Sent Immediately by Mail. International Order Below. Postage Free! Brandon If you say "I am ready to paint my car! Everything you need to know about painting your car is made simple, and practical. You can put a new everyday durable finish on your car that is better than the budget shops offer at a fraction of the price, or just do the body work and leave the spraying to the shops and save hundreds or even thousands of dollars. You can also learn how to put on the highest grade show car level finish, suitable for any valuable collector car.
Every detail is explained with dozens of color photos, and easy to understand text in a 45 page printable and computer viewable eBook manual. What Is Clicking Your Amygdala? S o, here are a plethora of links, I do not vouch for the usefulness of any of these commercial sites good luck. Real Feedback Comments.
AND, I could not afford this. So, I contacted one of my friends, perhaps the best expert on fiberglass repair and body painting anywhere, Mr. Vic Cooper in Denver. He regularly repairs and repaints the most expensive, the most exotic passenger and race cars, from Lotuses to Lambos to hot rods. He taught me how to do this over a long period of time. Since I am a writer and film maker and he and other experts I knew are not , I translated everything I learned from him into a form that people could easily learn from right off the web.
I further got regular advice from an exceptionally good paint shop in Denver that specializes in automotive refinishing. I spent months learning what works, and what doesn't work- and when I was done I had done my first car, my white Lotus on the book cover. It turned out perfectly.
And the method I used can be applied to any vehicle, fancy or plain, big or small, boat or car, truck, bike, or motorcycle. There are tons of BAD books and DVDs that look good on the surface, but in practical use were complicated and had stuff in there that was unnecessary. You may find yourself in a similar position looking at painting your vehicle- but without having done this previously, or have done it making many mistakes and not having things turn out so good.
You may not know anyone who knows how to do this, or has the time to show you. I will show you, because it is my business teaching people- and I've been a teacher for 35 years. If you decide it is best to paint a car yourself, you will need a spray gun, a compressor, the paint, some miscellaneous small tools, sandpaper, and a certain amount of patience. Do it in a car port, garage, paint booth, or even in your driveway- Decide what is best for you.
You will also need odds and ends which you may or may not have, light solvents, gloves, an air respirator, and other small items necessary for painting. If you have a special car or a collector car, plan on spending a lot of time sanding and re-sanding, and fine sanding, and polishing, and correcting your mistakes, and doing body work. You can get the download or DVD it is dirt cheap , or just read through the basics on this page and get a good idea of what you will need to do.
I took a class and you covered 8 weeks of school in 1 hour and added some things to boot. In many demonstrations!! I sure won't be buying their information- yow!! Man, if they haven't even got THAT right I'm restoring a '72 Z and planned on doing it myself.
Well a friend of mine was replacing all of the fairings on his motorcycle and needed his gas tank to match. Figured this would be a perfect opportunity for me to learn before tackling my car.
I told him I would do it for free so long as he supplied all the materials. After watching your videos and reading your pdf again, I went ahead and dove headfirst into this tank.
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I just wanted to tell you thanks for helping me out, it's really appreciated. What About Small Rust Spots? I have been working on a Chevy Belair that, yes, belonged to a little old lady!
Thanks for the Great tips!!!! Keep it up! Hi Neil I received your dvd today in the mail, and I' m extremely pleased with it. It was very helpful and answered all of my questions. Rust is a common term for the rusting process of steel and is typically caused by exposure of unprotected metal to water or water vapor. Adding salt to the process, such as on salty roads in the winter or beach driving in the summer, only speeds up the process and can quickly turn sheet metal into an ugly, rusty, and flaking mess.
The worst problem with rust is that once the oxidation process has started, it is very difficult to stop it. Even removing the source of moisture will not prevent the metal from self-destructing rust, so the only options are to remove the rust entirely or to stop the oxidation process chemically.
Either way, the rust must be removed or treated completely or it will come back under the paint, causing unsightly bubbling. It is not until all of the rust on the car has been removed and replaced with new metal or treated with a rust inhibitor, that we can complete the first step in our painting process. Now that we have a solid foundation to build on, we can begin to straighten and fill warped panels and correct other imperfections.
Sanding will be the next important step. Give your paint a smooth, even surface it can adhere to Sand the entire vehicle in circular motions, either down to the bare metal, down to the original primer.
Sand in circular motions to provide as smooth a surface as possible. You may have to hand sand corners and other hard-to-reach areas. If you are going to paint your entire vehicle, you may have to go as far as to remove the engine.
Remove or cover with tape and plastic or paper any part of your vehicle that you do not want to paint, such as bumpers and windows. For paint jobs that require sanding the metal, you should apply a primer-sealer to protect the metal from rust and provide a porous surface as a base for the new paint. You can cover those areas with newspaper and tape around the edges to secure them. It will protect that area; In particular, the tires must be properly sealed before painting, so that they do not come into contact with primer.
The best way is to take your car outside to avoid clutter in a small room. And be sure to cover the lights, windows, and trunk carefully.
Be sure to wear your mask and goggles to avoid paint contact with your eyes or lungs. Practice your spray technique first. With a scrap, hold the spray gun about 6 inches from the surface.
Spray from side to side in a continuous motion, pressing the trigger only when you are moving the gun, otherwise, the paint will be uneven and blotchy. Each coat of primer will take about 10 minutes per panel to apply and between 20 minutes to an hour to cure. Once fully primed, you will need to re-sand your vehicle before painting to reduce dustiness and restore a smooth, even surface.
Use the grit sandpaper and then wipe your car with thinner and a clean rag. Be careful not to use too much thinner as this can remove the primer completely, something you are not trying to achieve. Tidy up your work area if necessary. Three to four coats are recommended to cover all areas.
Before final painting, please wipe your car with a clean cloth. After applying the last and last coat of paint, clean the car again to the end, after the paint has dried. Although painting a car yourself can be a rewarding experience, it requires a significant amount of effort and time.
This is why many people turn to a professional to do their paint job. There is also a risk that some of your paint jobs will not be smooth when you do it yourself, which would require additional work to repair. In this case, the final cost could be comparable to having paid a professional in the first place, and you would have incurred a significant amount of stress in the process.
Professional paint job costs vary depending on the type of car, the paint used, and the intensity of the work.
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