#78702, "So what do you guys think of my first time painting?" Nov-14-04 05:50 AM by DJ420a
Well, those of you who remember me getting hit by the idiot ricer who was riding my ass, I finally got my new parts and Ive been working nonstop for the past week. For those of you who dont know, go here,http://forums.2gnt.com/dcboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=38&topic_id=159364&mesg_id=159364&listing_type=search . I did run into some probs with the back bumper, so I ended up molding it to the body. You notice something missing? I got rid of the park bench of a wing,lol. Well let me know what you guys think. This was my first time using an HVLP spraygun, so gimme your opinions and suggestions.
#78709, "RE: So what do you guys think of my first time painting?" In response to Reply # 2
The problem that I had will vary for each rearend. The problem I had is, you know on the side where the tip of the tailights are? Then where the bumper meets the body theres a vertical line and to a paralell line? The paralell line matched up flush, but the vertical line, there was like a 1/2" gap in between the body and the bumper. I hope I explained that good enough and didnt confuse you
#78724, "RE: So what do you guys think of my first time painting?" In response to Reply # 8
Well first off, I have to decide what color. Its just primed for the winter, for now. The only reason I did it before winter, is because of the accident I was in. I just wanted to get the bumper back on and get the car running again.
Speaking of the color a clear, thats what really scares me. I learned its not that hard to spray primer. Im hopin color and clear are atleast half as easy as what of Ive done so far.
#78744, "RE: So what do you guys think of my first time painting?" In response to Reply # 11
Nice job so far. I did my interior and it came out nice but I wanna try doing body panels next. What kind of equipment did you use? I recently purchased a 5.5 Peak HP, 200 psi compressor that came with all the attachments including an air spray gun. Is that good enough to paint body panels with? I wanna try repainting my front bumper to see how it comes out.
#78746, "RE: So what do you guys think of my first time painting?" In response to Reply # 12
Man I want to see that machine painted. I almost got the F-1 fenders, they are the only fender I like for our cars. Can't wait to see what color you end up painting it.
#78884, "RE: So what do you guys think of my first time painting?" In response to Reply # 13
Looks good! What I'd suggest is going to a friendly body shop and watching their painters in action. There's a lot of little things you can do for a better paint job. A lot of it has to be learned over many years though, but maybe at least you can get some ideas.
About that back bumper fitment issue, I had that same problem with my blitz rear. The easy way to solve it is to fiberglass and bondo the gap so it lines up better. Molding a rear on was a little too permanent for me, especially with the risk of cracking it where it's molded on. Just don't ever flat-bed tow your car...mine couldn't make it on (I had to remove the rear bumper in order to get the car on the flat bed).
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#78886, "RE: So what do you guys think of my first time painting?" In response to Reply # 14
Definitley noted, thanx for the info about towing. I kinda have a personal towing service, but you never know. As for the painting, good idea, I actually do know of a friendly paint shop.
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