I'm very good with my hands, and i want to paint my own car. i have the garage space, and time so what the hell. i need some tips on
stripping the car down,
both changing color and not, (what sandpaper)
and how far to keep paint gun,
at what psi 40?,
time i should wait between each coat (primer, paint, a few clear coats)

 

i'd reccomend picking up a door/hood/trunk lid from a salvage yard to practice on, its definately something that takes practice.

 

hmm.. you should search.. there was this one thread where a guy showed his progress.... he did it himself.. it was great looking

 

practice first...its not as easy as it looks

 

http://www.autobody101.com

 

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ive seen it before too, i tryed searching paint, how paint, and no results......i have an extra hood i can practice on

 

Make sure the hole on the top of the paint canister on the gun, doesnt get clogged blocking the flow of air and stopping the paint from coming out the gun. Thats what makes it look like a "Side of the trailer park" job

Thats what happened when we (My dad and I) painted his accord.

Oh yeah... Practice alot, and sand sand sand!

 

Researching and understanding the proccess will help alot. Buy a up to date autobody and refinish tech book. I've seen them online or go to a tech school bookstore maybe. Practice with different panels, hang some doors like they would be on a car.

 

Hopefully egvtec will chime in on this thread. He is repainting my car this winter

 

whatever you do dont use nason paint and clear ... their reducers is fine but the paint and clear is ****