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post Jul 5, 2004 - 6:26 PM
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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? confused.gif
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post Jul 7, 2004 - 11:54 AM
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I will be shooting my car in the next two weeks. Ive had all the materials and have done this before. It takes a few times to get used to the gun and adjusting the correct spray pattern. If you are interested in doing something like this yourself i would recommend getting a book and perhaps an instructional video. Oh and i dont think anyone mentioned it but you definitely need an industrial spraying mask. Those fumes are ridculous even with the mask on. Mine ran me about $275. So yeah....spraying parts yourself is extremely cost-ineffective if you onlly plan on doing it once. The materials alone will cost a good buck. But if you do decide to shoot your bodykit or body yourself, the best thing to remember is that the prep work will make or break your final product.


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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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