freerider15
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Alright, so the time is coming near where I'll need to paint the buggy's panels.
I know some of you here do this kinda stuff for a living...so I would value your input.
As much as I thought about going with single stage, i'm just not sure it's going to give me the "pop" I want.
Color I want the panels:
The kicker...I'm new to painting
I've talked some with Sam (zluster) about this and what I need, but its always good to hear from others.
I'm going to pick up the HF Automotive HVLP set (I would get a better name brand set but not worth it with the little I plan on using it):
http://www.harborfreight.com/professional-automotive-hvlp-spray-gun-kit-94572.html
I know prep is 90% of the job.
The panels will be:
- 4 cut up stock XJ Fenders with factory paint on them
- 1 hood (bare metal)
- 2 doors (bare metal)
- Roof (bare aluminum)
- Rear gate (both factory paint / bare metal)
- Front header panel (plastic)
So with that I could use input on:
- Best way to prep each
- Painting technique cues
- Paint recommendations
- EVERYTHING ELSE I'm not thinking of
I really wouldn't be opposed to having someone spray it for me (one of you guys on here) pending I did all the prep...just thinking it would be out of my $ range.
So please, endow me with all your knowledge! And details please (like use XX grit, followed by XX....not just "prep is key")
I know some of you here do this kinda stuff for a living...so I would value your input.
As much as I thought about going with single stage, i'm just not sure it's going to give me the "pop" I want.
Color I want the panels:
The kicker...I'm new to painting
I've talked some with Sam (zluster) about this and what I need, but its always good to hear from others.
I'm going to pick up the HF Automotive HVLP set (I would get a better name brand set but not worth it with the little I plan on using it):
http://www.harborfreight.com/professional-automotive-hvlp-spray-gun-kit-94572.html
I know prep is 90% of the job.
The panels will be:
- 4 cut up stock XJ Fenders with factory paint on them
- 1 hood (bare metal)
- 2 doors (bare metal)
- Roof (bare aluminum)
- Rear gate (both factory paint / bare metal)
- Front header panel (plastic)
So with that I could use input on:
- Best way to prep each
- Painting technique cues
- Paint recommendations
- EVERYTHING ELSE I'm not thinking of
I really wouldn't be opposed to having someone spray it for me (one of you guys on here) pending I did all the prep...just thinking it would be out of my $ range.
So please, endow me with all your knowledge! And details please (like use XX grit, followed by XX....not just "prep is key")