Rattle *56k you know the drill*

[idamaster]

Well I finally painted my car today, In total took me about 80 Bucks. And about 3 days to sand and only 2 ish hours to paint. Im really happy with the way it came out. What do you guys think.

Before:

Sanding:

In the proccess of 220 grit wet:



320 Grit:



I took all the way up to 400 Grit.

Masking it off:



After:Overall I really like the way it came out.

[AZ89two4Tsx]

If it really looks as good as it does in the pictures, then OUTSTANDING JOB.

That's probably THE BEST rattle can job I have ever seen. Dead serious.

Very nice job.

[xX RB Xx]

what wheels are those?

[idamaster]

what wheels are those?

http://www.bassettwheel.com/

[sil80_chris]

If it really looks as good as it does in the pictures, then OUTSTANDING JOB.

That's probably THE BEST rattle can job I have ever seen. Dead serious.

Very nice job.

^^^ x2. that looks really good...i'm glad you left the pillars and roof black...hatches look way better like that IMO. When you get the chance take some pictures in the sun. And your getting a new nissan emblem for your hood right? Because it kinda looks like you painted over it.

[AZ89two4Tsx]

Great price on those wheels.

[simmode1]

If it really looks as good as it does in the pictures, then OUTSTANDING JOB.

That's probably THE BEST rattle can job I have ever seen. Dead serious.

Very nice job.

I must agree

http://www.bassettwheel.com/

15x9.5... 27 lbs?!

[idamaster]

When you get the chance take some pictures in the sun. And your getting a new nissan emblem for your hood right? Because it kinda looks like you painted over it.

Will do tomorrow after I install everything back in. That was masked off, if you look in the last picture you can see that it's not painted over.

[xX RB Xx]

Great price on those wheels.

yeah those are cheap.. im def going to have to get a set for the Z

[AZ89two4Tsx]

The 15x8 4lug are 17lbs

[leesredgt]

That is seriously the best rattle can job ive seen.Very good job man.

[simmode1]

The 15x8 4lug are 17lbs

Ohhhh.

[Second Shadow]

I hate seeing this kind of thing. I was dead set on getting a HVLP sprayer and a small compressor so I could do a decent paint job. Because we all know that a rattle can job will look like crap right?

Then you show me that job, and $80, and throw my whole world back into doubt. I've seen 2009 factory paint that didn't look that good.

[idamaster]

I was dead set on getting a HVLP sprayer and a small compressor so I could do a decent paint job.

Same here, I already had the compressor though. But when I saw how Teddys car came out I changed my mind.

[AZ89two4Tsx]

Teddy's car is NOT like. your car. Sorry Teddy!

But in his defense, he probably didn't do nearly the prep work and sanding. I'm sure if he put in all the effort you did, it'd come out like that too.

[Dire91]

What paint did you use and how'd you get it to shine like that?

[quinteros05]

WOW nice job looks good!

[King Ranzo]

I must say you have done one BEAUTIFUL rattle can paint job. I bow to you sir.

[E7-S14]

what paint/clear did you use?

[idamaster]

10 Cans of Rustoleum

[AZ89two4Tsx]

No clear? I find that hard to believe.

[idamaster]

I had bought 5 cans of clear. When I sprayed the clear on the roof of the car the paint started to lift and crack so I just stopped with the clear. It looked shiny then but I was hoping it would keep it as it dried but its still the same. Im just going to return the 5 clears tomorrow. Ill be sure to take a picture of what the clear coat did to the paint.
Modified by idamaster at 12:21 AM 8/23/2009

[S13Teddy]

Teddy's car is NOT like. your car. Sorry Teddy!

But in his defense, he probably didn't do nearly the prep work and sanding. I'm sure if he put in all the effort you did, it'd come out like that too.

My paint is good from far, but far from good. LOL.

[240sxFTW]

Wow. outstanding job. Im rattle canning my truck pretty soon. This is all done by rustoleum spray by the can? did you use a little gun type thing to put on the nozzle?

[YOUNG240SX]

dammmm thats banging rattle can job...what brand cans did you use??krylon

[idamaster]

Yeah. As you can see in the pictures we started with just the regular nozzle but then my fingers started to hurt so i went to autozone and came back within 3 minutes with that nozzle grip thing.http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_bU0F...e.jpg Edit: Nah, Rustoleum gloss protective enamel.

[mitcheyismyname]

jeez...whats your technique?

spray heavy from 5-6 inches with 2 foot strokes?

[duffman1278]

It LOOKS good for sure but I still don't approve of rattle can jobs.

[s13 iDRIFT]

i love how you got it to shine like a professional paint job, looks good homie,

-but now lets see how long itll last, im pretty sure itll last a while.

[nightsauce]

looks awesome!!!! i had the same problem with the clear coat cracking on me. I find it crazy how the clear coat sold right next to the regular paint isn't compatible.