gjc5500 Posted February 9, 2007 Share Posted February 9, 2007 Im looking to paint my s30 bayside blue. I love the color on the skylines. where can I get this paint cheap? im sure dupont can get it, but they are really expensive. thx in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two40MuscleZ Posted February 9, 2007 Share Posted February 9, 2007 I don't know where in Turlock you need to go, but research the automotive paint supply stores in your area. Tell them the color you want and in what medium you want it made in, i.e. single stage, base coat - clear coat, enamel, cat poly urathane,also you may need clear, hardner, reducer, etc. They will be able to give you a quart or gallon price and even a "System Price". But in any event, automotive paint in general is not cheap! Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mario_82_ZXT Posted February 9, 2007 Share Posted February 9, 2007 Are you or a shop painting it? A shop should be able to get it at a better price then they'll give you. Mario Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjc5500 Posted February 9, 2007 Author Share Posted February 9, 2007 Im going to paint it, or have my teacher paint it in the autobody class im taking. I dont mind ordering the paint online Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two40MuscleZ Posted February 10, 2007 Share Posted February 10, 2007 Even if you have never painted a car before, you owe it to yourself to do so. Have the teacher help you, but unless you actually get in there and do the work yourself, your never going to learn. Take your time, go easy. Don't be overwhelmed and do one section at a time. And don't shoot it when all your friends are around...thats just asking for trouble. Do a test section on something other than the car until you get the adjustments on the gun down. Once you have it dialed in and have the spray fan set then say a little prayer and go to town. But to have come this far and not take the plunge...In any event, have fun and good luck. It will turn out just fine, no worries. The worst that can happen is you get a few runs or sags. Color sand them out and respot your work. Thats how you learn. So, go for it! VAN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjc5500 Posted February 11, 2007 Author Share Posted February 11, 2007 Yea, thats what my opinion on cars are too. If you dont do the work yourself, you cant call it yours. even if i run, fisheye, sag, ect... i was the one who did it. i plan on shooting it just before summer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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