[Redman nz]

hi im sam im from new zealand and i dont have a clue about painting and i found this great site, was just wondering about steps for what i might have to go though to get my paint looking great , any help would be great thanks sam.

[Henry Highrise]

Welcome Sam...you really need to post your question in the Body forum....that way the paint guys will see it. This forum is for Introductions.

[home brew]

Welcome to the site Redman nz. Check out the Knowledge Base (link at the top of the page) for tons of info on painting. As well use the search function for quick answers to your question. What ride are you looking at painting? Good luck.

[kenseth17]

Welcome to hotrodders. Lots of knowledgeable guys that hang around here to help you in your quest. Everything from do it yourselfers. collision repairers, to restoration shop owners, paint suppliers, ect. Home brew is right, lots of info already in the knowledge base, and a vast number of topics have already been covered in past threads. All I can say is the prep put in is a going to amount to a good deal of the final outcome. The actual painting is only a small part and its a journey of lots of muscle and sweat to get there. Get rid of all outdated materials and poorly done repairs, take your time to get things right, use modern 2k materials, read product sheets on how to use those products and follow them, and ask a few questions along the way, and you should be okay. Everyone has some of their own ways to do things, but a few will be able to guide you on your way.