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General => Cosmetic and bodywork matters => Topic started by: Cra1g on 13 November 2005, 22:42
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Hi Lads / Lass's
My dad's got a compressor which came with the proper spraying attachment's. And being in an under paid job aged 20, I don't have alot of money to go to a body shop. So this is my idea, along with things I have and will have on my MK3 Ryder.
So far I have the car as it is, in not a bad state but needs some TLC, I have fitted sideskirts, and am buying M3 Style mirrors and a debagged grill.
I'm also looking for a front and back bumper from another Golf thats already been sprayed (Possible the originals) as it will be easier to prep than my none sprayed bumpers, I might buy some "body kit" bumpers but depends if I can get them cheap.
So bassically my question is, how would I prepare the whole car for spraying, and could I do it in my garage?
I was thinking of sanding the car down with wet and dry, and then doing only a few coats just to have everything the same colour and looking mint.
Any ideas? Even if its to go to a VERY CHEAP bodyshop, or if you have any parts I need then please reply.
Cheers
Cra1g
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if your gonna try it yourself, use a flat colour not metallic, it'll make the home job easier, makes sure you put plenty of paint on, then flat it back, making sure to use a flat rubber sanding block, then polish it up with finishing compounds...
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Years ago I had a V***hall Royale (looks like a senator a big old pig) and due to the car having a bigger drinking problem than me and all my friends it was a 2.8 carb :grin: i had to do the bodywork myself only a small amount (bottom of door etc) i had a go at it with wet and dry filler, primer, high build filler etc and it looked ok - but not sure i'd recomend trying a total respray on your pride and joy as i'm not sure you'd be able to get it to a shine without the use of proper heaters etc esp this time of year???
Getting to the point try a spot of bodywork/painting on an old door or a panel/mates car or something first before attempting it on the golf :laugh:
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There is a writeup on a honda crx forum. let me go find it
I only went on that forum to sell some parts i had so please dont hurt me :lipsrsealed:
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yeah balls!!! you went there to suck titanium back box.... :laugh:
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Joe they were licking my letterbox DTM and my chrome grill son :cool:
You know me with parts :wink:
Sorry i cant post the link as u have to register and i cant copy and paste it as its in alot of detail and wont fit. ohh well :nerd:
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high quality spraying is an art form (i'm cack at it and have been trying for years, with pro equipment in a proper booth) but a lot is down to the prep. degrease the car first, panelwipe preferably but a good wash with fairy liquid will do.. any trace of wax will make the prep a b!tch and react with the paint.
pay special attention to flatting protruding edges to avoid getting snotties (thats technical lingo for "runs" :laugh: ).. thats swages, door handle recesses, edges of panels etc.. but take care not to go down to the metal unless you really have to. next i usually give the whole surface a wipe over with a "tack rag", leaves a light adhesive for the primer to stick better. use good quality primer and paint. i dont use anything but 2 pack celly, its not cheap, but goes on so much easier.
practice on an old door first, should have a good combination of flats and edges for you to get use to how the gun flows.
oh yeah as hardcore says, avoid pearls or metallics, you'll c0ck it up :grin:
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Cheers for all the response.
As it is, a lad I go to the gym with works in a Crash Repair Centre, and he will spray my side skirts, M3 Style Wing Mirrors and bumper in a proper oven for £100, not bad really, or is it?
Cra1g
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ditch the m3's. will cost you less to spray too :wink:
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Too late I'm afraid :sad:
And thats the look Im going for like, I want mine to look abit like carl's.
Cra1g