How to: Paint a bodykit
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How about the best location and condition to do the painting? For people that don't have a painting booth or garage and still avoid dust and bugs from getting on the surface.
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Originally Posted by aznflip2o6
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You forgot to mention something. You didn't tell us the painting application process -hand angle-must be perpendicular?-which/what part to start painting?-how to cover those hidden area like the fog lights location?-
You forgot to mention something. You didn't tell us the painting application process -hand angle-must be perpendicular?-which/what part to start painting?-how to cover those hidden area like the fog lights location?-
Originally Posted by nightrider
dunno if this is off topic but how would i go about putting the pearls in? is it already in the paint or is it a seperate application?
Originally Posted by Yol
How about the best location and condition to do the painting? For people that don't have a painting booth or garage and still avoid dust and bugs from getting on the surface.
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do these rules apply for both laquer and enamel paints or would they vary. Also, Im not very knowledgable with paints. My uncle used to paint cars for cadillac and just gave me one of his old spray guns so I could try and teach myself first.
He said laquer paints are easier to deal with as opposed to enamel paints, but that most automotive paints are enamel. Do you know/can you explain how they are different exactly. I would have asked him but by the time we got to that part of the conversation he was pretty drunk and not making much sense.
He said laquer paints are easier to deal with as opposed to enamel paints, but that most automotive paints are enamel. Do you know/can you explain how they are different exactly. I would have asked him but by the time we got to that part of the conversation he was pretty drunk and not making much sense.
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Originally Posted by timdog4life
do these rules apply for both laquer and enamel paints or would they vary. Also, Im not very knowledgable with paints. My uncle used to paint cars for cadillac and just gave me one of his old spray guns so I could try and teach myself first.
He said laquer paints are easier to deal with as opposed to enamel paints, but that most automotive paints are enamel. Do you know/can you explain how they are different exactly. I would have asked him but by the time we got to that part of the conversation he was pretty drunk and not making much sense.
He said laquer paints are easier to deal with as opposed to enamel paints, but that most automotive paints are enamel. Do you know/can you explain how they are different exactly. I would have asked him but by the time we got to that part of the conversation he was pretty drunk and not making much sense.
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Originally Posted by timdog4life
do these rules apply for both laquer and enamel paints or would they vary. Also, Im not very knowledgable with paints. My uncle used to paint cars for cadillac and just gave me one of his old spray guns so I could try and teach myself first.
He said laquer paints are easier to deal with as opposed to enamel paints, but that most automotive paints are enamel. Do you know/can you explain how they are different exactly. I would have asked him but by the time we got to that part of the conversation he was pretty drunk and not making much sense.
He said laquer paints are easier to deal with as opposed to enamel paints, but that most automotive paints are enamel. Do you know/can you explain how they are different exactly. I would have asked him but by the time we got to that part of the conversation he was pretty drunk and not making much sense.
Most aftermarket paint jobs are basecoat/clearcoat, this sorta paint job gives the paint that "wet look" that everyone desires. This sort of paint job is what I use since it is VERY durable and easy to handle. Only problem is clearcoating is hard to master, it's a skill that must be aquired by PRACTICE PRACTICE PRACTICE.
However if you are gonna DIY and you have no experience in painting, i'd recommend you use Lacquer paint. It's very easy to apply and can be buffed to a gorgeous finish. But it isnt exactly as durable as most people would hope it is.
I hope this helps
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Last edited by Iamkar33m; Feb 8, 2005 at 11:33 PM.
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sorry for bumping an old, old thread, but i decided to bump instead of create a new one.
Im getting an evo 8 spoiler, but it has the carbon fiber section in it.
would the steps be the same for painting the carbon fiber? do i just have to sand it lightly first?
Im getting an evo 8 spoiler, but it has the carbon fiber section in it.
would the steps be the same for painting the carbon fiber? do i just have to sand it lightly first?