As Rodders we're classic do-it-yourselfers but when it comes to painting we can't learn as we go on that part we just spent the better part of a week sanding to perfection. Find out by the experts what to use, how to prep the surface, the best paints to use for your application. Get it all here and be sure to Ask the Experts in our discussion forums when you have questions or tips for the rest of us.
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I'M GOING TO BE PAINTING MY CAR. I WAS WONDERING WHAT STEPS I SHOULD TAKE. THE BODY WORK WILL BE DONE AND I'LL BE PAINTING OVER EXISTING PAINT. I'VE HEARD ALOT OF DIFFERENT WAYS TO DO IT. AS AN EXAMPLE SOME SAY SAND OVER EVERY COAT OF PRIMER AND OTHERS SA [ Read More... ]
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04/23/2008 @ 06:11
by 0fatboy2
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Wrinkled paint with all PPG components
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Hi, new the the forum. Looking for some advice. I some how got suckered into painting my friends motorcycle and side car. Its about 26 pieces total. The bike was maroon (cringe) and the new color he chose was Pearl White (cringe), with blue rally stripes. [ Read More... ]
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04/21/2008 @ 09:29
by chawness
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DYI painter
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I will be painting my 30 Model A coupe starting mid febuary. I have read alot of articles, talked to alot of people and think I have a good understanding of what to do. My question is,.....after dismantle, I am having the car soda blasted. Next - apply [ Read More... ]
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04/08/2008 @ 08:57
by boop coupe
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Painting Question
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Painting a fender [ Read More... ]
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03/30/2008 @ 02:17
by timkins
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Viking paint booth HELP!!!
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I need a blueprint copy of a Viking cross flow paint booth. It was a low cost paint booth that was purchased back in 1984. I can give more detailed description if anybody knows anyone who may have a Viking paint booth and still has a blueprint copy. T [ Read More... ]
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02/27/2008 @ 10:55
by ybodyman
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Which Paint to Use?
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I value all opinions on this subject. I am ready to paint a streetrod (1954 Willys Aero). I have all of the bodywork done and have the car primed, blocked and ready to shoot. I have painted before with single stage Delton black, color sanded. polished, an [ Read More... ]
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02/18/2008 @ 11:42
by DOSSWALLACE
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1950 olds paint color
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hi-I need help!looking for the paint code for 1950 oldsmobile engine(green).I prefer PPG code but will try to work with whatever you can furnish.Thanks,Doodleo3 [ Read More... ]
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01/31/2008 @ 03:57
by doodle
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Putty or ???? for pin holes?
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I am restoring a 1950's childs 78 inch boat. It has a Clinton 3-1/2 h.p. engine inside the hull with a small outboard lower drive monted under the boat. It is wood with fiber glass top layer.I have primered heavy and blocked, but have a few spots where [ Read More... ]
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11/26/2007 @ 04:52
by buick1
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To suede or not to suede
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I am working on a 33 Ford roadster (home build) and have a couple of questions about paint finish. I am thinking about a flat/suede finish as I like that look -- at least I like it now. If we (THE QUEEN and myself) change OUR mind about the finish can [ Read More... ]
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11/23/2007 @ 04:59
by Franke33
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removing bondo
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been asked this a few times so i thought i'd pass along a trick i learned many seasons ago. i use a propane torch and a welders brush. i dont heat the bondo , just make several passes over it. it burns out gasses and makes the bondo chaulky. brush it good [ Read More... ]
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11/15/2007 @ 03:57
by shine
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Preparing a '40 Ford dash for painting
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I've got an extra dash for my '40 that I would like to use. The problem is that some of the openings (radio, speaker, ash trays) have been filled using a piece of sheet metal on the back side of the dash and welded (or tacked) in place using a brass rod. [ Read More... ]
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10/10/2007 @ 01:49
by Buckshot40
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Lemon Pledge on your car ?
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The finish on my coupe is Black urethane w/ flattening agent. Trouble is "water spots". I CANNOT get this car to look clean! I actually tried some "lemon pledge" spray on an area and it seemed to look better. Anyone ever try some sort of protectent or wa [ Read More... ]
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09/12/2007 @ 09:11
by koolstuff0099
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painting your car yourself
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Hell dont be afraid of painting. I made several mistakes and you learn from mistakes. Always remember a person who dont make mistakes is a person who doesnt do nothing When I painted this 32 coupe I made my own paint booth and got a i [ Read More... ]
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08/26/2007 @ 09:08
by coupe32
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questions about painting
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so i've got some questions about painting, how much primer should i buy to be able to cover my car. its a 17 foot bonneville. so how many coats of primer shouid i use. its not a totaly straight body, i'm goin to have to take out some dents and fix some ru [ Read More... ]
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08/17/2007 @ 11:24
by Gundie
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The SPI Vette
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well the 62 is going home soon so i can start the 57 vette. i hope to do better documenting this one. it is going to be torch red with cream coves and cream interior. it will set on a Billy Dawson chassis [ Corvette Correction ] with an ls1. [ Read More... ]
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08/02/2007 @ 10:19
by shine
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56 big window
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well i have the cab ready to mount on the frame. finished the lizard skin today. man it's hard to paint in this weather. i hope it breaks before i shoot the corvette.hey john..... you got any finger prints left ? :) [ Read More... ]
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06/07/2007 @ 02:42
by shine
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FINE LINE TAPING, W/O PIN STRIPE?
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I have used 3M fine line tape in the past, and wonder what you PAINTERS use when you want a SUPER SHARP LINE, between colors?I have ALWAYS kept my tape in a dust free baggy, and have on occasion lightly sanded the tape edge with 600-800 before tacking. W [ Read More... ]
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05/29/2007 @ 11:41
by buick1
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Dash finished & installed
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Juat showing off ! Excited because I've got dash back in car and headed to Goodguys / Hershey tomorrow 5:30 AM / 7 1/2 hr drive. WHATCHOO THINK OF THE DASH ?...........be nice now! [ Read More... ]
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05/17/2007 @ 08:03
by koolstuff0099
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Primer Question
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I am ready to paint my car. It is primed with enamel primer and block sanded ready to wipe down and paint. Can BC/CC go on top of this without shooting on a sealer? If not, can I go with an Acrylic Urethane or should I stick with Acrylic Enamel? I would l [ Read More... ]
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05/06/2007 @ 11:29
by DOSSWALLACE
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Paints Goin On
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Started shootin the S P I Orange over the weekend. [ Read More... ]
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05/01/2007 @ 08:29
by da34guy
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