Hi I am thinking about doing the $50 paint job I keep hearing about. I am wanting to know what is the best paint to do this with an wut all supplies I need I have an air compressor an 2 spray guns to so wut a good mix ratio would be as well any information on this subject would be greatly appreciated any tips an advice thank you

 

Tip #1: Don't do it. You've got enough equipment to buy 'inexpensive' automotive paint. You will be happier doing that.

$50 paint job is for people with no gun, compressor, and a car that would look better 'one solid color' vs. painted really well.

Look in the Paint/auto body for the bajillion $50 paint job threads.

 

Its sad that the paint/body section has fizzled down to threads like this.

 

i agree.

it's a shame that so many people are interested in ruining cars with house paint.

 

you use house paint that is kind of stupid lol.

 

i don't know. rustoleum or whatever. anything that's 'general' paint is house paint to me. i don't mean actual exterior latex house paint. lol.

basically, don't do it. if you're considering spending $50 for a ghetto rustoleum job, forget about it and save money for a quick maaco job.

 

post pic of the car lol

 

I'm not saying the $50 paint jobs don't look good and for some cars it's the best thing to do. But if you ever want to repaint it with real automotive paint all the rustoleum has to be sanded off or you will have problems.

 

if you have a decent gun you can buy a gallon of single stage commercial grade PPG paint with hardner for around $50 the midx is 4part paint to 1 part hardner. It will turn out pretty good i have used on a car and a motorcycle and have had success.