TheNeedForZ Posted July 19, 2006 Share Posted July 19, 2006 No bad at all, I wish I hadn't spent 500$ for a bodyshop to shoot the rust bullet primer on my car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeiss150 Posted July 19, 2006 Share Posted July 19, 2006 Nice Job! Be carefull with that clear coat, The negative reaction with the rustolium is "bad times" I tried that once. once it reacts it starts a crackeling and the end result is that you have to strip it all off and start all over again. The rustolium should buff out nicely but, because there is no hardener in the paint it will always be "soft". It will scratch and chip and dull very easy, also don't get any thinner or gasoline next to it it will mess it up pretty bad. If you plan on doing it again I would get some automotive paint you can get a single stage black (enough to cover the car) for about $250. You clearly have the skills to lay down a great paint job, so why not lay down great paint. I wanna make sure you understand that I'm not ripping on you, I think what you did was really cool, but I know how much work is involved in painting a car and for $210 dollars more you could have a pro quality paint job that could last for decades. If you are on a tight budget then I totally understand and any paint is better than no paint. BTW I did the same thing with my motorcycle and it came out awsome once it was buffed out, but because there was no hardener in the paint it dulls and scratches so easy. Did it buff out to an awesome shine for you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big-phil Posted July 19, 2006 Author Share Posted July 19, 2006 I have not buffed it yet, and I hear what your saying. The way the car looked before (spottie primmer) I just wanted to put on a cheap paint job so that my extra money can go into my turbo motor. I am VERY careful now when putting gas in! I don't want to drip. Thanks for the reply. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ZFury Posted July 19, 2006 Share Posted July 19, 2006 $250 for a can of car paint!? Your gettin robbed. You can get it painted for $100 with out clear coat somewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeiss150 Posted July 19, 2006 Share Posted July 19, 2006 $250 was just a guess... that would be for Quality PPG paint, about 1 gallon which with reducer that makes 2 gallons. and that's california prices. I just spent $600 on my PAINT... that right just for the paint (I'm gonna paint it) Its a 2 stage PPG with a super hight quality UV protection Clear coat. I'm painting it Le Mans Sunset Nissan paint code A17. I know what you mean about being sick of seeing your car with primer spots all over it. I just painted my entire car with a red primer coat today, it looks pretty cool. Now I just need to guide coat it, block it, take it apart and then I can paint it, piece of cake;). I'll post before and after pictures once I get it all done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ZFury Posted July 19, 2006 Share Posted July 19, 2006 http://www.paintforcars.com/enamel_paint_kits.html $65 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruxGNZ Posted July 19, 2006 Share Posted July 19, 2006 "You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to ZFury again." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mario_82_ZXT Posted July 19, 2006 Share Posted July 19, 2006 Cool! I am seriously torn between more go fast upgrades or getting it decent looking enough to pick up some girls.... Mario Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ZFury Posted July 19, 2006 Share Posted July 19, 2006 go fast stuff is for the driver, looks stuff is for the show'r. Me, the more power the better. But uglyness sux. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted July 19, 2006 Share Posted July 19, 2006 I just spent $600 on my PAINT... that right just for the paint (I'm gonna paint it) Its a 2 stage PPG with a super hight quality UV protection Clear coat. I feel your pain. I just spent $372 on PPG primers, body filler and sand paper. I'm sure I'll have well over $1,000 just in materials before the car is painted and I'm buying this stuff on my work account so I get a discount. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EZ-E Posted July 19, 2006 Share Posted July 19, 2006 I have to say that too the more and more I look and see people do it it really makes you wonder about why wouldnt you do it. I think it looks great Phil. Just wet sand the orange peel and buff her up she should look really good. I would just love to see someone try it out using acetone. Its the other thinner that Rustoleum recommends. Ive heard people say it flashes to quickly but I was thinking if your sprying that would be a good thing. Needless to say good job Phil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big-phil Posted July 19, 2006 Author Share Posted July 19, 2006 I went to a paint shop and they said for a basic quality paint it would be $400 just for the paint, and primer. I just can't do that when Megasquirt is $200-$400. Holset turbo $150-$350. larger intercooler $100-$250 Fender flairs $150 some kick a$$ wheels tires $1000?? And for one can of Copenhagen is over $5.00!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMortensen Posted July 19, 2006 Share Posted July 19, 2006 I think this is all a matter of priorities, and from that last post I see that Phil and I share roughly the same priorities. Go fast = important. Look good = less so. That said, after a wet sand and buff I think that thing is going to look pretty good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonOfZZZap Posted July 19, 2006 Share Posted July 19, 2006 VERY NICE Hows the weather up there below dallas? I was in terrell a few days ago and it was pretty hot. Houston is hot and humid like always. good work again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big-phil Posted July 19, 2006 Author Share Posted July 19, 2006 105 deg on the day I shot the video. That was why that ice cold beer was so good! And not to mention baking the paint!! who needs an oven when I can just park the car in the dive way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonOfZZZap Posted July 19, 2006 Share Posted July 19, 2006 FOR SURE Wish I still had my 280T Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mario_82_ZXT Posted July 19, 2006 Share Posted July 19, 2006 I think this is all a matter of priorities, and from that last post I see that Phil and I share roughly the same priorities. Go fast = important. Look good = less so. That said, after a wet sand and buff I think that thing is going to look pretty good! I agree... but as it stands now my car isn't allowed at some track day with certain organisations because of the damn 50/50 rule... Maybe I'll just spray it flat black.... Mario Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big-phil Posted July 19, 2006 Author Share Posted July 19, 2006 I have never run a car at the track, what is the 50/50 rule? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ZFury Posted July 19, 2006 Share Posted July 19, 2006 I went to a paint shop and they said for a basic quality paint it would be $400 just for the paint, and primer. I just can't do that when Megasquirt is $200-$400. Holset turbo $150-$350. larger intercooler $100-$250 Fender flairs $150 some kick a$$ wheels tires $1000?? And for one can of Copenhagen is over $5.00!!!! just FYI, the Maaco chain will do a paint job that looks like this for around $250. But I dunno if they primed it. I think for just a layer of paint it costs $170. But nothing is like doing it yourself IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big-phil Posted July 19, 2006 Author Share Posted July 19, 2006 I almost went there, but it was the do it yourself thing that got me to spray it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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