DIY paintjobs, post up your own paint work.

[andybob]

Some damn good paint jobs in here, the dark red accord is <3.

I spray bombed my winter rims, I just don't have pics of them. They look pretty good though.

I did my snomobile windshield last winter, from this:



to this:



I <3 Satin black, same color I painted my rims.

I'm a paint and body student, I just never took any pictures of any of the projects I have done. I've done my rear bumper, bumpers for other cars, hoods, quarters, and recently painted an 87 Pontic Grand Prix Audi TT orange. Turned out really well. I <3 painting, its all good prep work.

[ohiodub_99.5]

Oh, that sounds nifty. Is it easy to spray evenly and can it be wet sanded?

Its not too bad... Its 2 medium coats and it done... You have to becareful when spraying to keep it wet and even coverage or else it'll tigerstripe...

Never tried to wet sand it... No need to if shot correctly. Plus I think that would ruin the overall finish that naturally occurs with the product...

[dav3design]

Hypercrush, sexy wheels. Something about them I love.

WOW they look good!

[Geschlecht]

Ya, usually you can't sand a flat finish. I was just curious since it was a one stage. Idk why that would make a difference...

[Oxer]

All done in a small garage with some help from a few friends...

@ your plate... Ive seen it before but i cant help but

<3

This. Army > all.

[benofbse]

can anyone suggest a good site to learn mix's and how to use my gun, got loads to paint

[hypercrush]

Ya, usually you can't sand a flat finish. I was just curious since it was a one stage. Idk why that would make a difference...

yeah you dont want to sand a flat finish, i tried once haha. it got a little shiny but not really shiny so it just looked weird. like someone couldn't make up their mind or something. thanks for the compliments on the wheels,those are my personal wheels for my w201. hope to get them on soon. i have another few pics..

(just basecoat no clear, and before i wetsanded a little to clean up the tape lines)

[andybob]

Those salad shooters are fucking dope.

[B Rod]

I like this thread. Keep inspiring me!

[conski]

you guys have got some buttery painting skills. I have been wanting to learn for a while

yeah you dont want to sand a flat finish, i tried once haha. it got a little shiny but not really shiny so it just looked weird. like someone couldn't make up their mind or something. thanks for the compliments on the wheels,those are my personal wheels for my w201. hope to get them on soon. i have another few pics..

I think those salad shooters will look a lot cleaner than the buzzsaws...can't wait to see pics with the 201 rockin em!

[andybob]

can anyone suggest a good site to learn mix's and how to use my gun, got loads to paint

The paint you buy will tell you the mixing ratio.

The best way to learn using a gun is to use it. Go to a junkyard and get an old hood or something big to practice on. Get some cheap paint, learn to mix it, do the prep work on the spare hood, then spray your base coat and clear coat.

Single Stage paints are nice and easy, but it sprays way different.

The best tip my teacher ever gave me when spraying clear coat was:

"You have to spray it how you want it to look."

When spraying a base coat, light coats is the key. Clear is a different ball game. If you go to fast it'll be dry and you'll have to wetsand and buff the shit out of it, and if you go to slow it will sag. There is a happy medium, and that's what takes time to learn.

[conski]

The paint you buy will tell you the mixing ratio.

The best way to learn using a gun is to use it. Go to a junkyard and get an old hood or something big to practice on. Get some cheap paint, learn to mix it, do the prep work on the spare hood, then spray your base coat and clear coat.

Single Stage paints are nice and easy, but it sprays way different.

The best tip my teacher ever gave me when spraying clear coat was:

"You have to spray it how you want it to look."

When spraying a base coat, light coats is the key. Clear is a different ball game. If you go to fast it'll be dry and you'll have to wetsand and buff the shit out of it, and if you go to slow it will sag. There is a happy medium, and that's what takes time to learn.

great info, thanks for sharing it!

[hypercrush]

also if your can of paint doesnt have the info you need on the side, you can either go to the paintstore or go online to get a Technical Data Sheet. this will tell you what materials your paint can be sprayed over, what pressure and needle size is recommended, what can be sprayed over the paint, how many coats/film build, drying times and what ratios you can use. its super helpful and free. also i agree with getting an old hood or something to mess with, being smooth is what you want to teach your body to do, like same distance from the panel and consitant speed. after awhile you can "feel" what the paint is doing without even having to look. i still find myself having fun every time i spray, i love it

[apexilude]

This...






Now...
Dupli Color Rattle Can FTMFW!

[Icana4dit]

shaved hatch, shaved rubstrip, shaved bumper and hood notches. painted by yours truly in my garage/outside