Originally Posted by Rid3_FaM0uS (Post 2897766)

Just wanted to let you know I support what you're doing syno! I hope this turns out sharp. I always wanted a PW nismo instead of my brilliant silver but I figured changing the paint would just deface the value of the car being that they were made in limited batches. IVE GOT to check this out when my car hits the road again!

Are you planning on doing under the hood and in the engine bay as well?

Originally Posted by Limeybastard (Post 2897803)

Scotch brite would have been enough ;-)

To OP, I respect and enjoy reading your journals. You have a great skill set and very adventurous. Kudos.

Just out of interest is it single stage paint you are using? I am assuming the rattle can paint is 1 pack? 1k.

Originally Posted by synolimit (Post 2897796)

That's what I'm doing :tup:

More in depth?!? I'll sum the first page!
Scotch bright the clear
acetone
primer 3-4 coats
dry 48hr
wet sand primer with 600
isopropyl alcohol
3-4 coats color
3-4 coats clear
Dry 48hr
1500 wet sand clear
2000 wet sand clear
Rough cloth rubbing compound
Micro fiber cloth polish
Dry a month
Carnoble wax

It doesn't get more in depth than that. And all I've read 2000 vs 3000 is no different unless you have magnifying eyes. For a track car 2000 is plenty. Its glossy and parked next to a Hyundai yesterday the orange peel looked like a pepperoni pizza. Its a amazing the little things you start to see when you've done something personal.

Thanks, I need a new arm though. Getting tired.

Originally Posted by kenchan (Post 2897820)

painting small pieces is fine. i do that often to paint lips and stuff.

not sure how well rattle cans can withstand the long spray duration on large panels as pressure inside the can drops as you spray. that is the limiting factor for using rattle cans... the fan nozzles are usually pretty decent.

one reason why when i paint wheels, i use 3-4 rattle cans simultaneously (not in both hands lol) and spray layers from each can taking turns before pressure drops. and keep the cans in the sun, warm to the touch.

Originally Posted by kenchan (Post 2897839)

i get more blobs vs the fine mist.

Originally Posted by Mitco39 (Post 2897858)

Heat the cans in some hot water, turns the blobs into a fine mist :)

Originally Posted by kenchan (Post 2897866)

who has hot water running outside their house? :mad: you lucky bastards

Originally Posted by synolimit (Post 2897815)

Thanks

That's why I'm taking every panel off the car and doing them one by one. No door jam miss colors. Engine bay however will be silver but once the roll cage goes in I think its price will be whatever someone wants to pay for a track car.