Thinking about paintING my car...
03-11-2009, 09:27 PM
#1
Thinking about paintING my car...
...THE CHEAP WAY! you may not believe it but you can paint your car with a paint roller and have it look showroom quality! Im thinking about trying this out with a friend on my VE track **** to bring back the beauty the car once had.
rollyourcar.com
Paint
The current color is Dark Emerald Green and Im thinking about Jade Green, Ocean Blue or Black for the new color
Let me know what you all think.
-Alex
rollyourcar.com
Paint
The current color is Dark Emerald Green and Im thinking about Jade Green, Ocean Blue or Black for the new color
Let me know what you all think.
-Alex
03-11-2009, 09:42 PM
#2
don't expect real quality results with this system.
not knocking the "paint," saw an episode of Trucks (on spike, before noon) where they used an epoxy something to paint one of the jeeps.
but the system seems flawed. I think I would rattle-can my car, than use a roller.
03-11-2009, 11:21 PM
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Cool! Thanks for posting that. I'm buying a '94 Jeep Wrangler with faded/oxidized paint that I am looking to paint and sell. I think I might try this method also. I think the dark green will also look good. We shall see.
03-11-2009, 11:26 PM
#10
here's an example i found on the site he linked. this roller paintjob is 1 year old in this pic. sit back about 5 ft from your screen and if you need assistance, take 2 sheets of paper to block half the pic, so your left eye sees the right half, and vice versa, then cross your eyes so it combines in the middle, and it should look 3d.
but to be honest, win is win, is win, is win. if it works, more power to you!
but to be honest, win is win, is win, is win. if it works, more power to you!
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03-12-2009, 07:11 PM
#17
Since it's your track car, I guess you could try it. You can always have Maaco repaint it later. I would just prepare yourself to be disappointed (just in case).
I would also stay with a color that is similar, so under the hood and inside the doors don't look dumb.
I would also stay with a color that is similar, so under the hood and inside the doors don't look dumb.
03-12-2009, 08:29 PM
#18
well what usually happens is you spend money on the paint and supplies. then you roll and then have to wet sand for...seems like...forever.
after you sanded the paint and buff/polish it's all good right?...nope...you'll need to wax it constantly since there's no clear so there's no protection.
unless it's a total heap and you're going to toss it shortly after then get a proper paint job...even if you use the cheapest paint.
after you sanded the paint and buff/polish it's all good right?...nope...you'll need to wax it constantly since there's no clear so there's no protection.
unless it's a total heap and you're going to toss it shortly after then get a proper paint job...even if you use the cheapest paint.
03-12-2009, 09:42 PM
#19
well what usually happens is you spend money on the paint and supplies. then you roll and then have to wet sand for...seems like...forever.
after you sanded the paint and buff/polish it's all good right?...nope...you'll need to wax it constantly since there's no clear so there's no protection.
unless it's a total heap and you're going to toss it shortly after then get a proper paint job...even if you use the cheapest paint.
after you sanded the paint and buff/polish it's all good right?...nope...you'll need to wax it constantly since there's no clear so there's no protection.
unless it's a total heap and you're going to toss it shortly after then get a proper paint job...even if you use the cheapest paint.
03-13-2009, 12:01 AM
#21
03-13-2009, 03:55 PM
#22
I always had respect for this kind of stuff. Stuff you would expect McGyver to do. But if you're gonna do it give it a coat of clear protective enamel if they even sell such thing. Othwerwise every single drop of bird crap, every bug impact, and piece of road dirt will leave a mark. Good luck and post some pics if or when you get it done.
03-13-2009, 11:23 PM
#23
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i read about this **** about a yr back, theres a mopar forum somewhere with like a few hundred pages, the trick is to do about 6 or 7 coats and wetsand inbetween all of them and after the last one buff it really well a few times and than wax after it sits for a bit, there are better pics in the forum of paint jobs done with this method, i couldnt tell the diff between this and a spray for some of them, ive never seen a paint job like this in person though...
they actually use a paint called tremclad (in canada) or its counterpart if your in the states its called rustoleum but this was invented using tremclad which is a paint used for rusted metal and can go right on top after a light wetsand, i remember reading that guys hadnt had problems with bird **** or even gas spills on the paint, its apparently really strong ****, holds up way better than anything we spray i hear, anyways if your serious about this i'd suggest perfecting the method on a corner panel that can be wasted for such a thing before u go painting on your car, also its all about how u mix the paint, it has to be thin so than it was level out after applied but not thin enough to run but im sure you will figure this out, i have the link to the forum buried in my email somewhere, i can find it if you want, theres guys perfecting it on old rusted metal and posting pics and ****, its cool and 60 bux for materials + your time is better than 1500 for a good spray job that some idiot might open his door into, plus its a track car right? so if any car would be good for this its a track car..
they actually use a paint called tremclad (in canada) or its counterpart if your in the states its called rustoleum but this was invented using tremclad which is a paint used for rusted metal and can go right on top after a light wetsand, i remember reading that guys hadnt had problems with bird **** or even gas spills on the paint, its apparently really strong ****, holds up way better than anything we spray i hear, anyways if your serious about this i'd suggest perfecting the method on a corner panel that can be wasted for such a thing before u go painting on your car, also its all about how u mix the paint, it has to be thin so than it was level out after applied but not thin enough to run but im sure you will figure this out, i have the link to the forum buried in my email somewhere, i can find it if you want, theres guys perfecting it on old rusted metal and posting pics and ****, its cool and 60 bux for materials + your time is better than 1500 for a good spray job that some idiot might open his door into, plus its a track car right? so if any car would be good for this its a track car..
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