DIY Respray possable?

[Cra1g]

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

[HARDCOR3]

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...

[16valve]

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    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

[Mr Blue]

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

[...joe]

yeah balls!!! you went there to suck titanium back box....

[Mr Blue]

Joe they were licking my letterbox DTM and my chrome grill son

You know me with parts

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

[topher]

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" ).. 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

[Cra1g]

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

[Mr Blue]

ditch the m3's. will cost you less to spray too

[Cra1g]

Too late I'm afraid 

And thats the look Im going for like, I want mine to look abit like carl's.

Cra1g