p1RATE
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i have replaced a few bits on my ratty w210 and have been thinking about making it look a bit nicer! ive used rattle cans in the past to spary things matt black and refub a few sets of wheels and have picked up a lot about preperation and tempratures etc
I'm interested to know whats the next step on from rattle cans?
is it just a case of getting any old compressor and spray gun, topping it up with paint and away you go?
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damask
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i'd say yes, but you want to make sure you know how to adjust the flow and everything, and remember that it wont be 2pack paint (i think thats what they call it...) basically, it wont have a clear coat or be as durable, but i think it can depend on the paint... mystery machine would know, he's sprayed a few cars  |
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Or use Rustoleum and brush it on!
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To be honest I'd ave a look on YouTube for pointers and ideas,I paint for a living n it's not that easy! |
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Well you will mess with these cars....
Mk4 golf gttdi highline. Mk2 golf 1.8T
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To be honest I'd ave a look on YouTube for pointers and ideas,I paint for a living n it's not that easy! +1 ;D |
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1999 Fiat Punto 1.2
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p1RATE
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So if i was to go out tomorrow to buy what i need. what would i get?
is it realistic to get a reasonable standard paint job with a bit of practice and the right tools? I'm not expecting pefrection but an ok glossy finish to tart up a turd. i had though more people would be up to this, or is it just not worth while?
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• 13 BMW 320d
• 92 Pink/Purple Mercedes 190e (Project)
• 97 Rover VI 1.8 (track car)
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You are in Hinckley, so pop over and see us, would be much quicker to show you exactly what you need. look on www.retropower.co.uk to see where we are, but you must be close by!! If our booth is not busy then you could use that for a small £ per hour to cover costs, and then you don't have to buy any kit! |
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PS yep it is possible to get a decent finish DIY style, just takes much more time. Best if you pop over, we don't bite, and can give you plenty of guidance. its how we all started!!
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As Nat said just pop down for a chat |
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Well you will mess with these cars....
Mk4 golf gttdi highline. Mk2 golf 1.8T
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g40jon
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you want to go a step on from rattle cans, buy a small compressor and a hvlp gravity fed mini spraygun and spray using celly based paints in plain colours not metallics etc. mix the celly 50/50 with high gloss thinners, don't scrimp on std thinners. painting imo isnt that hard. the prep and stopping wibblepoo getting in the fresh paint is that hard part. One bonus of celly is you can flat back and polish up if you get runs or curse word in the paint. Its also a lot safer to use than 2k with regards to diy use. done a few bits on my mx5 the wing, yet to be polished  hardtop, mirrors, window surround, headlight vent, rear spoiler  yes I realise the rain hasnt done much for my pics. and please note that you wont get it perfect no matter how hard you try, as you wont have pro tools/equipment or pro knowledge. Its never bothered me though as ive only ever had cars worth a grand or so |
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Last Edit: Nov 9, 2011 14:40:35 GMT by g40jon
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Nov 10, 2011 13:23:50 GMT
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remind me of your booth dimensions Nat... |
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p1RATE
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Nov 10, 2011 13:54:13 GMT
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You are in Hinckley, so pop over and see us, would be much quicker to show you exactly what you need. look on www.retropower.co.uk to see where we are, but you must be close by!! If our booth is not busy then you could use that for a small £ per hour to cover costs, and then you don't have to buy any kit! thanks, i will definatly come by when i get a bit of time. I'm supprised that you are that close, I'm sure i have had a look for places to get a few bits done on my cars and havent came across you before. I have had a look at your website and it seams like its just the place i need! there are quite a few bits i want to do so hopefully ill stop by to have a chat about them. |
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• 92 Pink/Purple Mercedes 190e (Project)
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Nov 10, 2011 14:16:16 GMT
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Yea we don't shout too much about where we are, been here a little over 2 years now. Pop in anytime, we're here most days from too early until pretty late!
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Nov 10, 2011 14:17:29 GMT
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remind me of your booth dimensions Nat... Big enough for what you're thinking ;-) Its roughly 7.6m long by 3.8m wide |
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it looked smaller than that when empty. Hmmmm....
That's about 12'6" wide and a smidge under 25' long. It would be a bit "back to the wall" doing the sides... But... Hmmmm...
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Nov 12, 2011 23:23:05 GMT
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DIY painting is one of those things that I've been weighing up but can't decide on.... I have a half decent compressor but doing it on the drive in celly would probably cause hell with the neighbours, what with atomising a load of paint into the air. (I imagine it is pretty messy too)
Trouble is, the cav didn't cost much to begin with and needs a fair bit of bodywork doing to justify a proper paintjob, which just increases the cost even more! However the more work done on the car the more I want it to look shiny! (or at least all one colour and not a scrappy mess)
Complete Indecisiveness!
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Nov 13, 2011 13:36:50 GMT
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makes less mess than you'd think but the smell gives you away!
Its sanding the thing down that makes the mess. The dust goes a long way and coats everything.
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