re painting, has anyone done it ? Options

[Dhaopshy]

i have my car fully dipped but i miss my shiny red paint but it was all scratched up on one side and i really wanna re paint it my self any pointers or tips ?

[Noahwhite2014]

Don't roll it on unless you can find a really fine microfoam roller. The regular foam rollers that say for high gloss finishes will leave bubbles a majority of the time, if you thin it out more you'll probably get runs. Just use any gravity feed spray gun with at least a 6" fan pattern 1.8mm tip and with all the adjustable things I mentioned. Don't mix your b/c you'll get a tinted color and you'll end up needing ALOT more paint. It'll cost more in the end and the drips that you'll inevitably have, will not be able to be wet sanded without redoing at least 2 more coats.

If you're looking for cheap paint. Grab a load of rustoeums universal metallic cans. I recommend ANY OF THEM LOL they all look great. Spray pattern is a 4" fan but will work with patience. Get the marks straightened up.

The rustoleum universal Metallics don't need primer, but I'd recommend primer if you have a gun that you don't plan on using again (one that dip was sprayed from lol). And you also don't need clear for it, it has clear mixed into the formula ", so the shine and depth will definitely be there. You'll need about 15 cans to do the whole car with 6 good coats. They're about $7 each can

You can, if you want, spray a 2k clear over for protection And extra shine. Without clear, waterspots are difficult to remove without polishing again.