WheelEstate USA
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Pretty nice spray job there.
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thanks for the tip on the silver paint -- I had been looking for the metalic chips to add to plain paint and couldn't figure out where it was -- I needed the information that the silver (or aluminum maybe ??) was clear coat with chips in it
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about where to paint a car --
I don't know how cheap one can buy drop cloths or plastic sheeting -- but I've bought plastic mattress covers and shower curtains cheap cheap at dollar store -- hang ropes -- ?? use clothespins -- ?? make a tent -- ??
The rustoleum paint jobs I've seen dilute the paint with mineral spirits (1 to 3) which would make it dry pretty quickly. Flick bugs off if you get them with sharpest point of knife -- ?? --- IMO -- my van couldn't look any worse, and so anything is an improvement, and if the paint gets chipped it won't bother me so much if it didn't start out perfect.
I'm going to get a few small rollers for smooth surfaces and do my best with what I've got. Spraying would have to be done on a very calm day - I'm thinking the spray is so small that it dries before it hits anything else, so no harm done. Paint rolling just seems less messy all around to me. By the time I make it around the van, it will have dried enough to put on the next coat. If you buy gloss rustoleum it has a good shine without a clear coat.
thanks for the tip on the silver paint -- I had been looking for the metalic chips to add to plain paint and couldn't figure out where it was -- I needed the information that the silver (or aluminum maybe ??) was clear coat with chips in it
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about where to paint a car --
I don't know how cheap one can buy drop cloths or plastic sheeting -- but I've bought plastic mattress covers and shower curtains cheap cheap at dollar store -- hang ropes -- ?? use clothespins -- ?? make a tent -- ??
The rustoleum paint jobs I've seen dilute the paint with mineral spirits (1 to 3) which would make it dry pretty quickly. Flick bugs off if you get them with sharpest point of knife -- ?? --- IMO -- my van couldn't look any worse, and so anything is an improvement, and if the paint gets chipped it won't bother me so much if it didn't start out perfect.
I'm going to get a few small rollers for smooth surfaces and do my best with what I've got. Spraying would have to be done on a very calm day - I'm thinking the spray is so small that it dries before it hits anything else, so no harm done. Paint rolling just seems less messy all around to me. By the time I make it around the van, it will have dried enough to put on the next coat. If you buy gloss rustoleum it has a good shine without a clear coat.
Patrick46
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Wait-a-minute...
are you looking to have a metalic paintjob on your rig??
If so, then you need to buy metalic paint. It's not just a case of adding some aluminum particles to your 'regular' paint.
Also...metalic paint must be sprayed. There is no metalic paint (that I've ever heard of) that you can simply roll on...(other then that roof stuff)
are you looking to have a metalic paintjob on your rig??
If so, then you need to buy metalic paint. It's not just a case of adding some aluminum particles to your 'regular' paint.
Also...metalic paint must be sprayed. There is no metalic paint (that I've ever heard of) that you can simply roll on...(other then that roof stuff)
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eeks -- I had it all planned -- rustoleum has an "aluminum" colored paint and I was thinking I'd mix some into my own color rustoleum paint -- to get the color I wanted. I see your point-- metal chips in paint do not go on evenly.
So... I may scratch that idea. My brother has an air compressor with the paint gun, but it may take some strength to handle it. How about a sponge brush -- could I use a sponge brush...??
eeks -- I had it all planned -- rustoleum has an "aluminum" colored paint and I was thinking I'd mix some into my own color rustoleum paint -- to get the color I wanted. I see your point-- metal chips in paint do not go on evenly.
So... I may scratch that idea. My brother has an air compressor with the paint gun, but it may take some strength to handle it. How about a sponge brush -- could I use a sponge brush...??
Zil
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I had a real nice paint result using enamel trim paint (house paint) with quality brushes. Right from the can, on a warm summer day.
I have also sprayed auto primer with an electric paint sprayer. One that sounds like a buzzer. In the street with no tarps or tents or stuff. Was a good looking job.
I have also sprayed auto primer with an electric paint sprayer. One that sounds like a buzzer. In the street with no tarps or tents or stuff. Was a good looking job.
Patrick46
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Starlight....what colour are you considering??
I hate to tell you this, but a nice metalic or candy colour is something that needs to be sprayed, and should be a task left to the pros...which is gonna cost you $$$
However, a nice simple colour paint job can be done using a brush and rollers no problem. It ain't gonna be anything show worthy, (a bit of dirt, a few fisheyes and runs) but a nice looking 30' paintjob is no sweat...and it can be done just about anywhere.
I hate to tell you this, but a nice metalic or candy colour is something that needs to be sprayed, and should be a task left to the pros...which is gonna cost you $$$
However, a nice simple colour paint job can be done using a brush and rollers no problem. It ain't gonna be anything show worthy, (a bit of dirt, a few fisheyes and runs) but a nice looking 30' paintjob is no sweat...and it can be done just about anywhere.
Zil
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mockturtle said:
"help, my store was robbed at gun point! They fled in a white van, officer."
Now try to be stealthy in white.
Belinda2
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Reducto,
I wouldn't roll it, since in your climate you would get the bugs and need to be more experienced. I think it could be done from those looking if done at the right time. Spraying would allow you to start and stop if necessary with less mess and clean up. I would do it on not a windy day so the dust is kept down. If possible, wait for the ground to be damp, so there are less bugs and dust. The results of Decodancer's job are amazing so I would try it. Maybe you could borrow one of those picnic table net enclosures or use tarps and tape and back sections at a time in there to spray. The good news is, where you live, it will dry super-fast.
I wouldn't roll it, since in your climate you would get the bugs and need to be more experienced. I think it could be done from those looking if done at the right time. Spraying would allow you to start and stop if necessary with less mess and clean up. I would do it on not a windy day so the dust is kept down. If possible, wait for the ground to be damp, so there are less bugs and dust. The results of Decodancer's job are amazing so I would try it. Maybe you could borrow one of those picnic table net enclosures or use tarps and tape and back sections at a time in there to spray. The good news is, where you live, it will dry super-fast.
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