- Mon May 21, 2012 3:34 pm
#305642
If you have painted your car with rattle cans, post some pics, what kind of paint you used, how many coats, clear coat (if applicable) and your finish process (wetsand/polish).
Lets keep this thread informative
Rustoleum Army Green, $3.50 each from home depot.
Approx 12 cans used, got me 7-8 coats on body. (didn't do hood or roof) Bay & door jambs also painted to match. First coats were light-medium and final coat was a 'wet' coat, slightly thicker.
No clear coat.
I never wet sanded, polished or waxed. After a few years the paint was becoming more and more satin looking (from UV exposure I assume).
Then I wetsanded with 1500 and 2000 grit and buffed with a medium-high compound by Mothers using an orbital buffer.
Still no clear coat, I just keep a coat of wax on it.
right after painting:
A few years later the paint had lost some shine and was looking more satin:
After wetsanding/polish:
I used rustoleum in my home garage because of budget reasons, liking the color and to prove all the rattle can haters wrong
Yes you can get a nice paint job on a budget without a compressor or paint gun equipment.
Lets keep this thread informative
Rustoleum Army Green, $3.50 each from home depot.
Approx 12 cans used, got me 7-8 coats on body. (didn't do hood or roof) Bay & door jambs also painted to match. First coats were light-medium and final coat was a 'wet' coat, slightly thicker.
No clear coat.
I never wet sanded, polished or waxed. After a few years the paint was becoming more and more satin looking (from UV exposure I assume).
Then I wetsanded with 1500 and 2000 grit and buffed with a medium-high compound by Mothers using an orbital buffer.
Still no clear coat, I just keep a coat of wax on it.
right after painting:
A few years later the paint had lost some shine and was looking more satin:
After wetsanding/polish:
I used rustoleum in my home garage because of budget reasons, liking the color and to prove all the rattle can haters wrong
Yes you can get a nice paint job on a budget without a compressor or paint gun equipment.
Do Not PM me your technical questions. Post them in the forum!
My 1992 SOHC Turbo Hatch
My Youtube Channel: 6th Gear Garage
My 1992 SOHC Turbo Hatch
My Youtube Channel: 6th Gear Garage
