Fresh Paint on my sil80...check it out

[badbob2121]

so i just picked it up today...

3 coats of primer, Jet Black base coat, and 4 coats of clear

it turned out great in my opinion...and only for $400...ya i know

[kouki munster]

Get it wet sanded and buffed and it will look even better.

[troskinatior]

Where did you get it for $400?

[troskinatior]

And you need some wheels.

[badbob2121]

And you need some wheels.

ya i know, my next investment is gonna be some rota p45r's

and its on the otherside of the country from you... i had to work him into the price.... he also took all the dents and dings out of the car... like 4+ hours of labor all for free

[nando]

looks good for $400

question: Why 4 coats of clear?

[badbob2121]

looks good for $400

question: Why 4 coats of clear?

well i am not a professional painter, but to my knowledge more clear = more protection to the base coat...

[EnjoiNismo]

Looks good, I like it.Looks way better then the primer.

[crash n burn]

well i am not a professional painter, but to my knowledge more clear = more protection to the base coat...

yes and no. if your paint get upwards of 14mils thick..it'll crack really easily with temperature changes. but i'll agree..you have more than enough clear to wet sand and buff to get that mirror shine. it'd be worth the money to take it do a detailer and tell him to wetsand, buff, and wax that car.

[fresno240sx]

for only$400!! where did you get the paint job ?

[badbob2121]

for only$400!! where did you get the paint job ?

a place in san diego county... if u really want more info send me your email

[S13Teddy]

Car looks sweet man, once you get those wheels you'll be looking good.

[elchoccolatte]

[Hoffman5982]

looks great!

correct me if I'm wrong, but I've heard that if you have a crap ton of clear( more than 4 coats), won't it turn yellow after a while, sorta like how zenki headlights turn yellow due to ultraviolet rays?

[40water]

Even if it did turn yellow it wouldnt make much of a difference with the black paint bruh. Nice car though. Lower + new wheels would make a big difference. Keep it up

[badbob2121]

Even if it did turn yellow it wouldnt make much of a difference with the black paint bruh. Nice car though. Lower + new wheels would make a big difference. Keep it up

new wheels...yes

but lower...NO

i have tein coils and i can easily go lower... but it is a street car...wayyyy tooo roooughhhh

[Fullthrottle]

Looks good bobby cant wait to see it.

lol check my post count against how long ive been a member.

[SR24DET]

yes and no. if your paint get upwards of 14mils thick..it'll crack really easily with temperature changes. but i'll agree..you have more than enough clear to wet sand and buff to get that mirror shine. it'd be worth the money to take it do a detailer and tell him to wetsand, buff, and wax that car.

Could be true, I dont know. Im not a pro painter either. My cusin is though and he painted his car red, with metallic flake 10 years ago and he put on 7 layers of clear coat. It has been sitting out in the sun for all these years and it still looks like it was painted yestarday. Its amazing.

[alphapig]

if your paint get upwards of 14mils thick..it'll crack really easily with temperature changes.

I hope you mean 1.4mm

14mm of paint is likely to add 10lbs to your car weight. Per panel.

[numbnuts240]

1 mil =/= 1mm1 mil = 1/1000 of an inch -or- 0.0254mm