RattleCan Paint Job
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Heel & Toe
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RattleCan Paint Job
I know I know...please refrain from cursing...it's only temporary. I did my motor a few years back but now the body is looking rough. Most of the body has small spider cracks in the paint and is not noticeable until you are really close; hence, i'm going to wait a little while on doing the whole car. Anyhow, the front and back bumpers are in horrible condition (paint wise). They aren't cracked or anything. I was thinking about sanding them...spraying them with a Bulldog paint promotor...and then rattle canning them.
It will only be temporary about 2 or 3 years. What is the best and cheapest way to make this look good? I was thinking duplicolor rattlecan and then clear...followed by wetsanding and such. Could someone lay this out for me step by step so I don't screw anything up.
Thanks,
SS
It will only be temporary about 2 or 3 years. What is the best and cheapest way to make this look good? I was thinking duplicolor rattlecan and then clear...followed by wetsanding and such. Could someone lay this out for me step by step so I don't screw anything up. Thanks,
SS
Racer
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How many rattle cans will it take to cover a Corvette?
The small spraying area of a can will almost certainly cause stripes if not covered evenly.
If you buy half a gallon of standard automotive paint, get a cheap-a$$ spraygun from Ebay and borrow a small compressor for the weekend for the price of a six-pack of beers you will probably spend the same amount of cash compared to a box full of spraycans but with a much better result. Remember that a rattle can is mostly solvents and a small amount of paint. You are paying mostly for something that dissolves in the air around you.
I know some people get excellent result with cans but even if you never had a spray gun in your hand you still have better results after some practice than a rattle can on such a huge surface as a Corvette front end.
Nevertheless, good luck and show the results!
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I painted the roof on my 89 when I had it .Done with rattle can paint and clear .Most of the trouble was getting the clear on thick enough but worked out great.
Melting Slicks
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Rattle Can
I have been doing touch ups on family cars with rattle cans with excellent results.
Get a base coat matched up well and then they have 2k clear in a rattle can that goes on really nice.
Used it on my wife's Roadmaster wagon. Turned out same as body shop would have done.
Make sure to use ALL safety precautions! You will need some type of respirator with the 2K.
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Just a thought, but if you have to sand off the paint in a few years anyways, why not look at Plasti-dipping the entire car? You'll cover all the cracks, can have a "trendy" matte paint job if you want; or you can use a "glossifier" to add shine if desired. At the time of a new paint job, just peel the whole car and you're ready to go. Apparently you can buy a gallon for about $100, so for around two bills the entire car is coated......just a thought.
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It takes 9 rattle cans to paint a 67 Elcamino. Just saying.
We used a matte finish, look ok from 20 feet.
We used a matte finish, look ok from 20 feet.
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I think its about the time and convenience that you have. If you have a compressor and a spray paint gun then you have another option. If you dont have one, then the can apprach and wetsanding will fit your option. If you are only going to to the bumpers, then you might get away with the can approach.
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