Have R32 Gtst Want To Paint Myself, Tips Please

[335]

Hello

I live in Japan and a paint job here is around 3000 dollars. I cant afford that now, other things to spend that much on.

I have some experience painting from putting together models and painting wood. I have used a hobby airbrush not a car paint airbrush. There is a place to paint where I am.

I want to take the pieces off of the car and paint them, hood, trunk, etc and than paint the main body whats left.

Please give me sanding tips and painting tips.

Has anyone every done a spray can paint job and have it come out nice?

I want to paint it black or if easier, blue, bay blue.

The car is white now.

Help please

Edited August 19, 2010 by 335

[istdercollen]

if you try to paint it with spray cans it will not look good. Granted, yes I have seen a spray can job look decent, but it was done by someone who had extensive painting experience. you should save the 3,000 up and get it painted. Where are you located? I live in Aomori Prefecture, and we could get you a cheaper deal/quality results for 2,300-2,500 max.

Also keep in mind that if you paint it that blue color, you need to do it all at once. The humidity, temperature, etc, will cause the different pieces to looka slightly different hue. There's really too much to list, it would be better if you found an online tutorial dedicated to how to paint a car.

[Rowdy]

do it yourself

...but if your planning on painting it a darker colour, you had better be thorough with your prep work.

here are some good sites that will help you out.

http://users.chariot.net.au/~stmezz/paint.htm

http://www.vgautopaints.com.au/begginers.htm

http://autofix.com.au/blog/how-to-re-paint...r#comment-75099

if you want show quality probably pay someone with expeience and quality equiptment. otherwise give it a crack yourself, just be patient, methodical, and ask lots of questions. and then be patient some more and dont rush anything.

[GUN_METAL_GTR32]

do all the prep work urself and get someone to paint it for ya, will be cheaper i think

[Rhysy]

get it done profetionally. imperfections are very obvious on black cars. and unless you have experience it wont look good.

although matt black can jobs looks prety tough.