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 1755 Posts Member #: 8852 Post Whore leicestershire |
16th Dec, 2010 at 10:33:34pm
hey
13.95 1/4 mile on a 2.95 fd. Carnt be that hard to beat! |
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 3074 Posts Member #: 1348 Post Whore wakefield West Yorks |
16th Dec, 2010 at 10:50:49pm
Without being awfull, if you no nothing about painting then dont do it.
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1755 Posts Member #: 8852 Post Whore leicestershire |
16th Dec, 2010 at 11:14:20pm
i know the basics, prep is the main thing. I like ask how hard can it be, so i wana give it a go 13.95 1/4 mile on a 2.95 fd. Carnt be that hard to beat! |
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617 Posts Member #: 6558 Post Whore Pueblo, Colorado, USA |
17th Dec, 2010 at 02:12:09am
Just take your time. Prep is everything, but if you don't lay it down right, you'll be sanding and repainting from now until your first borns wedding, lol.
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1755 Posts Member #: 8852 Post Whore leicestershire |
17th Dec, 2010 at 10:25:20am
and wats the best paint to use, 2k seems it but also seems that its not very forgiving? 13.95 1/4 mile on a 2.95 fd. Carnt be that hard to beat! |
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 3341 Posts Member #: 218 Post Whore Bingley, West Yorkshire |
17th Dec, 2010 at 11:52:10am
I painted my mini myself and it came out perfect, I practiced on a punto first and painting little bits like my fuel tank. ive since painted my bmw and a nova i restored, its very easy if you get the best equipment you can afford. I bought a devilbiss GTI spray gun, and the biggest compressor i could get, and like miniswordsman says take your time.
Edited by jamesfawcett on 17th Dec, 2010. Previous Engine: 1040cc Morespeed engine, 1275 turbo head T2 Turbo Mirage Manifolds Megajolt
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3341 Posts Member #: 218 Post Whore Bingley, West Yorkshire |
17th Dec, 2010 at 11:55:41am
and heres from painting the mini :)
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3341 Posts Member #: 218 Post Whore Bingley, West Yorkshire |
17th Dec, 2010 at 11:56:50am
Total cost of painting mini was about £150 - £200, because the paint was £55 a litre Previous Engine: 1040cc Morespeed engine, 1275 turbo head T2 Turbo Mirage Manifolds Megajolt
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 3756 Posts Member #: 1709 I like granny porn. LONDONSHIRE |
17th Dec, 2010 at 01:41:09pm
The prep is the main thing really, and that takes alot of time,
On 2nd Oct, 2009 Vegard said:
On 1st Oct, 2009 Jimster said:
I bet my first wank came quicker than your first mini turbo These new modern turbos with their quick spool up time, would make the competition harder. On 15th Aug, 2011 robert said:
phew!!! thank you brett for smashing in my back doors .( not something i imagined writing... EVER) |
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 928 Posts Member #: 326 Post Whore bradford, west yorks |
17th Dec, 2010 at 08:14:03pm
I just gave it ago too, I saved up to pay someone to do it and bought the paint but then ended up out of work so had loads of time and no money. I am glad I had a go but you can tell it's not right but next time it will be better. I did really enjoy it though.
