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| Bogaat |
 Jul 11 2007, 11:09 AM
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I am preparing myself for my first paint job. I have the car mostly ready and most of the materials purchased. I bought a set of the Devilbiss guns from Eastwood (and it came with directions). I am looking for advice on which areas of the car to paint first, in what order, panels to take off, etc. I am planning on painting the trunks, engine compartment and door jams as well. I already have the doors off. It would be great to do all of the painting in one day. I would also be interested in painting techniques as far as top to bottom or left to right when working on a panel. I obviously have some practicing to do before I slap the paint on. Again, all input is appreciated. I am planning on doing a base/clear. Here are a few shots I pulled off one of my other threads. They don't show much of the body, but it is basically primered in spots and the original single stage in others. I did have the rear reflector holes sealed up and a new battery tray installed. Thanks guys!
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| Borderline |
Jul 12 2007, 10:03 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 720 Joined: 8-February 05 From: San Juan Bautista, CA Member No.: 3,577 Region Association: Northern California |
I spent a lot of time here when preparing my 914 for paint. A lot of good info.
You car looks a lot like mine did. Are you doing a color change? I went from orange to yellow. A lot of work. You'll probably want to use an epoxy primer sealer and then a few coats of high-build surfacer followed by some block sanding. Take your time and practice on some other body panels or something. Good luck (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) |
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| Bogaat |
Jul 12 2007, 11:34 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 195 Joined: 8-January 07 From: Charleston, SC Member No.: 7,436 |
QUOTE(Borderline @ Jul 12 2007, 12:03 PM)  I spent a lot of time here when preparing my 914 for paint. A lot of good info. You car looks a lot like mine did. Are you doing a color change? I went from orange to yellow. A lot of work. You'll probably want to use an epoxy primer sealer and then a few coats of high-build surfacer followed by some block sanding. Take your time and practice on some other body panels or something. Good luck (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) I am keeping it the same color. Phoenix Red (really orange (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) ) My plan is to lightly sand and then go with my basecoats/clears. I am hoping to avoid any more primer...anyone think this is a bad idea? |
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| tyler |
Jul 13 2007, 08:59 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 335 Joined: 24-September 03 From: southern california Member No.: 1,192 |
Clear is pretty difficult and makes it hard to do any repair work later on and you'd definetely need a booth. Good single stage paint and color sanding is much better if you're not a professional with all the fancy equipment.
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| Bogaat |
Jul 13 2007, 09:01 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 195 Joined: 8-January 07 From: Charleston, SC Member No.: 7,436 |
QUOTE(tyler @ Jul 13 2007, 10:59 AM) Clear is pretty difficult and makes it hard to do any repair work later on and you'd definetely need a booth. Good single stage paint and color sanding is much better if you're not a professional with all the fancy equipment. I heard you do not want to color sand single stage? Supposedly most of what protects the paint rises to the top? I heard sanding it will make it look good, but will destroy its longevity. Bogus? |
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