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How to Paint like a Pro?, How to paint bodykits like a bodyshop..?

Jul 5, 2004 - 6:26 PM
Guest_DJMC_Celica_* Guest_DJMC_Celica_* View Member Profile	Just like topic says. I want to know how to touch up my kit, and i might just repaint my entire kit, but! I need to know how to do it right, and how to get it that high-gloss finish! Anyone have previous experience? Thanks, DJMC

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Jul 7, 2004 - 11:14 AM

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QUOTE (Silver94CelicaOwner @ Jul 7, 2004 - 4:05 PM)

You guys really have to realize that theres a reason body shops charge what they do....theres lots of fine details that go into creating a cars paintjob, most importantly the prep work and wet sanding, along with matching the paint to its appropriate shade. None of it it is cheap to do, and certainly isnt a walk in the park.

If I were you guys, I would just have a professional do it if all you want to do is paint a kit....It will be much cheaper than buying all the tools and materials yourself and will probably turn out much better too. Now if the entire car was getting repainted, then you could save money by buying everything and taking a shot at a DIY project, but thats an awfully big task for the first-timer.

I'm all about DYI. What I plan is to practice on the pieces I take off my car. Then move onto the car. My car is factory black now. I wont have to take off doors or lift hatch/hood. It should all be just another overcoat in the exception of the new pieces being in prep. Think someone with moderate painting skills can tackle this?

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DJMC_Celica How to Paint like a Pro? Jul 5, 2004 - 6:26 PM

shid celica.net Jul 5, 2004 - 6:31 PM

DJMC_Celica Tools? Jul 5, 2004 - 7:19 PM

gtcelica94 hvlp gravity feed paint gun 2-5 gallon air compres... Jul 5, 2004 - 7:22 PM

Digndoug my buddy just did his car. . he wanted to learn ho... Jul 5, 2004 - 7:28 PM

aznxrussel wingswest has a how to: http://www.wingswest.com/t... Jul 6, 2004 - 1:24 AM

DJMC_Celica Those directions kinda suck, A. you cant see any o... Jul 6, 2004 - 1:04 PM

Coomer QUOTE (DJMC_Celica @ Jul 6, 2004 - 11:04 AM) ... Jul 6, 2004 - 1:40 PM

DJMC_Celica True, just didnt think it would be that exspensive... Jul 6, 2004 - 1:55 PM

gtcelica94 wet sand between layers, even primer, when you are... Jul 6, 2004 - 2:40 PM

turboinduction Is the actual painting process that hard. Other t... Jul 6, 2004 - 3:44 PM

subsolo_21 The process is harder than a spray can, especially... Jul 6, 2004 - 6:24 PM

turboinduction well I wanna do factory black, and I wanna repaint... Jul 6, 2004 - 9:54 PM

95STHATCH Use a seperate gun for your primer. And never pain... Jul 6, 2004 - 11:11 PM

playr158 oh and if you do paint.... PAINT EVERYTHING THE SA... Jul 6, 2004 - 11:41 PM

95STHATCH Oh yeah, another couple things to add. You need a ... Jul 7, 2004 - 12:43 AM

turboinduction OH BOY! Jul 7, 2004 - 7:38 AM

Silver94CelicaOwner You guys really have to realize that theres a reas... Jul 7, 2004 - 11:05 AM

turboinduction QUOTE (Silver94CelicaOwner @ Jul 7, 2004 - 4:05 PM... Jul 7, 2004 - 11:14 AM

FoREpLayAX I will be shooting my car in the next two weeks. ... Jul 7, 2004 - 11:54 AM

gtcelica94 QUOTE (FoREpLayAX @ Jul 7, 2004 - 12:54 PM) I will... Jul 7, 2004 - 7:48 PM

95STHATCH Forplay is sooo right about the mask. If you use a... Jul 8, 2004 - 1:02 AM

Silver94CelicaOwner Yea guys, I mean just realize it wont be simple. ... Jul 9, 2004 - 1:37 AM

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