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 How to prepare car for spraypainting
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Wed, 15 May 2002 04:59
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Hey to all the guys that have spray painted their cars, can you give me an idea as to how i should go about it (in detail)
This is my idea of what to go... 
1) sand it back
2) bog parts that you want fixed up i.e. dents etc
3) spray some primer on it
4) spray it
Will it be ok to drive around if I just do 1-3 ?? i.e. will it rust because I have sanded it - or will th eprimer protect it from rust ?
Thanks guys !!
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Arthurs Creek, Victoria
Registered:
May 2002
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Re: How to prepare car for spraypainting
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Wed, 15 May 2002 05:43
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I would most definately NOT say to drive the car around in etch primer, I would even specifically suggest not to drive the car around in primer, however it's not so bad. The problem is, etch primer is VERY pourus(sp.) and attachs water like shit to a blanket. Properly sprayed primer is not so bad, but I would still suggest not leaving a car in primer because it is too easily damaged.
my 2c
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Re: How to prepare car for spraypainting
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Wed, 15 May 2002 06:42
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use paint striper and sand paper for the big areas
sand blast the engine bay and insides of doors and boot and places where it is hard to get at.
best bet would bet to get a spray painter to spray the etch and high fill and fix dents and rust as well wont cost to much but i reckon its worth it in the long run, cause it will turn out better when done by a pro.
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Melbourne
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May 2002
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Wed, 15 May 2002 08:33
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I second strad, i would not recomend that you drive the car in primer, it would be fine to leave the car in stored in a garage for as little while in primer so it does not rust, but if you drive it, the car will be exposed to the elements and this will take it toll. Secondly if you want a decent finish (smooth body) don't bog fill the car yourself, it is hard as all hell to get it flat and a smooth finish, and this will stand out like dogs balls when you paint the car. Get a pro to do that. Thirdly do not bog fill rust holes, get rid of the rust and then weld up of fibre glass the holes. I would strogly recomend seeking the help of some professionals for that one. Last but not least dont forget to rub the car back after you finish priming it with a fine sandpaper for a smooth finish.
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May 2002
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 Re: How to prepare car for spraypainting
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Thu, 16 May 2002 00:10
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Thanks for cutting me to shreds guys ! hahahhaa
so how much would a pro job cost ? if i want an above average job done ? - the paint sux right now - but hardly ay dents or rust ?
just approx ... say if i wanted a not so expensive colour - like.. WRC blue from a rex ?
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N.S.W
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May 2002
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Re: How to prepare car for spraypainting
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Thu, 16 May 2002 01:51
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Hey.
Well depends what type of paint your going to use depends on costs. I'll give a approx price to what its cost me so far for a 2 PAC bare metal respray.
(1) Paint Stripper - all up prob ($100) for panels, doors, bonnet etc
(2) Sand Blasting - engine bay ($140)
- around the edges of the doors, (20each)
- hatch ($20)
- hinges ($20 for all)
(3) Rust repair and panel beating - ($250) Mates Rates
(4) Applying 2 pac etch primmer
(5) Applying 2 pac High Fill ($350, for 4 and 5) ($60 for etch primmer about 3 litres) ( $130 for 6 litres of hifill) Mates Rates.
thats all that im up to on my car, but heres what needs to be done after highfill.
(6) Blocked back ($???)
(7) paint applied ($300 , wrx paint is about that, for paint 4litres, not sure how much to put the paint on yet)
(8) Clear coat applied. ($100)
*If you dont have heaps of time, dont bother with sand paper. Get it sand blastered and the panels paint stripped.
* get a proffessional to do the rust and the panel beating, dont even bother attempting it unless you know what your doing. Otherwise the end result will be shit house.
* 2 pac etch primmers can only be sold to smash repairs joints etc, cause you cant do it out side a booth some EPA crap i think and if some one sells it to you they can be fined like 5 grand.
* Get a pro to block it back otherwise it will look wavy when the paint is on!
* Cost of thinners all so applies.
* Preparation is the key to a excellent finish.
* My labour is mostly mates rates as my girl friend hooked me up with her next door neighbour who has been painting for 12years or so. And i must say he has done a excellent job.
I hope I havent left anything out! Hope this helps.
[Updated on: Thu, 16 May 2002 01:59]
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I supported Toymods
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Rydalmere, NSW
Registered:
May 2002
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Re: How to prepare car for spraypainting
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Fri, 17 May 2002 03:23
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For a pro job, my last car was a coupé and to get it sanded, primed, etc. and finished in 2-pak white (just plain old white), with the exception of the engine bay, the job cost just under $5k. The engine bay would have been maybe $2k extra (removing and replacing all the shit and reconnecting everything, mostly labour costs, all because I'm not a mechanic).
But the end result was pretty good, good enough to put in a show and shine even. 
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Re: How to prepare car for spraypainting
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Sun, 19 May 2002 23:03
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GODDAM, not cheap for option two... might keep the car light blue, with rust spots ! hehe
Thanks fellas !
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