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Posted: August 12 2006 09:58 AM
 
Richard Sackett (aka sach) [ View ] [ dickyfix@triad.rr.com ] [ Car Ads ] [ Blogs ]
Cana, Virginia
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Wow ! You guys are a wealth of information. I've never painted before but would like to attempt to do my project to save money. Can any one suggest a basic training book of some sort ? I hate to tie up the forum with a lenghty discussion about the do's and dont's.



Thanks, Sach

 
 
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Posted by Crazyhorse Rod Shop  -  07/25/2006 11:07 AM

www.southernpolyurethanes.com read the " perfect paint job" one thing i can tell you right now is your going to get far more bad advise than good.

dont poke the porchdog........he bites [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] BLUFF DALE, Texas Charter Member since March 2003
 
Posted by crash12888  -  08/11/2006 03:43 PM
Great move Robert, As Eric said, Keep us posted with updates and pics. Good luck!!!
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Posted by 31tudor  -  08/11/2006 03:37 PM
Great move Richard! Keep us posted and share your new found knowledge with us! Good luck with the class and remember to enjoy it!
Eric Hibbs [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] St. George, Utah Charter Member since January 2002
 
Posted by sixguns  -  08/12/2006 12:35 AM
If I wernt so busy building my car, I would enroll in a class to learn how to do it right.But im too busy doing things over. I must be messed up in the head, OH well. back out to the garage to see what else I can screw up and do over. sach, Youre on the right track.
Enjoy the Ride [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Woodland, Washington Charter Member since June 2002
 
Posted by orphans2  -  07/26/2006 10:02 AM
Mctavish has a lot of good points especially about getting junk tin to practice on. No matter how tempting, remember to never, ever use the washer and dryer for practice (or any other handy appliance for that matter). A friend nearly ended his marriage with that bright idea.
orphans2 [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Stewartstown, Pennsylvannia Charter Member since November 2001
 
Posted by orphans2  -  07/25/2006 10:06 AM

No book as good as a little experience, but you could try Eastwood's. www.eastwoodco.com or www.motorbooks.com They have books on painting and flaming. Probably worth the read.
orphans2 [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Stewartstown, Pennsylvannia Charter Member since November 2001
 
Posted by sach  -  08/11/2006 02:50 PM

Well, I took 31tudors' advice and enrolled in the auto-body paint class at out local community college. Classes start on Aug 17 and I'm hyped up. I'm ready to learn and to get things primed and painted ! I want to thank all of you that responded to my questions and a special thanks to Red's Place for offering the use of the booth when I'm ready for final color.



Sach
sach [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Cana, Virginia
 
Posted by 29robert  -  08/11/2006 05:41 PM
Hey Sach. Good move. I tried to do the same thing around where I live (except it was for welding), but all the community colleges have changed their shop classes to computer classes. Seems nobody wants to get their hands dirty anymore. I finally enrolled at the "Iron Workers Apprenticeship School" for training. Boy, talk about some intimidating surroundings; however once they found out I was building a hot rod, they were very helpful.
29robert [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] La Verne, California Charter Member since November 2004
 
Posted by sach  -  08/12/2006 09:58 AM
Thanks for the encouragement and as soon as I get some dust and paint under my fingernails, I'll reply with my progress. As far as enrolling in class goes, I live in Virginia and had to go to Dobson N.C. to enroll in the paint and refinishing class at Surry Community College. It was my closest option. Forunately, it's only a 25 mile drive from my place in Virginia.
sach [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Cana, Virginia
 
Posted by mctavish  -  07/25/2006 12:00 PM

Sach, read everything you can. Then go to the paint store and get the spec sheets on the paint products you are interested in. Ask ALOT of questions at the paint store. Next, get a small amount of the paint system you decide on and then go to a few wrecking yards and ask for some junk fenders and doors to practice on. Get your technique down on the practice pieces, refine it, get your gun setup noted for all the different phases (primers, base coat, clear coat). One pc of advice I can give you: do not mix paint systems. Use the recommended primers, sealers and paint from bare metal to clear coat from the same mfgr.



Then, shoot with confidence!

mctavish [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Fairport, New York
 
Posted by 31tudor  -  07/25/2006 08:16 PM

Wanna save money and spend a little more TIME? Enroll in a local autobody class at your local community college! They'll teach you all of the basics, the correct way to do things, and you even get hands on!



Lots of these programs will even let you keep your car (or parts) there indoors and free up some of that valuable garage space! You get to use their equipment (compressors, hoses, filters, guns, booths, etc.) too!



Books are GREAT and I wouldn't discourage you from them, but if you can get PRACTICAL experience you'll be miles ahead in the long run. Attend school AND read the books!
Eric Hibbs [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] St. George, Utah Charter Member since January 2002
 
Posted by Red's Place Custom & Restoration  -  07/25/2006 08:49 PM
sach drop in or give me a call and I will walk you through it. get it ready and on a sat you can use the booth
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