming and painting the car myself not having done this before? I have a 15 gallon compressor. What would I need to do this job and is it worth the money I would save? I would most likely be painting white. I would also have to remove the remnants of the vinyl top which I would then like to paint a second color (dark green) instead of a new top. Any suggestions? Should I go jump in a lake?
Thanks.
Chris.
Thanks.
Chris.
February 28th, 2016, 08:22 PM
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Yes.
My suggestion: Buy a HVLP setup, including a decent gun and a proper mask (modern 2-part paints are toxic), buy your paint and solvents from a reputable local dealer, experiment on some scrap material, and just do it.
It won't be perfect, but you'll save a LOT of money, and you will learn something.
- Eric
My suggestion: Buy a HVLP setup, including a decent gun and a proper mask (modern 2-part paints are toxic), buy your paint and solvents from a reputable local dealer, experiment on some scrap material, and just do it.
It won't be perfect, but you'll save a LOT of money, and you will learn something.
- Eric
February 29th, 2016, 05:25 AM
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Your compressor may not be enough. It is the CFM that matters the most, and then the gallons of capacity. Check out http://www.autobody101.com/forums/
Depends on the result you desire. If you want a twenty foot driver or a full show car.
White is easiest color IMO. (also cheapest). You also have to decide if you want single stage or basecoat/clearcoat.
Research, research, research before deciding.
Depends on the result you desire. If you want a twenty foot driver or a full show car.
White is easiest color IMO. (also cheapest). You also have to decide if you want single stage or basecoat/clearcoat.
Research, research, research before deciding.
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