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04-22-2009, 08:13 PM
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i think its SICK man! at first i was like "wait thats a firebird......no its a camaro.....OHHH its a firebird with a camaro front end!!!......or vice versa LOL" Whatever the car originally was, i think its a very cool idea to mix like a FireMaro combo hahaha this is the first time i've seen it done and to me, with the paintjob, it looks cool as hell. good job bro!
04-22-2009, 08:54 PM
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im not a huge fan of the fire/maro but i;m not one who hates it either. for a flat black paint job its alright, some gloss paint would be nicer, but i know that's $$ we don't all have. IMO you need the rear ground effects for the bird, because the camaro front has GFX. do that, get some paint on it eventually, i think you'll have a nice, unique car. oh, get some pics in the sun!
04-22-2009, 08:59 PM
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im not a huge fan of the fire/maro but i;m not one who hates it either. for a flat black paint job its alright, some gloss paint would be nicer, but i know that's $$ we don't all have. IMO you need the rear ground effects for the bird, because the camaro front has GFX. do that, get some paint on it eventually, i think you'll have a nice, unique car. oh, get some pics in the sun!
04-22-2009, 09:20 PM
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I'm confused. But nice job on the flat black!
04-22-2009, 09:28 PM
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04-23-2009, 09:15 AM
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the DARK spots are because primer is porous. its also hydroscopic which means it absorbs water. All the rat rod guys wipe their primer jobs with WD40 or pledge furniture wax.
Nice job; not my style but I can see why youre proud and thats kick ***
Nice job; not my style but I can see why youre proud and thats kick ***
04-23-2009, 09:50 AM
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its not primer though its an enamel semi flat paint kinda like the rustoleum stuff
04-23-2009, 10:28 AM
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Good job and great that you did it yourself!
Now all you need is some scroll work!Maybe even a little gold leaf!
Now all you need is some scroll work!Maybe even a little gold leaf!
04-23-2009, 10:30 AM
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04-23-2009, 11:35 AM
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Did you rattle can it or do you have a sprayer because I want to do mine in a couple of weeks and I'm just gonna rattle can it with black primer and I wanted to know how it would turn out
04-23-2009, 11:54 AM
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its is rattle can krylon rust tough enamel semi flat to me flat is just to dull i wanted a satin so i went semi people down rattle cans all the time but if its done correctly the turn out is pretty good make sure you do it in the shade if you dont it will look like crap i did myn in my barn with the doors closed in about 50F weather maybe a lil colder but nothing under 40F take your time do the prep work i think you will be pleased with the outcome as long as this gets me threw 1 year i will be happy
04-23-2009, 11:58 AM
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It takes a lil trial and error but you can thin rustoleum with acetone and spray it with a cheap harbor freight spray gun. I still prefer the Astro brand guns (look online) Theyre almost pro quality for 70 bucks.
That being said, Acetone is a HEAVY solvent, so use a little acetone and mix it thoroughly. Make sure you mix it in 'parts' IE 4 tablespoons of color to 1 tablespoon of acetone. Go to Napa and buy a disposable respirator as well. they're like 11 bucks. enamel is some nasty stuff to get in your lungs, even rattle-canning it. You can get implement grade catalyzed enamel from Central Tractor, Farm & Family, Napa etc etc for something like 50 bucks a gallon...and thats more than enough to spray a whole car with. buy a gun from harbor freight, rent an aircompressor and buy a mask...go to town
No stripes on your ride though...very nice honestly. Im impressed. Dont forget painting over that rattlecan or XO or Rustoleum is heap BAD mojo. If you use 'real' auto paint on top, it wont stick for long...if at all. It ALL has to come off and/or spray a sealer coat of epoxy primer (waterproof primer) over it, then make with the shiny stuff. If you want to add some accents, a lot of engine and brake enamels come in cool colors or effects...if you rough the paint up with like 600, that stuff will stick (make sure its enamel)
Nice job!
