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Posted by EASTBAY5_0 (Member # 3292) on :
 
who here does painting on the side? Basically a whole car. Also body work is a plus too. i have a limited budget so lmk pricing. Body work a must first then paint.

[ September 14, 2006, 02:17 AM: Message edited by: EASTBAY5_0 ]
 
Posted by 1991CHP (Member # 5097) on :
 
1FAST89GT may be able to help you.
 
Posted by EASTBAY5_0 (Member # 3292) on :
 
t3
 
Posted by 95whitegt (Member # 3205) on :
 
it may not be a good idea to paint the parts at differnt times, color shade may come out differnt or even the flop.
 
Posted by EASTBAY5_0 (Member # 3292) on :
 
edit T3 [burnout]

[ September 14, 2006, 02:17 AM: Message edited by: EASTBAY5_0 ]
 
Posted by Black 06 (Member # 6717) on :
 
depending on the color and....

...weather, humidity, air pressure,air temperature and reducer, used....


basically a good painter can paint all the parts separately. and at different times.(as long as it isn't a pearl or candy) JUST USE A PNEUMATIC PAINT SHAKER. If it is a metallic or mica color spray the same way as all the other parts. same reducer/reduction. same air pressure.
***IF THERE IS A CATAYLST FOR THE BASE DO NOT CATAYLYZE THE WHOLE AMOUNT OF PAINT, ONLY CATALYZE WHAT YOU ARE SPRAYING AT THAT MOMENT***
the secret is to mix enough paint b4 you even start the project. don't run out in the middle of the job and remix. don't spray the parts without agitating the paint first.
the point is: if you are doing a complete...mix a gallon and a half.(average sized car) instead of just a gallon. use the half gallon as a base. make sure you have a quart left over after everything is said and done.
because you know damn well that someone will scratch it and there will be a repaint or a blend in.
like DuPont's theory goes.... match the value of the color b4 you start spraying the actual color.
if you are spraying a white or a bright color. spray some white sealer or a white as a foundation b4 spraying the actual color. spray a test panel( white and black spray out card) on side while painting the parts. counting coats of paint and checking for coverage.
use a smith victor 600w light and inspect the parts while painting. checking for dirt and or dry overspray and also coverage. I use a lot of tack rags.

simple
 
Posted by EASTBAY5_0 (Member # 3292) on :
 
[Confused] NO one is trying to make $$$ ??
 
Posted by Black 06 (Member # 6717) on :
 
no one can afford me
 
Posted by EASTBAY5_0 (Member # 3292) on :
 
lowest quote from maaco i got was 2k. i need something for around 1k to 1,500.i know its not much but im not trying to spend more on paint than what i paid for the car. i have cash in hand.

TTT
 
Posted by CLEEN 50 (Member # 5867) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Black 06:
no one can afford me
why not lower you prices then [Roll Eyes]
 
Posted by Black 06 (Member # 6717) on :
 
if it cost $3 for a gallon of gas. and a million dollars for a home.

and maybe $500 dollars a week to survive and support a kid or two.(just for expenses)

why would anyone want to paint your car for free?

a restoration "starts" at 120 hours X $70.00 per hr. some guys charge more some less.

paint is made from petroleum. if gas is up. then paint is up.

IF I did a "cheap" paint job on your car and the paint started peeling around the windows & moldings. What would you say?
If the paint started to fade bubble and boil. In 6 months. What would your friends say? Oh that macco paint job sucks ass. Don't go there. They do shitty work.

a gallon of silver basecoat chromapremier costs between $600-$800. good clear costs between $300-$500.

good primer cost about half what the clear costs.
the sealer/valueshade under the base. maybe another $50 bucks.
what about tape, sandpaper, masking paper. Seam sealer, gravel guard, under coating, razor blades, scuff pads, soap, paint thinner???
5 gallons of lacquer thinner costs. $50 or more.

paint stores raise prices 20% annually. (no matter what)

[ September 14, 2006, 03:09 PM: Message edited by: Black 06 ]
 
Posted by venomous99 (Member # 1917) on :
 
u know the saying...u get what u pay for
 
Posted by Black 06 (Member # 6717) on :
 


[ September 14, 2006, 11:56 PM: Message edited by: Black 06 ]
 
Posted by 95whitegt (Member # 3205) on :
 
black 06 know his shit, i got out the body shop but still got a my sat and devillbiss guns, also on painting parts seperate, make sure you record your surroundings, temp, how long the paint was mixed, and repeat the same process for a closer match..where you work at black 06 gotta both for rent by any chance got some small projects.
 
Posted by 1FAST89GT (Member # 5071) on :
 
pm sent
 
Posted by Black 06 (Member # 6717) on :
 
I need a job thats why my attitude is shitty. sorry if I offended anyone.
plus my car is down as well. FTW ! [BS flag]

[ September 15, 2006, 02:36 PM: Message edited by: Black 06 ]
 
Posted by lostsoul (Member # 5797) on :
 
Down from what?
 
Posted by Black 06 (Member # 6717) on :
 
down...meaning not running.

tuning issues... I guess my predator is no good.

and now I need to deal with a new guy and retune/dyno. And somehow warranty my tuner through this new guy.

thanks to gil442 for the hook up on the new tuner guy!

[ September 17, 2006, 03:14 PM: Message edited by: Black 06 ]
 




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