Full repaint - my method
Drifting
Joined: Mar 2015
Posts: 1,275
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From: Utah
I was planning to use the palm sander to remove the clearcoat and then use a manual sanding block to get everything flat.
I got it used, has the self generating vacuum feature as well...
Car has the original paint, so I'm not planning to strip it down to the fiberglass or anything.... Unless i find something that is... lol
So far my plan has been to collect a nice row of box fans, then dexter my garage up, build the paint booth using furnace filters to keep the dust out...
I have lots to still figure out before i jump in...
And for my quincy, i pretty much decided that was the right compressor for me.
i did find one used but the guy wanted more than a new one costs...
A coworker has a method to generate coupon codes for lowes, so i also got 10% off..
for the break-in cycle i used a laser thermometer to watch the temperature, and a leaf blower strapped into the shipping crate to keep it under control.
Anyways the prep has me the most concerned, i want to use the palm sander, but I'm also leaning away from it...
I got it used, has the self generating vacuum feature as well...
Car has the original paint, so I'm not planning to strip it down to the fiberglass or anything.... Unless i find something that is... lol
So far my plan has been to collect a nice row of box fans, then dexter my garage up, build the paint booth using furnace filters to keep the dust out...
I have lots to still figure out before i jump in...
And for my quincy, i pretty much decided that was the right compressor for me.
i did find one used but the guy wanted more than a new one costs...
A coworker has a method to generate coupon codes for lowes, so i also got 10% off..
for the break-in cycle i used a laser thermometer to watch the temperature, and a leaf blower strapped into the shipping crate to keep it under control.
Anyways the prep has me the most concerned, i want to use the palm sander, but I'm also leaning away from it...
Safety Car
Joined: Jun 2013
Posts: 4,399
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Vette
Hi E, Just wanted to chime in on the painting of a car. Something I also wanted to do. I also have a Quincy compressor which really helps and works well. I went the hand route for wet sanding and yes it is painfully slow. The color you chose looks awesome. You are right with getting or having good equipment. I finally settled on a GTI DeVillbess gun. I used PPG products which worked well understanding I had nothing to compare it too. Dust is always a culprit for sure.
Nice post with pictures and I would like to do more if farther time permits.
RVZIO
Nice post with pictures and I would like to do more if farther time permits.
RVZIO
Racer
Joined: Jun 2017
Posts: 279
Likes: 61
From: Southern CA
Wow! That looks super nice! Sanding and buffing can really turn something around! I sure like that color too!
I found a guy with a struggling body shop business who is a super cool guy and always looking for ways to keep his guys working and his shop bills paid. When I have the next project to spray I'm going to rent his booth. The big shops will laugh at you, but there are still small shops out there willing to support a hobby guy. I figure this will solve the booth issue, light issue, dry clean air issue, etc. But I've done it you way lots of times and it's rewarding, but also nerve racking!
I found a guy with a struggling body shop business who is a super cool guy and always looking for ways to keep his guys working and his shop bills paid. When I have the next project to spray I'm going to rent his booth. The big shops will laugh at you, but there are still small shops out there willing to support a hobby guy. I figure this will solve the booth issue, light issue, dry clean air issue, etc. But I've done it you way lots of times and it's rewarding, but also nerve racking!
