Painting how-to

[bigbadchev84]

So im a pretty handy guy and am wanting to tackle the body work on my blazer, while im at it i might as well try throwing the paint on there too, anyone know of an idiots guide to painting book? maybe some other good info? also any tips hints or advice you guys are willing to throw at me would be great. I realize im not gonna get a show car finish unless i get lucky the first time, but i really want something im not gonna get laughed at either.

 

[ryoken]

well, ya get any specifac questions, just holla... It's all money and time, and how much of each you want to invest...

What do you need tips on, metalworking and dent work? stripping/sanding methods and materials? priming/spraying procedures?

How bout a pic?

 

[bigbadchev84]

Pretty much all of the above. I will try to get some pics up tomorrow

 

[dasanii19]

TAG!! Sweet, I want to know all this as well..

 

[ryoken]

This may sound like a stupid question but here goes:

Can I use my airless sprayer, that I have for my house, and use it to prime/paint my rig?



How many PSI does auto paint guns put out? Mine is max. 3000 PSI.

UPDATE:
I just found out that auto paint guns operate between 29 to 40 PSI.

Well, having used industrial airless jobbies to barrier coat boat bottoms, I can say, it would be relatively sketchy shooting a truck....

You could probably shoot epoxy primer reasonably ok, I'd be more nervous squirting paint tho.. And rule anything out but a solid single stage...

Being it doesn't atomize, it really pours it on... orange peel could be an issue, not to mention the potentiality for Niagra Falls...

imo, someones better off dropping $50 on a cheapie gun... air compressors can always be rented...

I spray everywhere from about 10, to upwards of 50, 60 lbs, but usually in the 25 to 35 range... All depends on what gun config your running, tip & cap size, siphon, pressure, HVLP or non, and what spray techniques and viscosity your using to achieve the desired results... Whether it's lightening up a metallic base or dainty blend repairs...

 

[bigbadchev84]

I am gonna go with a single stage red paint on my blazer, does anyone know about how much paint a typical blazer uses? im painting the dash, kick panels, inside doors, body and the front clip is dismantled, everything esle in the interior is gonna be bed lined

 

[68MUDSTUD]

I am gonna go with a single stage red paint on my blazer, does anyone know about how much paint a typical blazer uses? im painting the dash, kick panels, inside doors, body and the front clip is dismantled, everything esle in the interior is gonna be bed lined

i would like to know this also. i know a four door passenger car takes a little less that a gallon, and another gallon or so for clear, not sure about single stage though. that DOES depend on painters technique alot though.

 

[bigblock72]

I used 3 quarts on my dad's 72 and that was just the exterior and no doors. I'd plan on using 5-6 quarts to do it all inside and out, I know it sounds like a lot but it goes quick especially in the jams and on the dash. Don't be stingy when spraying bright single stage colors 4 good coats will give you what you need to polish scratches and oxidation for years to come.

If you're expecting this paint job to last more than 5 years in the sun you may be better off to go base/clear.

Also I like to spray bright (red, orange, yellow) colors over a white base, it seems to brighten the color a little.