$50 Paint Job Update
05-21-2006, 01:48 PM
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$50 Paint Job Update
I admit it's not gonna really be a $50 paint job. Bought a variable speed buffer from Harbor freight for $29. It will probably be closer to $100. Anyway, I wet sanded and rubbed out the hood. Took about 3 hours. Here's a few pictures. You can see the orange peel finish on the fenders, compared to the rubbed out finish on the hood. Oh well, back to work...
05-21-2006, 01:56 PM
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Originally Posted by lowbuck72
I admit it's not gonna really be a $50 paint job. Bought a variable speed buffer from Harbor freight for $29. It will probably be closer to $100. Anyway, I wet sanded and rubbed out the hood. Took about 3 hours. Here's a few pictures. You can see the orange peel finish on the fenders, compared to the rubbed out finish on the hood. Oh well, back to work...
DUDE that cracks me up
, looks better than some high dollar jobs i've seen.
05-21-2006, 02:31 PM
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that is AMAZING!
05-21-2006, 05:50 PM
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yeah but how will the whole car look in say.. 4 months time
not slammin ya. you did good work, I'm just a little concerned that you may have wasted all that time and effort on this
05-21-2006, 06:14 PM
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No, no clear coat, but I'll be giving it a good coat of wax or two. Fortunately, it'll be stored in the garage, though I wouldn't be afraid to drive it in the rain. In the mean time, I'm having fun and getting yellow under my fingernails.
05-21-2006, 06:27 PM
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Originally Posted by lowbuck72
I admit it's not gonna really be a $50 paint job. Bought a variable speed buffer from Harbor freight for $29. It will probably be closer to $100. Anyway, I wet sanded and rubbed out the hood. Took about 3 hours. Here's a few pictures. You can see the orange peel finish on the fenders, compared to the rubbed out finish on the hood. Oh well, back to work...
05-21-2006, 08:46 PM
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Originally Posted by fronzo
Uhm, yeah. Now how long is that paint going to last.... I'm an automotive painter, and well it looks good for what it is thats for sure, but, yeah....
05-21-2006, 08:52 PM
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Farmers have been paiting their farm tractors and other outdoor equipment for years with the trusty old Rusty. They dont even wax their stuff (well not the normal ones) and they last a good two to three years. I think it will last and I think it will still look good in one year and two at the very least.
Rust-Oleum is a very durable and very serious outdoor paint. The only thing different with this method and the other methods is the application. I give it two thumbs up.
Rust-Oleum is a very durable and very serious outdoor paint. The only thing different with this method and the other methods is the application. I give it two thumbs up.
05-21-2006, 10:35 PM
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keep us updated.....i missed the end of the first post did you wind up spraying it on or using the roller like you originally thought? i have used rustoleum alot and have been happy with it....never like this though so keep us updated. how long did you let it dry before you started wet sanding it?