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Sorry if i should have put this in the technical bit, does anyone have any good books to recommend on the subject of painting cars? Its the one thing i have never done before on cars. I have finally got the body shell for my mini at my house now, and i want to start painting it soon. What bits do i need? Tack rags etc. I have a compressor and a gun(a cheap one). Its a skill i'm keen to learn, i just need advice.
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Preparation, preparation, preparation. If you google around there are quite a few guides about. Setting the gun up properly and spraying technique are something that will require plenty of practise if you want a really good finish. Things like keeping the gun "square" whilst you sweep back and forth, not having to much (or too little pressure), mixing the paint to the right viscosity. There tonnes of literature out there and if you ever have specific question just shoot me a pm. Btw I paint for a living  |
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1994 Rover Metro
1994 Peugeot 405 Estate
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2001 Fiat Seicento Sporting
1999 Fiat Punto 1.2
1994 Peugeot 106 Xnd (x3)
1991 Westfield 7
2004 Landrover 110 SW
2003 Seat Ibiza 1.9Tdi Sport
1959 Ford 107e Prefect
1992 Suzuki Vitara
2008 Skoda Fabia
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two things about books....
1. basic good technique does not change with the technology. IE keep everything clean, handle the gun right, etc.
2. paint technology changes quicker than book printing runs sometimes. You could pick up a book off a shelf or Amazon and it be telling you out of date technical info.
but also...
ask 5 painters and you'll get 6 opinions.
Professional painters often give advice which is very relevant to other professional painters but may not be ideal for a DIYer.
Autobody101 is a decent forum but they get harsh on anyone not using the latest paint, tech, facilities, etc. RefinishNetwork is a good forum but slower moving but has more people who are doing DIY and working in less ideal conditions.
Beware of internet myths (even ones I have had a hand in perpetuating!)
eg:
* celly is not going to destroy you car
* 2K can be sprayed safely by a DIYer
I have a ton of books on painting as I find it fascinating. They aren't necessary though. Nothing beats having a go yourself.
The book I found most useful (but is probably WAY out of date now) is Car Mechanics Magazine's Panel Beating and Paint Refinishing.
Be aware any American book on painting (and there are many of these out there) will use American measurements, American terms, refer to American products not available here, make assumptions you are painting a larger car, and even the grit ratings for sandpaper are different in the USA. This can lead to confusion! You will find this an issue on American forums as well.
Get and read the spec sheet for the paint you are going to use.
If you buy from a local paint shop (I do usually) you should get good advice from them about the product. They want you to be a happy customer and come back again. Some of the internet sellers are getting better for advice prior to sale etc. as well
Go into the paint shop when they are at their least busy for the best advice!
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Last Edit: Aug 22, 2011 9:41:03 GMT by akku
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