sleepingrex
12-21-2003, 06:56 AM
ok here it is, now this is what i did when i painted my car and that's part of my job (along with forming parts out of sheetmetal, fiberglass, carbon fiber etc..) Although i am through and i try to get it perfect the first time so my prep job is extensive.
ok a parts list of what you need if you're planning on doing this in your garage :
masking tape i use 1 inch and 2 inch
paper of any kind, hell i've used newspaper
a compressor capable of around 100psi you can rent these cheap
paint gun if you don't have one maybe you can rent them i don't know
paint
thinner
hardener
sandpaper, 120 grit for scuff sanding and 400 or finer for wetsanding
a DA (dual action) sander unless you want to do it by hand which takes a long time.
airhoses
trash bags (they fit around the wheels to keep off overspray)
rags
alcohol(i use that as a wipe down)
i suggest you use something to keep the paint out of your lungs at least a paper respirator type that has elastic on it that goes over your nose and mouth like nurses and that wear.
first you want to scuff sand. When you sand with a DA don't go all the way to the metal you'll pay for it in the end in my opinion and DO NOT use more than 120 grit paper because it will mess up the paintjob and you'll see lines in it , not good. The best way to use a DA is slow movements moderate pressure. Don't push on it so damned hard because it'll dig in the metal. Ok now hand sanding sand in a circular motion pretend you're karate kid waxing a car :lol: it takes a while but makes sure you don't see any shine on the car from the old paintjob. Ok now that's done...get all that dust off you car with water
Time to wetsand take your 400+ grit i like 400 grit now, wet your car down (should still be wet from getting the dust off) sand down the car until it's smooth to the touch try this:sand an area wipe it and if you feel any kind rough spots keep sanding, don't worry it's a fine grit and it's hard to mess up with 400 grit REMEMBER! if the sandpaper seems like it isn't working get another piece you can't do the whole car with just one piece :roll: ok now that's done wet the car down again dry it off with rags or whatnot.
Now take the alcohol and rags (do NOT use wet rags with water on it) wipe the whole car down making sure you get it really well...a paint job is only as good as a prep job.
Masking off time...(go to part two i don't know how long of a post i can put on here)
ok a parts list of what you need if you're planning on doing this in your garage :
masking tape i use 1 inch and 2 inch
paper of any kind, hell i've used newspaper
a compressor capable of around 100psi you can rent these cheap
paint gun if you don't have one maybe you can rent them i don't know
paint
thinner
hardener
sandpaper, 120 grit for scuff sanding and 400 or finer for wetsanding
a DA (dual action) sander unless you want to do it by hand which takes a long time.
airhoses
trash bags (they fit around the wheels to keep off overspray)
rags
alcohol(i use that as a wipe down)
i suggest you use something to keep the paint out of your lungs at least a paper respirator type that has elastic on it that goes over your nose and mouth like nurses and that wear.
first you want to scuff sand. When you sand with a DA don't go all the way to the metal you'll pay for it in the end in my opinion and DO NOT use more than 120 grit paper because it will mess up the paintjob and you'll see lines in it , not good. The best way to use a DA is slow movements moderate pressure. Don't push on it so damned hard because it'll dig in the metal. Ok now hand sanding sand in a circular motion pretend you're karate kid waxing a car :lol: it takes a while but makes sure you don't see any shine on the car from the old paintjob. Ok now that's done...get all that dust off you car with water
Time to wetsand take your 400+ grit i like 400 grit now, wet your car down (should still be wet from getting the dust off) sand down the car until it's smooth to the touch try this:sand an area wipe it and if you feel any kind rough spots keep sanding, don't worry it's a fine grit and it's hard to mess up with 400 grit REMEMBER! if the sandpaper seems like it isn't working get another piece you can't do the whole car with just one piece :roll: ok now that's done wet the car down again dry it off with rags or whatnot.
Now take the alcohol and rags (do NOT use wet rags with water on it) wipe the whole car down making sure you get it really well...a paint job is only as good as a prep job.
Masking off time...(go to part two i don't know how long of a post i can put on here)