Paint Job

[blurple124]

Fortunately I have access to full body suits and respirators though school, so we are good on that front. I'm thinking that I want to do a rolling restoration/moderate clean-up, so I don't think I will be removing many body panels or putting it up on a rotisserie.

In case you were wondering, this is what I'm starting with. The pics are from the day I brought it home. I polished, clay barred and waxed the hood and it turned out nice, but the paint is thin and I can see through it. It is chipping in some spots and I know that I will have to do something about it eventually.




Brady, I do like your idea about having a pro do the final step. How much would it cost me?

Also, I found this source for paint, what do you think? I'm stuck between Midnight Blue and the Sapphire Blue Metallic.

http://www.paintforcars.com/kits_starfi ... tblue.html
http://www.paintforcars.com/kits_starfi ... lumet.html

[sixcharlie]

I'm debating painting my car myself. To quote the guys from Top Gear "How hard could it be"?

[blurple124]

And cue the [A-Team] Music!

I'm pretty sure I can do it, the challenge is in finding the right balance of quality paint and low cost...Looking for suggestions.

[sixcharlie]

I'm all four members of the A-Team all rolled into one.

Anyway, I have the benefit of having a parts car to test out on. My thoughts are that properly prepared and keyed, a rattle can job can make a nice five footer / driver. I'm a couple of months away from getting serious with that part of the project.

Ever see Edd China do his magic on "Wheeler Dealers"?

[blurple124]

If you are going be content with a rattle can paint job, you can probably buy some cheap automotive paint and a cheap HPLV gun for less than it would take to buy cans to cover an entire car. Do you have access to an air compressor?

[sixcharlie]

I do. Rattle cans have come a long way and I've had some great success painting some motorcycles I've restored with them. The trick is in the prep work.

[wikkid]

There was even a thread not too long ago about a guy's adventures with a roll-on paint job!

[sixcharlie]

There was even a thread not too long ago about a guy's adventures with a roll-on paint job!

I've seen that, and it's awesome. Seriously, anyone around here know about the UK TV show "Wheeler Dealers" and the Majesty that is Edd China?

[bobplyler]

I don't think this was done with a roller. But it would have probably looked better.
http://www.barrett-jackson.com/applicat ... =424&pop=0

[SunnySideUp]

... Seriously, anyone around here know about the UK TV show "Wheeler Dealers" and the Majesty that is Edd China?

Damn Edd & Mike!!! Those two are partly to blame for relighting my passion for the Spider.

Check it out -- http://www.yourdiscovery.com/web/wheeler-dealers/