That being said, Acetone is a HEAVY solvent, so use a little acetone and mix it thoroughly. Make sure you mix it in 'parts' IE 4 tablespoons of color to 1 tablespoon of acetone. Go to Napa and buy a disposable respirator as well. they're like 11 bucks. enamel is some nasty stuff to get in your lungs, even rattle-canning it. You can get implement grade catalyzed enamel from Central Tractor, Farm & Family, Napa etc etc for something like 50 bucks a gallon...and thats more than enough to spray a whole car with. buy a gun from harbor freight, rent an aircompressor and buy a mask...go to town
No stripes on your ride though...very nice honestly. Im impressed. Dont forget painting over that rattlecan or XO or Rustoleum is heap BAD mojo. If you use 'real' auto paint on top, it wont stick for long...if at all. It ALL has to come off and/or spray a sealer coat of epoxy primer (waterproof primer) over it, then make with the shiny stuff. If you want to add some accents, a lot of engine and brake enamels come in cool colors or effects...if you rough the paint up with like 600, that stuff will stick (make sure its enamel)
Nice job!
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It takes a lil trial and error but you can thin rustoleum with acetone and spray it with a cheap harbor freight spray gun. I still prefer the Astro brand guns (look online) Theyre almost pro quality for 70 bucks.
That being said, Acetone is a HEAVY solvent, so use a little acetone and mix it thoroughly. Make sure you mix it in 'parts' IE 4 tablespoons of color to 1 tablespoon of acetone. Go to Napa and buy a disposable respirator as well. they're like 11 bucks. enamel is some nasty stuff to get in your lungs, even rattle-canning it. You can get implement grade catalyzed enamel from Central Tractor, Farm & Family, Napa etc etc for something like 50 bucks a gallon...and thats more than enough to spray a whole car with. buy a gun from harbor freight, rent an aircompressor and buy a mask...go to town
No stripes on your ride though...very nice honestly. Im impressed
That being said, Acetone is a HEAVY solvent, so use a little acetone and mix it thoroughly. Make sure you mix it in 'parts' IE 4 tablespoons of color to 1 tablespoon of acetone. Go to Napa and buy a disposable respirator as well. they're like 11 bucks. enamel is some nasty stuff to get in your lungs, even rattle-canning it. You can get implement grade catalyzed enamel from Central Tractor, Farm & Family, Napa etc etc for something like 50 bucks a gallon...and thats more than enough to spray a whole car with. buy a gun from harbor freight, rent an aircompressor and buy a mask...go to town
No stripes on your ride though...very nice honestly. Im impressed
04-23-2009, 12:10 PM
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yeah I'm not gonna use a gun b/c I can't afford to but I am gonna try to get mine to look like yours but I got a lot to do before paint, you can see the pics
04-23-2009, 08:30 PM
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04-23-2009, 10:28 PM
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I am going to be doing the same paint job, kinda. I'm gonna go matte black, but with a no or low gloss clear, just to seal and protect it.
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There are also a lot of great books and how to videos out there!I know alot of people dont like to spend alot of money on thier paint jobs.
Honestly though you can get a decent spray gun for around $70.If you get good at it you can paint stuff for other people and the gun will have paid for itself.
I know I have mentioned this before but Summit has a paint line that is getting some good reviews.If you still dont have enough money for paint(a gallon goes for $71.95)
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku
THe activator is $17.95
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...part=SUM-UP100
and the reducer is $8.95
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...part=SUM-UP401
I have a expensive waterbourne Devilbiss gun for work.
I got this IR gun for $100 from tractor supply and it sprays just as nice!
http://www.tractorsupply.com/webapp/...g=true&cFlag=1
They also have this set of 2 guns that has a 1.7mm and a 1.4mm for
$60.00!!!!
http://www.tractorsupply.com/webapp/...g=true&cFlag=1
I know its not as cheap as a rattlecan but I just want people to know that you dont have to spend some ridiculous amount of money for a paint job.Hell if you got a friend that wants to paint thier car too you could split the cost!
04-24-2009, 07:47 PM
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well its friday and as promised heres pics in dayligth
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