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Posted by lky_3 (Member # 1116) on :
 
So I found someone here locally (LA) to paint my car for me for free, i just have to get the supplies. What is the best kind of paint out there for the money. Im only looking to spend about $500 on paint. Anyone got a hook-up??

Also..How much paint will I need to do my 87 Hatch with all the Jambs and engine compartment?

[ August 03, 2007, 10:05 PM: Message edited by: lky_3 ]
 

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Posted by gt from 650 (Member # 6717) on :
 
Nason single stage. 2 gallons. buy it at finishmaster.

the ratio is 6 parts : 1 part activator.

buy some accelerator.

should be around $300

[ August 06, 2007, 11:48 AM: Message edited by: gt from 650 ]
 

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Posted by lky_3 (Member # 1116) on :
 
how long will this paint last?
 

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Posted by gt from 650 (Member # 6717) on :
 
a good paint job is in the prep.
sand thoroughly. primer with metal etching primer/ or epoxy. then re-prime/ or seal. sand any dirt or imperfections. then paint. on a race car it should be cool for 5 years. what do expect for $300 ???
 

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Posted by lky_3 (Member # 1116) on :
 
Thanks. Does finishmaster have a website and can you recommend a good etching / seal primer?
 

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Posted by gt from 650 (Member # 6717) on :
 
http://www.finishmaster.com/locations.cfm


talk to the salesman. tell him your budget. and what you are trying to accomplish. also your spray booth environment.


dupont had some stuff called 615 variprime. reduce with 620/616. 1:1. (metal etch)

nason probably has the same shit. (yellow stuff)

cheap primer.... I'd go with transtar. no lacquer primer!
here's the transtar web site. http://www.costplustools.com/store/list_products/index.phtml?start_value=16&category_id=1008219&sales_volume=&sales_dollar=&search_desc=&product_number=
they have sealer that goes over bare metal (epoxy). I'm comfortable with an etch primer and a 2k urethane HS primer for blocking. Then just shoot your single stage over it. Maybe ask your painter what he prefers?

[ August 06, 2007, 11:40 AM: Message edited by: gt from 650 ]
 

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Posted by gt from 650 (Member # 6717) on :
 
this primer looks cool
http://www.costplustools.com/store-products-TRN6401-Transtar--2K-EZ-Sand-Acrylic-Urethane-Primer-Gray%2C--Gal_18474628.html
 

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Posted by gt from 650 (Member # 6717) on :
 
here's an etch on the same website
http://www.costplustools.com/store-products-UPO0776-U-Pol-Acid-8---1K-Etch-Primer%2C-1-Liter%2C-Gray_19107180.html
 

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Posted by lky_3 (Member # 1116) on :
 
Thank you sooo much for the info. Ill post up when the project is underway.
 

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Posted by 1FAST89GT (Member # 5071) on :
 
PM v-towne coupe he can dupont at a great price and i think he has some pint for sale
 

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Posted by MACHVII (Member # 4207) on :
 
Is there anyone in the San Jose area that rents air supplied respirators?

I am looking to attempt to paint my cars myself and would like to do it without poisoning myself.

I thank you for your assistance in advance and remain...

Murderously Yours,

MACHVII
 

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