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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 - 7:48 PM

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QUOTE (FoREpLayAX @ Jul 7, 2004 - 12:54 PM)

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.

yea he is right if your just doing one peice its not worth your time, but if you make it a job then go for it, i would suggest going to shops and asking them if you can work there and be an apprentice(sp). thats how i got started i worked at the place im at now for about 2 months for free and to be truthfull i learned more at this shop then i ever did when i payed to take classes. so what i am saying is that ya best bet is going to a shop and learning , tapes and books are ok but nuttin like hands on.
oh yea wet sand primer with 600 grit makes it look good

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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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