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Old 22-07-2009, 05:44 PM
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Default Would you paint a car if you had most the kit?

I've got a good size lock up, gun's, compressor's, air lines etc etc

and have a tourmallard green RS I want turning black but have never painted a car before

would you have a go at it?
Old 22-07-2009, 06:17 PM
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well if you dont do it, youll have to pay someone to do it and if you do it then youve got the satisfaction of doing it and itll be cheaper, and if worse comes to worse you pay someone to do it, i say go for it
Old 22-07-2009, 06:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Minirotty
I've got a good size lock up, gun's, compressor's, air lines etc etc

and have a tourmallard green RS I want turning black but have never painted a car before

would you have a go at it?
Depends what type of paint you will be using, if its 2 pack then get it done in a booth and save your health!
Old 22-07-2009, 06:21 PM
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I would read up on the internet,

then paint some old panels like a bonnet etc and see how you get on.
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Just practice with a mask on its not that hard really
Old 22-07-2009, 08:15 PM
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Google isocyanates.

That will scare you off!
Old 22-07-2009, 08:22 PM
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From what i gather waterbased paints are a pain if you don't have an 'oven'
Old 22-07-2009, 08:28 PM
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Not taking into account health or enviromental issues............I'd deffo have a crack at it. Practice on a scrap bonnet first then give it a go. As long as you get the prep right you can always 'correct' it after.
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