Learning to paint

[1MP0RTL0V3R]

Im going to learn how to prep and paint cars with one of my uncles friends. What are some tips I should know and advice?

[STRteg]

If your going to learn...then that means your uncles friend has the ability to teach? why are you asking for advice here? if you will only get real hands on at the time this takes place?

[browningboy7]

If your going to learn...then that means your uncles friend has the ability to teach? why are you asking for advice here? if you will only get real hands on at the time this takes place?

I am really ready for you to lose your password.

[toxxxic]

If your going to learn...then that means your uncles friend has the ability to teach? why are you asking for advice here? if you will only get real hands on at the time this takes place?

im with this guy.

[green91]

im with this guy.

im with this girl.

[STRteg]

I am really ready for you to lose your password.

wtf for? so you can just post whore like everyone else on here? So you can go around answering retarded questions all day long? that have the answers in themselves?...kill yourself

[green91]

battle of the noobs

[STRteg]

battle of the noobs

i guess newer than you lol but i've been on here since 05 but i didnt get on for a WHILE and forgot my pass so i just made a new account

[speedminded]

I am really ready for you to lose your password.Are you implying what he is saying doesn't make sense? lol!

[STRteg]

Are you implying what he is saying doesn't make sense? lol!

It seems to be the general consensus here for some reason....

[1MP0RTL0V3R]

I was only asking for some helpful tips on what I should do and look out for

[STRteg]

I was only asking for some helpful tips on what I should do and look out for

And i undestand that but im very well sure that you will get all the helpful tips and a good list of things to look out for when the teaching begins GL

[speedminded]

I was only asking for some helpful tips on what I should do and look out for1) Pay attention to the person teaching you.

2) Wear a mask.

3) Don't smoke in the paint booth.

Anything else?

[STRteg]

1) Pay attention to the person teaching you.

2) Wear a mask.

3) Don't smoke in the paint booth.

Anything else?

lol overspray FTL

[dallasb84]

ummmmm i just dont smoke when im painting silver or white......... ashes in clear suck.

grab a few panels in your uncles shop..... and start spraying them..... practice base coat... then move on to clear coat....

painting is easy..... just requires seat time..

dont spray single stages until you get base clear down pat.....

single stages require a bit of skill as its a one shot process....

learn how to mix.... and how to read a mixing cup....


zahn cup is your friend......if you or your uncle knows what that is....

i like to reduce my paints very thin...... reduces the chance of orange peel..... and i can run lower air tip pressure.


goood luck and get ready to fuck some shit up :)

[dallasb84]

here is a tip..... if its your uncles shopp....

rent booth time.... and do a bunch of side hustles at night. make sure you or your uncle has no liability.....

theres plenty of people that dont want primer jobs.... and would prolly be willing to give you a shot......

have the people do the prep so all you gotta do is mask and spray n bake.

booth time should be charged for your uncle.

paint either bought from uncle or provided by guinea pig.

and you work fpr tips....

win win situation

[Patterson]

here is a tip..... if its your uncles shopp....

rent booth time.... and do a bunch of side hustles at night. make sure you or your uncle has no liability.....

theres plenty of people that dont want primer jobs.... and would prolly be willing to give you a shot......

have the people do the prep so all you gotta do is mask and spray n bake.

booth time should be charged for your uncle.

paint either bought from uncle or provided by guinea pig.

and you work fpr tips....

win win situation :goodjob: great idea do it before you burn out on it.


but also when you grab that panel knock the hell out of it with a hammer, then fix it and paint it. i had to start at the bottom in a body shop a long time ago sweeping, and tape/paper. this is how i taught my self. good luck and get ready to make a mess :D

[jdmdb8itr]

you need to know your gun and be able to tear it apart and put it back together.

know the controls, air,fluid,patteren

overlap atleast 50%

even strokes

feather on the outsides

start 50% over or below panel where you start
atomize

be able to adjust if it splatters big drop or little

know what dry spray, and overspray is

never paint over twice,wait for it to flash then put another coat on before kicks,then you have to wait till it drys completely. if not it want burn in.

dont be afraid to wet the panel, if so it may cause dry spray

be patient, take your time.

[k3tsurui]

i got a donor car that you can practice on...there are requested restrictions but pm me if interested


fyi- its a fully functional, registered vehicle....not some shell/project/whatever car

[JDM_Chinita]

And i undestand that but im very well sure that you will get all the helpful tips and a good list of things to look out for when the teaching begins GL
I agree with this. Makes alot of sense:goodjob::goodjob:

[jdmdb8itr]

one good thing i learned was, spit in your paint after you mix it, and mix it in. it will help reduce the chance of fish eye. been doing this forever and seems to work. never had fish eyes

[Patterson]

one good thing i learned was, spit in your paint after you mix it, and mix it in. it will help reduce the chance of fish eye. been doing this forever and seems to work. never had fish eyes


:thinking: lol hey if it works, but i've never had any fish eyes

[Stuntman G]

This is a write-up I did when I painted my bike last summer, maybe you will find it helpful. http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=50319.0

If you wanna practice, feel free to do it on that hatch
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