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j0nbunklah0m
03-24-2012, 05:54 PM
Just got my compressor and spray gun. I'm a pure noob to laying down paint, so anyone feel free to give me some pointers, such as how much paint will be needed, ratios to mix paint/condenser clear/hardener, Sanding steps? Thanks in advance!:cheers:

.blank cd
03-24-2012, 06:46 PM
Since you probably don't have a booth, it'd probably be a good idea to wet the floor where you're painting to trap some dust. It'd also be a good idea to make your own makeshift booth.

j0nbunklah0m
03-24-2012, 07:45 PM
yea i dont have a booth, but i guess i'll look into building a cheapo one. Thanks, any other tips greatly appreciated, or if anyone wants to lend me a hand in person :D

Crazydelsol
03-24-2012, 08:02 PM
sand down the clear coat with 1500 wet sandpaper..... the paint you can either mix it half paint/ half reducer depending on how thick the paint is.... most clears are 4 to 1(meaning 4 clear and 1 hardener) tape first all the edges and then on top put the paper... will you be using newspaper????

Scotsman
03-24-2012, 09:19 PM
what size compressor do you have?

j0nbunklah0m
03-25-2012, 01:58 AM
using a 60 gal compressor. i forgot the cfm, but i'll look that up tomorow. Yes i will be using news paper

Austin?
03-25-2012, 02:07 PM
sand down the clear coat with 1500 wet sandpaper..... the paint you can either mix it half paint/ half reducer depending on how thick the paint is.... most clears are 4 to 1(meaning 4 clear and 1 hardener) tape first all the edges and then on top put the paper... will you be using newspaper????
Lol at this post

silversol
03-25-2012, 05:25 PM
Rule number one! Take your time even a cheap garage paint job can look decent but 75% of a great paint job is in the prep work this is also the part that takes the most time. If you dont have a clue how to work a gun and lay paint talk to someone who does. And about mixing them paint some paint brands are diffrent ratios pick up a few mixing cups to help you with this part. Also I like to use all the same brand if im laying down a ppg base coat I want to use there brand of clear.Yes some guys mix and match But some are not compatable together. I could go on and on But do your research and have a Idea of what your doing before you even start the prep work and way before touching a paint gun.

RsonGt3's
03-25-2012, 05:26 PM
Lol at this post

Laugh at his tips but they sure get the job done!

You don't always need a paint booth for a 99% perfect paint job. Mine was painted b4 the shop could afford the paint booth so if you need some help hit crazydelsol up.
Before

http://i603.photobucket.com/albums/tt113/Penus91/IMAG0393.jpg
http://i603.photobucket.com/albums/tt113/Penus91/IMAG0392.jpg
http://i603.photobucket.com/albums/tt113/Penus91/IMAG0391.jpg
http://i603.photobucket.com/albums/tt113/Penus91/IMAG0394.jpg

After
http://i603.photobucket.com/albums/tt113/Penus91/IMAG0400.jpg
http://i603.photobucket.com/albums/tt113/Penus91/IMAG0416-1.jpg

silversol
03-25-2012, 05:27 PM
Also What color are you planing on painting? If its a silver or something with a lot of pearl or flake you might not want to start with a color thats difficult to spray for your first paint job.

j0nbunklah0m
03-25-2012, 07:47 PM
Going for a blueish-green color. Yea I'm not doing this alone, i will be getting advice from a painter, but i will be doing 100% of the work. Its a learning experience for me, so just trying to learn a few tips that may help me

Crazydelsol
03-25-2012, 10:46 PM
Lol at this post
i dont see nothing to "lol" at

Laugh at his tips but they sure get the job done!

You don't always need a paint booth for a 99% perfect paint job. Mine was painted b4 the shop could afford the paint booth so if you need some help hit crazydelsol up.
Thanx n yea the integra came out clean

Crazydelsol
03-25-2012, 10:52 PM
Going for a blueish-green color. Yea I'm not doing this alone, i will be getting advice from a painter, but i will be doing 100% of the work. Its a learning experience for me, so just trying to learn a few tips that may help me

Gl man hopefully everything comes out good

masanomi3
03-26-2012, 07:09 PM
Quick Tip! Dont rattle can..

j0nbunklah0m
03-27-2012, 10:51 AM
Gl man hopefully everything comes out good
thanks man!

Quick Tip! Dont rattle can..
lol k thanks

spank
03-27-2012, 01:07 PM
Are you going to use single stage paint or base coat and clear?

j0nbunklah0m
03-27-2012, 01:56 PM
going for base coat and clear

Bugginferio
04-16-2012, 06:31 PM
bumpp i would like to do the same... goodluck

j0nbunklah0m
04-16-2012, 11:39 PM
i got it painted. it turned out pretty good, some orange peel and a few runs, but all in all not bad for a first timer

RandomGuy
04-17-2012, 12:15 AM
Going for a blueish-green color. Yea I'm not doing this alone, i will be getting advice from a painter, but i will be doing 100% of the work. Its a learning experience for me, so just trying to learn a few tips that may help me
Hell yeah, Laos!

Show them what's up

PhatBoi1210
05-01-2012, 08:42 PM
Post up some pics

Dmoneey05
05-14-2012, 08:42 AM
So did you paint outside or in a garage or something becasue im painting my car soon for the first time n need all the advice i can get too lol