Hey guys, I need some direction / help here. I've searched and read through the forum and still need some guidance.
I'm in the process of doing bodywork on my bug body for my V8 bug project. My goal is basically to get her back to the original body shape and to get a nice looking paint job applied that's of equal or better quality of a new / modern car. I don't intend on the paint job being of show quality. I'm looking to do a basic bc/cc job in paint code 8T7 Blue Streak Metallic. I'm wanting to paint the car myself and I understand metallic paint is harder to spray / to get the flake even. I'm doing this on a budget which is why I have lots of questions.
I came across this book and it seemed to have lots of good information and I think I'm just going to buy it.
At this point I'm still doing body work. I've been using a 2K bondo and rattle can primer, Rust-o-leum Automotive primer - wet sandable. I was told by a knowledgeable neighbor, I think, that before I spray down any real primer I should sand off all the rattle can primer cause it'll cause the paint to bubble out. Is this true?
My intentions for this primer really has been to cover exposed body work (bondo / bare metal). He also told me I should remove it all and spray a coat of 2K sealer, do the body work on top of that and then put down my coat of primer, base, clear...From my understanding doesn't it go body work (body filler), primer, sealer, base, clear? Isn't the sealer non sandable?
I'm thinking about setting up a temporary spray booth here at my job and plugging into their airline / compressor that powers multiple silkscreening and latex balloon machines. Good or bad idea and what do I look out for? Moisture?
Is there a good HPLV gun I can buy for $50 that'll spray primer, metallic base coat and clear nicely? If not, I'll see what I can do about borrowing my Uncles.
Paints, what's a good brand that'll last and wont break the bank? And how much can I expect to spend if I want to paint the entire exterior, under the trunk and hood, door jams and the inner doors?
Any advice will be of great help! Thanks!
I'm in the process of doing bodywork on my bug body for my V8 bug project. My goal is basically to get her back to the original body shape and to get a nice looking paint job applied that's of equal or better quality of a new / modern car. I don't intend on the paint job being of show quality. I'm looking to do a basic bc/cc job in paint code 8T7 Blue Streak Metallic. I'm wanting to paint the car myself and I understand metallic paint is harder to spray / to get the flake even. I'm doing this on a budget which is why I have lots of questions.
I came across this book and it seemed to have lots of good information and I think I'm just going to buy it.
At this point I'm still doing body work. I've been using a 2K bondo and rattle can primer, Rust-o-leum Automotive primer - wet sandable. I was told by a knowledgeable neighbor, I think, that before I spray down any real primer I should sand off all the rattle can primer cause it'll cause the paint to bubble out. Is this true?
My intentions for this primer really has been to cover exposed body work (bondo / bare metal). He also told me I should remove it all and spray a coat of 2K sealer, do the body work on top of that and then put down my coat of primer, base, clear...From my understanding doesn't it go body work (body filler), primer, sealer, base, clear? Isn't the sealer non sandable?
I'm thinking about setting up a temporary spray booth here at my job and plugging into their airline / compressor that powers multiple silkscreening and latex balloon machines. Good or bad idea and what do I look out for? Moisture?
Is there a good HPLV gun I can buy for $50 that'll spray primer, metallic base coat and clear nicely? If not, I'll see what I can do about borrowing my Uncles.
Paints, what's a good brand that'll last and wont break the bank? And how much can I expect to spend if I want to paint the entire exterior, under the trunk and hood, door jams and the inner doors?
Any advice will be of great help! Thanks!