$150 paint job.(Lots of pics)

[1NonlyAccord]

Edit:close up shots on bottom now-

DIY now up-please comment anything left out and ill adjust!
http://www.importatlanta.com/forums/...9#post37124219
Goal was to do it myself,and cheap. Got new doors so I didnt want to ride around with diff color doors.
quart of Shopline paint-$78
Gallon of Smart clear with medium activator-$66
Husky disposible drop cloth $1.99
-All ready had sandpaper,tape and other misc items from previous projects-

Its not perfect but im happy with it.

started off with this rotting orange peel effect car;




Then hours of sanding and buffing due to my painting mistaks
-No wax,just compound and polishing swirl remover-










close ups as requested:






can see the 'pin holes' in some areas i didnt get all the way out.but gotta get close up to see.

[ILOVEKIDDRACING]

Well... for 150 not bad...

[Homer Simpson]

i ain't gonna lie, thats pretty darn impressive dude.

[green91]

Paintwork looks really good, the wetsand stage is critical for home paint jobs.. nice work

[Alan®]

damn dude that aint bad at all for $150

[JDMEK18]

Gets my vote!!

[1NonlyAccord]

appreciate it guys..just a bored result of no job and school not started yet..ha

[b16EG-HaTcH]

damn nice job. reps for a diy'er

[Dwisforme05]

hell yeah man, thats not bad at all for 150. any close ups of the paint? its not as orange pealed as that one pic right?

[seanrg1116]

wow good job. Do u want to paint a hatch?

[1NonlyAccord]

hell yeah man, thats not bad at all for 150. any close ups of the paint? its not as orange pealed as that one pic right?

uploading now.
no no orange peel..its slick as glass now..i have a few like pin hole type things in few areas i didnt sand all the way out.but you have to get up close to it..ill see if the pics can pick them up.

[5spdfrk]

What type of gun did you use to spray it with?

[1NonlyAccord]

i used a Sharp SGF-HVLP-55 (1.4mm tip)

[Sport1.3]

Could you by chance post where you bought the paint/supplys, what prep work you did (with what tool equipment/grit paper), what type gun/spray can you used(where you got it), and exactly how you wet sanded/polished the panels to get all the orange peel out.....thats DAMN impressive. I've been looking into painting my own car for quite some time now.....its would be awesome to have similiar results

[Sport1.3]

i used a Sharp SGF-HVLP-55 (1.4mm tip)

is that electric or airpowered?

[canadianrcis]

damn,thats sick for the price. cant beat that.

[RL...]

very nice!!!

[VooDooXII]

That's some of the worse orange peel I've seen...you've really fixed it up. Well done!

[Sport1.3]

That's some of the worse orange peel I've seen...you've really fixed it up. Well done!

worst



and i've seen worse

[Atlblkz06]

If you could post a detailed DIY, I'm sure TONS of people could use it.

GREAT JOB! - It looks amazing for something you did at home. Never thought a home paint job would turn out so good.

[Sport1.3]

this thread needs tons more pics and info and a step by step write up, then stickied and archived

[1NonlyAccord]

Could you by chance post where you bought the paint/supplys, what prep work you did (with what tool equipment/grit paper), what type gun/spray can you used(where you got it), and exactly how you wet sanded/polished the panels to get all the orange peel out.....thats DAMN impressive. I've been looking into painting my own car for quite some time now.....its would be awesome to have similiar results

I got the paint mixed up from a place in Glenwood. Got the Clear coat kit from Autocolor(finish masters) in Lawrencville-Hurricane shoals rd, im sure they mix up paint there also.

