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  1. 01-30-2010, 05:57 PM #1
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    Default Paint Advice

    Ok guys, I am wanting my 240 painted in the next couple weeks, but I'm not sure on which color to go with. I'm not wanting to put a lot of money into the paint since it more than likely going to get messed up. I was informed that there were some guys in TN that may have some helpful advice. So here is the deal, I'm thinking of using the Duplicolor Paint Shop since it's pretty cheap, but is there something better for about the same price. Any help will be greatly appreciated, since I have no clue about paints.
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    bey bro..best bet for you is get a single stage paint..it'll be cheaper but and still have a good clear finish to it...i can get some pretty good prices on paint..i think my guy had some paint for like 170 a gallon..add some reducer and you'll have plenty enough for the car

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    I'm going with the sapphire blue metallic
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    when i painted the car in my signature, i used duplicolor.. and of course when i pain cars i always use duplicolor, for one, its a really good paint brand for what you pay and two, ive always loved how it sprays on and what the finished product looks like.

    and if you feel like having some expensive paint PPG is an expensive brand.

    but where is the thread about the guy doing a cheap painjob on his silvia.. ill look for it.

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    PPG is a very good paint to use. I have used PPG and duplicolor.
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    Quote Originally Posted by bloodline View Post
    bey bro..best bet for you is get a single stage paint..it'll be cheaper but and still have a good clear finish to it...i can get some pretty good prices on paint..i think my guy had some paint for like 170 a gallon..add some reducer and you'll have plenty enough for the car
    Well the Duplicolor kit comes with the primer, paint, and clear all ready to spray for $30. The car needs to be prepped right. Whoever done this primer job on it did a shitty job and didn't really prep it before they primed it.
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    Quote Originally Posted by 86ccord View Post
    when i painted the car in my signature, i used duplicolor.. and of course when i pain cars i always use duplicolor, for one, its a really good paint brand for what you pay and two, ive always loved how it sprays on and what the finished product looks like.

    and if you feel like having some expensive paint PPG is an expensive brand.

    but where is the thread about the guy doing a cheap painjob on his silvia.. ill look for it.
    Seen the silvia, not rattle canning my car.
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    Quote Originally Posted by allmotorEJ8 View Post
    Seen the silvia, not rattle canning my car.
    no not him.. there is another one who used home depot paint.. turned out nice.. im still searchin..lol

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    i agree i love ppg p[aint..its great..just abit pricey

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    OK hell yeah ive got it.. it was on a dodge charger.. this man paid 50 bucks and a weekend.. idk.. just check it out i guess.. LOL

    i thought it was neat.. its the 9th post down.. check it


    http://board.moparts.org/ubbthreads/...0&fpart=1&vc=1

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    Quote Originally Posted by 86ccord View Post
    OK hell yeah ive got it.. it was on a dodge charger.. this man paid 50 bucks and a weekend.. idk.. just check it out i guess.. LOL

    i thought it was neat.. its the 9th post down.. check it


    http://board.moparts.org/ubbthreads/...0&fpart=1&vc=1

    Damn that's not bad at all. For the price and ease of doing it I'll prob. just go this route. Thanks for that link and +reps to you sir.
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    yea. prep work is what makes or breaks a job. are you spraying your car yourself? if your going full out spray job I hope you have a good compressor and gun. it makes a huge difference. and paint depends on what brand and color your using as far as price goes. we use duplicolor at my shop, never had a problem. its kinda pricey but its good stuff.




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    Quote Originally Posted by allmotorEJ8 View Post
    Damn that's not bad at all. For the price and ease of doing it I'll prob. just go this route. Thanks for that link and +reps to you sir.

    hah.. hell yeah son! if you prep your shit correctly and dont cut corners.. you can roll that shit on and it will look good!

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    yeah that's what I'm gonna do. that guy also said that he did his in really cold weather without any problems, so it will be getting started within the next week or so.
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    Glad i could help sir!

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    OH! make sure to take pictures.. documentation!

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    It's greatly appreciated. This will save me a lot of money that I'm going to put elsewhere, and I'll be sure to take lots of pics.
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    yeah buddy.. and if you get scratched or hit or what not its not like your out a ton of money.. just hit up Home depot and fix it. lol

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    i use ppg....always seems cheaper

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    Quote Originally Posted by 86ccord View Post
    yeah buddy.. and if you get scratched or hit or what not its not like your out a ton of money.. just hit up Home depot and fix it. lol
    got that right. now to pick a color...
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    Quote Originally Posted by allmotorEJ8 View Post
    got that right. now to pick a color...

    usually.. if you get somthing close to your original color it will be less work.. you know like door jambs, and under the hood and what not will match or look close to the rest of the body panels.. make sense? lolol

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    Yeah, but I'm not sure what color the car was. It looks to be gray primer in the bay, and the jams are all black primer like the body. I was planning on redoing all of them whatever color I decide on.
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    hah.. o well never mind then! have fun! lol

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    Well I've decided on a color for the 240. After seeing this red coupe, it sold me. IMO it's one of the best color choices I've seen on the coupes.

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    red colors look good, but are usually more expensive
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    I would say do a blue pearlescent with green flake. That looks sex! or the infamous BRG (British Racing Green). BRG works on ANY car.
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    Quote Originally Posted by MSP1660 View Post
    I would say do a blue pearlescent with green flake. That looks sex! or the infamous BRG (British Racing Green). BRG works on ANY car.
    Yeah I slept on the idea of the red and decided against it. I've been looking at different color blues and greens. BRG is one I am looking at for a possiblity.
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    Tell you what. I'm going to take your sig pic over to my pals on another (GASP) forum. There are some guys who can do wonders with photoshop. Let's see if they can do something for you.

    I can't promise it'll be immediate but we'll see.
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    Sounds good. I suck with photoshopping so I don't even try.lol
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    So they basically just steamrolled over my request. Sorry bro. It's a Mazda forum and they're like that sometimes. I'll request it again but no guarantees broski. Sorry....
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    Quote Originally Posted by MSP1660 View Post
    So they basically just steamrolled over my request. Sorry bro. It's a Mazda forum and they're like that sometimes. I'll request it again but no guarantees broski. Sorry....

    It's all good bro.
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    NO ITS NOT. what a bunch of mazda HOMO's
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