DIY Matt/satin finish paint job...?

[LFCJosh]

how hard is it to do?
currently chasing something VDub and toying with the idea of a matt or satin finish re spray. but would be DIY.

just wondered how hard it is for a first timer?

obviously im not gonna jump into it.

 

[mx1_champ]

pretty easy tbh , scotchbrite the full car , or sand with p400 , prime and repait and prime any scratches / dents etc .
fully mask the car out and spray away , best to use a gun to avoid patchy paintwork etc.

 

[LFCJosh]

ah wkd mate
easily done in a weekend?

 

[Ollyc90]

Did you see the £12.50 paint job in Fast Car a few years ago?

They resprayed a whole escort with halfords rattle cans, looked pretty good for that price.

Rat look FTW

 

[mx1_champ]

ah wkd mate
easily done in a weekend?

yeah could be done in a day if you know what your on about . do you have any mates that work in a bodyshop and can show you how to mask up properly ? will make it alot easier that way , and for bit that easily come of small trims etc its better to take them of and paint separately

 

[LFCJosh]

i know a guy who does re-sprays not a pro though.
sure he'll help. cheers mate.

 

[mx1_champ]

Did you see the £12.50 paint job in Fast Car a few years ago?

They resprayed a whole escort with halfords rattle cans, looked pretty good for that price.

Rat look FTW

there is a thread some were , not sure if its on here or not . and a bloke painted a old car ( similar to mustang etc ) for £50 he used a rolller and painted it all cream with a red thick bit going up the bonnet then mopped it all . The finished piece was amazing it looked like a few grand paintjob in the end .

 

[JCC]

If it's a matte paintjob then it'll be piss easy to do, all you have to look out for is getting runs in the paint and making sure you've coloured everywhere properly.

 

[LFCJosh]

im thinking beige matt finish
but im also a sucker for shiny things so i dont knowww.