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3341 Posts Member #: 218 Post Whore Bingley, West Yorkshire |
17th Dec, 2010 at 08:22:16pm
hey danny yours came out well to say you hadnt had no practice! im sure it will come out much better next time :) it still looks great just after you have polished it though! :)
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1755 Posts Member #: 8852 Post Whore leicestershire |
17th Dec, 2010 at 08:39:35pm
cheers james, im defantly going to do it. where did you get your paint from and how many litres do i need. also what primer? 13.95 1/4 mile on a 2.95 fd. Carnt be that hard to beat! |
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 16540 Posts Member #: 4241 King Gaycharger, butt plug dealer, Sheldon Cooper and a BAC but generally a niceish fella if you dont mind a northerner Rotherham, South Yorkshire |
17th Dec, 2010 at 08:41:38pm
If it where me, I would just get a big can of paint and a firework. Can on the roof, lit firework in the can, then just run for your life. easy. On 11th Feb, 2015 robert said:
i tried putting soap on it , and heating it to brown , then slathered my new lube on it 
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1755 Posts Member #: 8852 Post Whore leicestershire |
17th Dec, 2010 at 08:46:58pm
sounds like a great idea but id like to get some paint on the car as apposed to all over my garage 13.95 1/4 mile on a 2.95 fd. Carnt be that hard to beat! |
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16540 Posts Member #: 4241 King Gaycharger, butt plug dealer, Sheldon Cooper and a BAC but generally a niceish fella if you dont mind a northerner Rotherham, South Yorkshire |
17th Dec, 2010 at 09:01:09pm
Where's your sense of adventure? On 11th Feb, 2015 robert said:
i tried putting soap on it , and heating it to brown , then slathered my new lube on it
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1755 Posts Member #: 8852 Post Whore leicestershire |
17th Dec, 2010 at 09:08:38pm
painting my gfs car at risk of failure thats the risk 13.95 1/4 mile on a 2.95 fd. Carnt be that hard to beat! |
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461 Posts Member #: 9229 Senior Member newcastle upon tyne |
17th Dec, 2010 at 09:48:34pm
My bro painted an impreza after watching a couple dvds it was also a colour change & turned out amazing I believe it was all in the prep give it a go what's the worst that can happen u got to pay to get it done properly & u lose a couple hundred quid |
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 673 Posts Member #: 1395 Post Whore chepstow |
18th Dec, 2010 at 12:55:13pm
I think I will have a go at painting my cars myself too. How do you go about choosing the compressor, gun etc? Must be loads to choose from |
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 497 Posts Member #: 7641 Senior Member Jersey, CI |
18th Dec, 2010 at 06:51:02pm
On 18th Dec, 2010 mayoturbo said:
I think I will have a go at painting my cars myself too. How do you go about choosing the compressor, gun etc? Must be loads to choose from You'll need at least a 50lt compressor, the higher the cfm the better. Anything smaller just won't flow the volume of air required. As for the gun, the best you can afford, really. I prefer a gravity setup, however others are avaliable. It's best to get a couple of different sized cups/needles also, a 1.2mm - 1.4mm is best for most modern paints. Don't forget a moisture trap for the airline too. Cellulose is best to start with, as you'll find it easier to work with and spray - modern micas and pearls are much more expensive, and more work to get right/blend should things go wrong. Of course be aware that all metallic 2k paints need lacquer; as such air-fed respirators are highly recommended, in fact isocyanate lacquer isn't nice stuff and the vapours produced when drying are nasty - in a confined space this is very bad for your health! The down side is that you need a bigger compressor to feed both the gun and the mask. As others have said, the process of spraying the paint is 5% of the work - preparation is everything!! (hours and hours of it!) Good results are obtainable at home though - the more time spent preparing before, the better the finish will be!! This weather isn't the most condusive to painting or refinishing, mind...! Edited by Fortecphil on 18th Dec, 2010. |
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1755 Posts Member #: 8852 Post Whore leicestershire |
18th Dec, 2010 at 08:06:07pm
how good is the simple hammerite smooth? 13.95 1/4 mile on a 2.95 fd. Carnt be that hard to beat! |
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3341 Posts Member #: 218 Post Whore Bingley, West Yorkshire |
20th Dec, 2010 at 11:28:18am
last year i painted my nova in this weather in water based, it took almost two days to dry lol before i could put laquer on!
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673 Posts Member #: 1395 Post Whore chepstow |
20th Dec, 2010 at 12:21:36pm
By the time I prep the car it will be summer 2012 probably... |
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1755 Posts Member #: 8852 Post Whore leicestershire |
9th Jan, 2011 at 08:50:56pm
how much primer and paint would i need ? 13.95 1/4 mile on a 2.95 fd. Carnt be that hard to beat! |
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497 Posts Member #: 7641 Senior Member Jersey, CI |
9th Jan, 2011 at 10:43:55pm
Depends how much you're painting, tbh!!
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1755 Posts Member #: 8852 Post Whore leicestershire |
10th Jan, 2011 at 12:11:49pm
yeah should of said. Full exteria minus the roof 13.95 1/4 mile on a 2.95 fd. Carnt be that hard to beat! |
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but still i definately recommend having a go
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