self paint? Options

[kamax]

soo... i want to repaint my car another color, i was thinking of doing it myself or at least primer the car myself to save some money. is it a good idea? and if so, what kinda of tools would I need.

[808celica]

just in case you're going DIY here was my parts list:

gun and accessories
compressor
water filter stuff
you'll need bright lights to see
gallon paint
1/2 gal. primer (black)
1pt. thinner
1pt. hardner
mixing cup
mixing sticks

5 big plastic sheetings forgot the size, but 4 for the sides and 1 for the floor
2 vaccums
3 fans
i used 7 rolls of 1/2" wide tape
newspaper ALOT!!!
of course painters mask, googles, and that breather thing sorry i cant remember......hahahah the **RESPIRATOR**

*edit**

and some other things i'll add
take your time and start my buying extra paint and test it on small things like your mirrors. just to get the feel and pressure you want to shoot at.

of course i didnt wanna mess up bad so my dad did most of the job. i sprayed the lower parts of my car i.e. the lips and sideskirts, only cuz my dads back isnt as good as he things
*note* i didnt buy clear yet and havent sprayed the clear, but be sure i will
my car is shiny as it stands.

This post has been edited by 808celica: Jul 15, 2008 - 1:17 PM