I've been wanting my car painted for a while now. I decided that I wanted it a semi gloss black with gloss black trim and wheels. After lots of reading I decided to try the roll on method with rustoleum. It looked OK but you could see some roller marks because the paint was drying very fast and not having time to level out (100+ degrees in the summer.)
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After not being satisfied with that, I thought I would try to spray it on myself with a Wagner. I had also seen some internet threads where people had awesome success with this. So this last weekend I decide to try it out myself. It went horrible. The paint laid down nice but the Wagner just put out too much paint and I had lots and lots of runs in the paint. So I figured I would thicken the paint up a little bit. Another fail. The Wagner just started spitting globs of paint out.
:Luckily, no pictures of this stage exist:
After sanding the runs and globs out I decided I would just rattle can it. It didn't come out very good, but at least its all one color. It has been multicolored for over a decade, so overall I am happy with the outcome and the experienced gained. It was kind of rushed because I am moving next week and will probably only have a small one car garage at the next base.
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Edit: A couple more pics...
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This is what it looked like before I started on this...
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that's awesome! I would have left it as a calico ;)
When people do the roll on method, they use many many coats, and sand in between coats to level it all out.
You cant learn if you dont try. I've never painted anything without screwing up and having to fix several times on my way to a finished product. Usually i have to settle for good enough and live with some imperfections.
After trying painting several times over the years, I've figured out I'm not a painter. I can't even paint a motorcycle gas tank and have it come out without problems haha.
Haha. Me too, but for some reason i still keep trying.
Vinnie, I researched A LOT at http://rolledon.forummotion.com/ before trying the rolled on method. The trunk lid had 10 coats on it and I wet sanded every other coat with progressively finer sandpaper. I eventually decided it wasn't going to work because sanding the final coat would get rid of the semi gloss finish.
I do plan on continuing learning and maybe someday I'll have a somewhat presentable looking car. Hopefully by next time I will have the correct tools for the job, lol.
lol
I'm impressed. I would of lost it and probably have no car due to the fire from the flames shooting from my head. The car is great enjoy it ,its one color and its come a long way. I'm not allowed to paint I keep wanting to stick my fingers in it to smooth out the runs and keep making it worse.
I did learn how to take off the B pillar trim and make it look nice, lol.
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I would say a good spray gun would have been a worthy investment. Plus if you have a car paint store they can give you tips on how to set up the gun and get you the right paint and hardners based on the weather conditions. It takes time and patience but your car looks good all one color.
Hey CBASS, I'm from Wichita too! Unfortunately, I don't have a compressor. Maybe someday...
After seeing how it looked beforehand, I'd say the paint job is definitely an improvement.
It takes time to get the hang of it, main thing is prep. Bad prep=bad paint no matter what you do.
Painted this hood with rattle can paint back in the day. turned out decent.
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I like it. It looks much better one color. Diggin the KS plate.
I like it!!! Looks very sinister, great job. :)
I agree, it defenately looks better one color. Could it be wet sanded and buffed to even it out?
Looks better than flaked off clear coat and its all one color
I have a feeling I will run into this when I go to paint my car. It def looks bad ass in semi-gloss black!
Thanks guys! I was thinking about trying to trying to wet sand it to get it not so blotchy, but I have to start packing up my garage so it will have to wait.
That might be the other part of your problem, black gets blotchy.
I pulled the car out of the garage yesterday and the more I look at it, the more satisfied I am with how it looks.
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I would think that would be the true test. Lighting in a garage might hide some runs and uneven spots. But if you get it out in the daylight and you like the way it looks, I'd say that's a good sign.
Hey it most definately looks better black than multi-colored! You can always paint it again someday.
when doing a semigloss black, i use rustoleum house paint, acetone and a $15 harbor freight paint gun.. as a matter of fact, during my 2-3 week hiatus from the site, i did so on my buddy's F150.. i only got around to painting the cab, passenger side door and fender.. i have to finish it saturday, after he finishes the last of the body work.. i've inhaled enough filler and old paint dust on this 1.. lol but here's a pic of the cab, with the last coat of paint.. the can says to use 15% acetone, but i use 70/30 and get much much better results
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Oh man Ed, that car looks great! Makes me wish I had the time to drive down for a photo shoot before you move!
To get rid of the can streaks lightly run over it with a red scotchbrite pad and some water
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