Paint questions? Painted both trunks, Repainted front trunk, Interior floor & rear trunk lid |
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Paint questions? Painted both trunks, Repainted front trunk, Interior floor & rear trunk lid |
JRust |
Dec 22 2011, 02:55 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 6,307 Joined: 10-January 03 From: Corvallis Oregon Member No.: 129 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Okay so I am repainting my trunks in my LE. I had some paint put into cans when I bought the paint originally. Just so I would have it for touchup & whatever. I have gone through all 3 cans & am not finished. Painting with the rattle can has been a bit of a challenge. Now I need to get some more paint.
So should I just get a couple more in rattle cans? Or should I buy a paint gun at Harbor Freight? If I buy a gun do you have one you would recommend for a novice? Also if I go that route do I have to do anything different with the paint? When I get it in the can do I have to mix anything? |
Andyrew |
Dec 22 2011, 03:07 PM
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Spooling.... Please wait Group: Members Posts: 13,376 Joined: 20-January 03 From: Riverbank, Ca Member No.: 172 Region Association: Northern California |
HF guns suck BALLS. I have tried about 10 of them, no joke. They all lasted once and sprayed like crap. There are better low budget guns out there, but your looking at ~ $50 for something that will spray anything decent. Then paint is another thing, Check your local auto paint store to determine what your cheapest option is. Keep in mind Acetone for cleanup and probably another layer of primer for a good base.
How much are your rattle cans? What brand of spray cans are you using? Might try something better. I have had some bad brands when I spray little things with cans. |
JRust |
Dec 22 2011, 04:00 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 6,307 Joined: 10-January 03 From: Corvallis Oregon Member No.: 129 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
How much are your rattle cans? What brand of spray cans are you using? Might try something better. I have had some bad brands when I spray little things with cans. I think it ran me like $18-22 a can. I may be a little low there though. The cans they put them in I wouldn't say are the highest quality. I will check to see if they can use a better spray can. I didn't think of that. I will see what they can do & then check into the paint guns they carry there. |
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