I went to Harbor freight and got;
Masking paper-to tape windows,practice spray patters ect,
5pc Disposible paint cups for the gun,
Husky disposible drop cloth
adjustable air reg with gauge
disposible inline water traps

I already had the gun,tape,and all the sandpaper and stuff
10Gal. 2.5hp Brute air compressor, 50ft 3/8th air line
grits from 400-3000 (800-3000 is WETORDRY)
400/800 dry is for sanding the car before paint.(using a 6" DA-Air powered)

clean the surface with prep wipes,or wax grease remover, then Tack cloth.

tape off everything get everthing ready to spray and go at it. waiting 10/15 mins in between coats to flash the solvents(read paint specifications for that and mixing rations ect)

then to get orange peel out(if done correctly then it wont be as bad as mine that was the result of gun not set right)
but depending on how bad it is, start off with 1500grit wet and a paint stick and start blocking by hand till its flat,no trash...then go over it again with either 2000g and if applicaible 3000g( i had access to that since i worked at a shop and took some before i quit..ha)

then use a rotary buffer with 3m white-Compound pad, 3m Gray-Polishing pad( if black or darker colors 3m blue pad-waxing

[Brown Man]

damn that looks pretty good

[1NonlyAccord]

If you could post a detailed DIY, I'm sure TONS of people could use it.

GREAT JOB! - It looks amazing for something you did at home. Never thought a home paint job would turn out so good.

i can make that..but i didnt take any pics of the sanding process..but its pretty much self explainatory..i can just right up the steps..

ok so ill be making that as we speak..in the general tech spot im assuming?

[cartune]

wana paint my car? lol

[Z33_kid]

looks very good for the price

[cactusEG]

damn dude, that great job for the price. Not like some others on here *caugh caugh* Cgeven (sp)

[Silvrmaxx]

damn dude, pretty impressive, especially for a DIY at home paint job.

[1NonlyAccord]

appreciate it guys; im in the process of making a DIY..so give me some time if yall have questions..ill check back periodically

[Sport1.3]

I got the paint mixed up from a place in Glenwood. Got the Clear coat kit from Autocolor(finish masters) in Lawrencville-Hurricane shoals rd, im sure they mix up paint there also.

I went to Harbor freight and got;
Masking paper-to tape windows,practice spray patters ect,
5pc Disposible paint cups for the gun,
Husky disposible drop cloth
adjustable air reg with gauge
disposible inline water traps

I already had the gun,tape,and all the sandpaper and stuff
10Gal. 2.5hp Brute air compressor, 50ft 3/8th air line
grits from 400-3000 (800-3000 is WETORDRY)
400/800 dry is for sanding the car before paint.(using a 6" DA-Air powered)

clean the surface with prep wipes,or wax grease remover, then Tack cloth.

tape off everything get everthing ready to spray and go at it. waiting 10/15 mins in between coats to flash the solvents(read paint specifications for that and mixing rations ect)

then to get orange peel out(if done correctly then it wont be as bad as mine that was the result of gun not set right)
but depending on how bad it is, start off with 1500grit wet and a paint stick and start blocking by hand till its flat,no trash...then go over it again with either 2000g and if applicaible 3000g( i had access to that since i worked at a shop and took some before i quit..ha)

then use a rotary buffer with 3m white-Compound pad, 3m Gray-Polishing pad( if black or darker colors 3m blue pad-waxing

damn sounds like i'm going to be needing an aircompressor afterall lol. off to craigslist !!!

[BobbyFresco]

This is def quite impressive to say the least...Good job on your first paint job....Looks 1000 times better than the camo spraint painted Civic in another thread....

[SouthrnStyle]

good job looks great

[Nerdsrock22]

I'm impressed at what people can do with a little money and a buttload of talent and know-how.

Reps.

[AirMax95]

Nice DIY job! I will pay you $350 to paint an E-class Benz for me. Seriously!

PM me!

[BKgen®]

damn good job for a DIY project.... i know of a shop that needs a good painter or two....

[Just_CHill]

DAMN!!! Good job man dude!

[1NonlyAccord]

damn good job for a DIY project.... i know of a shop that needs a good painter or two....

DUDE GET AT ME! im looking for a job again!!!!!!!!! haha

part time tho

after 2 on mon and wed..but tues,thur and fri im full time-collage schedual

[green91]

LOL I dont think you wanna work where he is talking about

[Sammich]

i ain't gonna lie, thats pretty darn impressive dude.

x2

[x Resilience]

Rockstar FTMFW.