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  1. 11-18-2008, 08:20 AM #1
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    Default $50 paintjob

    When attempting to do this what kind of paint and clear coat are you suppose to use?
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  2. 11-18-2008, 09:24 AM #2
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    Quote Originally Posted by SLo_MKIII
    When attempting to do this what kind of paint and clear coat are you suppose to use?
    I just started this yesterday on a friend's car and used rustoleam oil based gloss black paint from home depot, it was like $24 and you need mineral spirits too like $7

    I don't think you use clear....and it's pretty glossy!

    It actually comes out pretty good!

    LOL @ all my neighbors faces watching me paint this car with a roller haha

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  4. 11-18-2008, 05:40 PM #4
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    Lol, thanks I'm sure ill be getting those same looks
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  5. 11-18-2008, 05:42 PM #5
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    LOL @ Nissantun3r bashing my $50 paint job but it looks great on a friends car?? LOL.
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    rustoleum
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    Don't use clear
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  8. 11-18-2008, 05:57 PM #8
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    Quote Originally Posted by simontibbett
    Don't use clear
    Thanks, I was just about to ask that
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    Gallon of real single stage auto paint for $60 lol
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  10. 11-18-2008, 06:02 PM #10
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    Quote Originally Posted by X-Runner
    Gallon of real single stage auto paint for $60 lol
    Could this be put on with a roller and yield the same results as the rustoleum. And wouldn't I need a clear for this?
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  11. 11-18-2008, 06:03 PM #11
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    Quote Originally Posted by SLo_MKIII
    Could this be put on with a roller and yield the same results as the rustoleum. And wouldn't I need a clear for this?
    Has to be sprayed but looks 10x better. Cheap gun can be had for $20. Single stage = no clear.
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  12. 11-18-2008, 06:07 PM #12
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    Quote Originally Posted by X-Runner
    Has to be sprayed but looks 10x better. Cheap gun can be had for $20. Single stage = no clear.
    Yeah I don't think I would be any good at the whole spray thing cause I suck with a rattle can LOL
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    Quote Originally Posted by SLo_MKIII
    Yeah I don't think I would be any good at the whole spray thing cause I suck with a rattle can LOL
    LOL Not even near the same concept here. You could spray it and walk away and have a better job than you will ever get even after all the hard work and time that goes into the "$50 paint job."
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    Its better to use a spray gun, you will also need a air compressor. Spraying with a gun is totaly different from a spay can. You will also need to primmer it first, and stick block the primmer with 320 grit sand paper befor spraying the base coat.

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    Quote Originally Posted by X-Runner
    LOL Not even near the same concept here. You could spray it and walk away and have a better job than you will ever get even after all the hard work and time that goes into the "$50 paint job."
    I'm gonna give it a try on one part of the car and see how it turns out... thanks
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  16. 11-18-2008, 06:57 PM #16
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    Quote Originally Posted by SLo_MKIII
    I'm gonna give it a try on one part of the car and see how it turns out... thanks
    Go for it. I admit I was curious enough to try it on a fender I had laying around. I had better results using wal-mart brand spray paint to be honest. Laid down so smooth it wasnt even funny.
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  17. 11-18-2008, 07:29 PM #17
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    I'll post pics tom. of my $50 paint job doing it right now, just one side of the car left, easily done in one weekend. I'm really happy with it so far, I tested the trunk first and cleaned it with degreaser, anything strong, rubbed, buffed, etc. It's strong as is....lol
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