whats the chances?

claymore68 · Post by **claymore68** » Tue May 07, 2013 9:58 pm

Question for some of the more experienced spray painters , whats the chances of a reasonable result using rattle cans to respray front lip rear lip and oem sills, Ive just redone alloys and they have come out ok , soooooo should i have a go at the trimmings. advice please.
cheers
clay

nitin_s1 · Post by **nitin_s1** » Tue May 07, 2013 10:10 pm

Go for it. If it comes out bad then you can always get them re done by a pro..

claymore68 · Post by **claymore68** » Tue May 07, 2013 10:18 pm

love it ..thats the right way to look at it I suppose just need to know if I got it half right would I need to lacquer each bit?

nitin_s1 · Post by **nitin_s1** » Tue May 07, 2013 10:20 pm

I take it that you are taking the trims off the car first before spraying? So you don't get any over spray on your car?

Just checking...

The "S" express · Post by **honda-hardy** » Tue May 07, 2013 10:23 pm

all i say is go for it too. dont be too abrasive on the rubbing down of the original paint all you need is a key for the paint to grab onto. etch primer is a great first coat, allow about 15 min between coats too. and do not spray in windy location as this gives you uneven application and can cause high spots that run. do not lay each coat to thick either and just take your time. now if you are unsure of the paint match, as its a low panel its not to bad. just get the lacquer right and it will shine,.

i use a black and decker work bench to rest my parts on to paint. so yes remove the bits.

claymore68 · Post by **claymore68** » Tue May 07, 2013 11:16 pm

Thanks guys , yip have the rear and front lips off already and the sills should come off easy-ish but they are plastic so I reckon i need to use a specific primer for them .
Sam followed your format for wheels and they look good so far...my good lady is a gem as she has let me turn conservatory in to spray booth

The "S" express · Post by **honda-hardy** » Tue May 07, 2013 11:19 pm

hope you cover everything up bud, spray that goes airborne is a knightmare to clean up, your most welcome.

macky_6 · Post by **macky_6** » Tue May 07, 2013 11:21 pm

claymore68 wrote:my good lady is a gem as she has let me turn conservatory in to spray booth

My loft is the spray booth and my bedroom carpet the engineering works

Dbo · Post by **Dbo** » Tue May 07, 2013 11:25 pm

honda-hardy wrote:
i use a black and decker work bench to rest my parts/balls on to paint.

And now, angry ticks fire out of my nipples

and your parts aren't big enough to warrent that

The "S" express · Post by **honda-hardy** » Tue May 07, 2013 11:27 pm

Dbo wrote:
honda-hardy wrote:
i use a black and decker work bench to rest my parts/balls on to paint.
And now, angry ticks fire out of my nipples and your parts aren't big enough to warrent that

but the workbench is big enough to crush yours when i get hold of you, you southern softy.

and stop editing me for accuracy.