quick paint job (lot of pics)

[notslow]

wow, rustoleum too... i commend you.

Looks great, very well done! mo pics pweeze

[wynnEZ]

Good job especially with the Harbor Freight tools (cheap and somewhat reliable).

[Priceless89]

that paint looks good, hard to believe it's rustoleum. If this hasn't been answered already, how much did it cost you?

[m tr4nch]

wow that looks damn good. would like to see finished pics as well.

Good job especially with the Harbor Freight tools (cheap and somewhat reliable).

their electric die grinder burnt out on me in about 15 mins, whereas my ones made in china lasted for days of rough abuse and cost about $10. idk about any of their other tools but that's my experience with harbor freight.

*waits for more pics*

[gregfarz78]

As far as orange peel I've seen it on 50k+ escalades so I think this is pretty good for a paint job under $100

[ca18detgabby]

call it noobish........ but wtf are you talking about "orange peel" as in the graining on the paint?

I need to get rid of the stock paint ASAP. just dont have the time.

[Otto.]

call it noobish........ but wtf are you talking about "orange peel" as in the graining on the paint?

I need to get rid of the stock paint ASAP. just dont have the time.

+1

[diggles240]

call it noobish........ but wtf are you talking about "orange peel" as in the graining on the paint?

I need to get rid of the stock paint ASAP. just dont have the time.

pic #9- the side shot showing the door pull is a very exaggerated example of orange peel. the paint finish gives a 'textured' type reflection. orange peel is most noticeable from a side view with light in the background as in the pic.

kevin

[soulflyfn69]

Nice paintjob bro I wish I had a place to work on my own could have saved myself a good deal of money

[Fancy_Footwork]

Props for the DIY paint job. Looks good.

[Cone Junky]

Looks like it turned out pretty good for the materials used.

My $.02 though- for the amount of work and prep you did, you could have picked up a gallon of PPG and all necassary hardners and thinners for less than $150. But I have been pretty impressed with the rattle cans of the Rustoleum Proffesional.I spent a little more ($150) on a budget DeVilbliss gun set from Eastwood.com and love being able to throw down paint properly

[Kalypso]

GREAT WORK!!

All of this painting gets me excited. I am planning on getting this kit with primer and clear coat.they also have it in white.http://www.paintforcars.com/ki....html

but

PPG and all necessary hardeners and thinners for less than $150.

and

I spent a little more ($150) on a budget DeVilbliss gun set from Eastwood.com

is also a smash deal. I need to find an affordable compressor, but ill probably rent it from home depot.

[arsvtcobra]

Looks pretty good!

[truepinoy]

Looks like it turned out pretty good for the materials used.

My $.02 though- for the amount of work and prep you did, you could have picked up a gallon of PPG and all necassary hardners and thinners for less than $150. But I have been pretty impressed with the rattle cans of the Rustoleum Proffesional.I spent a little more ($150) on a budget DeVilbliss gun set from Eastwood.com and love being able to throw down paint properly

i agree. your method would have looked muck better and would have been quicker, but i chose to do this cause of a bet me and my dad had. he said the paint would never shine . i proved him wrong. he still wont admit he was wrong, probably cause im like 40 yrs younger than him . plus i like doin work, it keeps my away from being bored. and a few picsi still have to do the bumpersand a few reflectin pics (no wax or clear coat)my schedule just changed and now i have basket ball practice for most of the week.(i hope i make the team) if not ill have more time on the car

[Otto.]

Well i hope you dont make the team! (In the nicest way...think of the 240)

[gregfarz78]

thats impressive for a cheap harbor freight hvlp gun, I'll probably go the rustoleum route too and spray it on might pick up a better gun though

[diggles240]

still looking good man. b-ball, huh? what positition are you trying out for? i used to be a 2 or a 3 before i got old...i can't keep up with these kids anymore though maybe i should get off my a$$!

kevin

[truepinoy]

still looking good man. b-ball, huh? what positition are you trying out for? i used to be a 2 or a 3 before i got old...i can't keep up with these kids anymore though maybe i should get off my a$$!

kevin

goin for point guard, im too short most positions(5'8") but i can jump high lol. keep playn b-ball, its good for the heart lol

[Kalypso]

make the time and make time for the team

then perfect your jump shot and be a Zen master three point shooter with a sweet ride.

[s13fOr_me]

turned out pretty good.

[diggles240]

i'm only 5'-9"...you just got to hit the weight room and get in there with the trees and bang. seriously though, good luck on the tryout and good work on the paint job .

kevin

[InertiaSlider]

nICE JOb Man its looken good

[truepinoy]

i'm only 5'-9"...you just got to hit the weight room and get in there with the trees and bang. seriously though, good luck on the tryout and good work on the paint job .

kevin

i do work out, its mandatory to tryout 4 the team. i weigh 140 i have a 176 max on bench and i can max out on box squat at about 365. i wish i was taller though. we should have an athletic thread!!

[Cone Junky]

i agree. your method would have looked muck better and would have been quicker, but i chose to do this cause of a bet me and my dad had. he said the paint would never shine . i proved him wrong. he still wont admit he was wrong, probably cause im like 40 yrs younger than him . plus i like doin work, it keeps my away from being bored. and a few picsi still have to do the bumpersand a few reflectin pics (no wax or clear coat)my schedule just changed and now i have basket ball practice for most of the week.(i hope i make the team) if not ill have more time on the car

I would certainly say you won that bet

Damn good job

[gregfarz78]

oh what was your mixture of paint/thinner? and how many coats total?

[m tr4nch]

oh what was your mixture of paint/thinner? and how many coats total?

read?

second coat, or third.. i cant remember

it really depends on the temperature........50/50 was way to thin so i tried 20/80?? 20 thinner and 80 paint

[meet07]

I just finished my engine bay this afternoon. Rustoleum gloss black. It turned out great. I think I may go ahead and do the car this weekend. Looking into painting it that gunmetal grey they have....

Ill post pics if I go ahead and do it.

[iandrew89]

i want to paint my car myself since i want everything that gets done to the done by me i just have no idea where to start and what to buy does anyone have any refrences i could use or anyone that could help me

[Cone Junky]

i want to paint my car myself since i want everything that gets done to the done by me i just have no idea where to start and what to buy does anyone have any refrences i could use or anyone that could help me

http://www.autobody101.com/forums/index.php

I found this with google a couple years ago when I painted a car. Just like NICO, the discussions, threads, and related links on there are extremely helpful.I don't remember if it was on the forums or in a link, but I downloaded and printed up a 50-ish page autobody handbook.

[iandrew89]

http://www.autobody101.com/forums/index.php

I found this with google a couple years ago when I painted a car. Just like NICO, the discussions, threads, and related links on there are extremely helpful.I don't remember if it was on the forums or in a link, but I downloaded and printed up a 50-ish page autobody handbook.

thanks i will check into this place how did yours turn out