What do i need to spray my car

[Zmaster2k]

What do i need to know to spray my car?

What kit ddo i need etc etc?

any advice?

 

[stan*]

if ur askin how to do it when it comes to something that u really dont want to f**k up, maybe its best u get someone that can do it

 

[Daz]

A lot of money and a bodyshop.

 

[Clio_Bus]

<if you in the north-west try G maddocks > they are currently doing mine £700> thats all in inc: flush tailgate,sideskirts fitted flushed rear bumper blah blah blah...

 

[Zmaster2k]

700! thats like half ofwhat i have been quoted!

 

[DirtyDiesel]

In terms of kit:

Air compressor (can rent from HSS etc), good quality spray gun, masking tape, plastic sheeting, a very clean dust free environment, thinners,primer, whatever coloured paint, laquer if the colour is metalic/perleacnt , loads of wet and dry sandpaper, infra red lamps and protective gloves /mask/ overalls and sh*t loads of patientce.

And of course, you need to know how to spray paint properly.

Id go to a body shop if i were you. If you dont have the kit already itll probably cost you over half of what the bodyshop will charge.

 

[fastwunz]

erm okaaaaay, im spraying my wing mirror trims this weekend, sure i dont need all that to do a simple job like that! Mind you - a body shop wouldnt chardge too much to spray mirrors?

 

[Clio_Bus]

i know £700!! i nearly died when he told me that price>> AND it was origainly £600 but i started getting carried away with things like delocking and engine parts/strut brace sparyed

i wuz getting quotes like £1200+ before hand.

ive also seen the work he has done.. (v. good)

well my car should be out end of next week, i think? ill post up some pics

 

[Clio_Bus]

now back on topic: erm i wouldnt spraying anything your self unless you have natural abilities to spay things or you a pro!

 

[JAY172]

spraying is a more skilled job then people think. if youve never done it before or havent any clue what to do then you will f**k it up.

 

[stan*]

prepping is the key, spraying itself is easy

 

[BenR]

unless you use a water pistol.

 

[Dash]

Some of this guide may help you.

http://forum.cliosport.net/display_topic_threads.asp?ForumID=6&TopicID=71625&PagePosition=1http://forum.cliosport.net/display_topic_threads.asp?ForumID=6&TopicID=71625&PagePosition=1

 

[stan*]

lol! i found that a super soaker 500 is the best, but the plastic tends to react with the thinners....??

 

[BenR]

i did that once, super soaker full of petrol with a bonfire going....lasted about 10 mins before it turned to goo.

 

[Rajk]

Quote: Originally posted by stan* on 26 March 2004

prepping is the key, spraying itself is easy

SO TRUE



i helped a mate out in his bodyshop, it is hard graft, getting it perfect and posihing was well hard on the arms with the heavy machine