What is the spray that the auto body shop guy sprayed on my car to get paint off from the fender bender i got in? It looked like the paint on my car was scratched, then he just sprayed this stuff on and wiped off the paint from the other car like it was no big deal, and then it was all better.What is the spray that the auto body shop guy sprayed on my car to get paint off from the fender bender igotin
Called lacquer thinner.
Re-waxing is needed afterwards.
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Auto paint help?
so found a friend who has a paint booth and a spray gun setup.
if i were to paint a 1978 camaro black how much paint would i need to buy and about how much would it costAuto paint help?
Friend should know. Also you are gonna have to cough up for reducers, washers, tack rags, sandpapers, masking tape and other additives so it isn't so easy as grabbing a gun. I found it cheaper to do my car with spray bombs than buy all that stuff. I still needed the tape and sandpaper and tack rags but 14 spray bombs later my car went from flat silver to Corvette yellow.(so under 50 bucks--compared to 250 for paint alone... and touch up paint was always available).Auto paint help?
A gallon is what you need and it would cost you about 300 bucks for some good paint. Don't waste your time with the cheap junk.
if i were to paint a 1978 camaro black how much paint would i need to buy and about how much would it costAuto paint help?
Friend should know. Also you are gonna have to cough up for reducers, washers, tack rags, sandpapers, masking tape and other additives so it isn't so easy as grabbing a gun. I found it cheaper to do my car with spray bombs than buy all that stuff. I still needed the tape and sandpaper and tack rags but 14 spray bombs later my car went from flat silver to Corvette yellow.(so under 50 bucks--compared to 250 for paint alone... and touch up paint was always available).Auto paint help?
A gallon is what you need and it would cost you about 300 bucks for some good paint. Don't waste your time with the cheap junk.
Does gasoline harm auto paint?
It will strip all waxes and protection. I would clean the surface well with a good cleaner and then rewax the area.Does gasoline harm auto paint?
gasoline sometimes does affect some of auto paint types depending on exposure periods and temperature .Does gasoline harm auto paint?
Absolutely yes - acts as a solvent. I clean up old, dry, spilled paint w/gasoline!
it does
gasoline sometimes does affect some of auto paint types depending on exposure periods and temperature .Does gasoline harm auto paint?
Absolutely yes - acts as a solvent. I clean up old, dry, spilled paint w/gasoline!
it does
What is mechanical bonding, and chemical bonding in auto painting?
mechanical bonding is the ability to get the right surface on the material for adherence to sick to bare mettle
chemical bonding is the ability for the two paints to bone tow each other and sick to each other and not bubble or pealWhat is mechanical bonding, and chemical bonding in auto painting?
mechanical bondin is when the paint ahears to a sanded SURFACE. chemichal adhesion is when the paind stick to whatever COAT is on.
chemical bonding is the ability for the two paints to bone tow each other and sick to each other and not bubble or pealWhat is mechanical bonding, and chemical bonding in auto painting?
mechanical bondin is when the paint ahears to a sanded SURFACE. chemichal adhesion is when the paind stick to whatever COAT is on.
Best place to go for auto paint? (818)?
any referrals out der....
i need a paint job for my 2001 acura TL.
place that charges reasonable price for the best paint.
thanksBest place to go for auto paint? (818)?
In autobody work, you get what you pay for. If you want to spend a reasonable amount, you will get a reasonable paint job. If you want the best paint, you will pay the most money. Take the car around to any PRIVATELY OWNED shops in the area, I have yet to see a shop charge money for an estimate.Best place to go for auto paint? (818)?
Anywhere but Maaco. Trust me on this one.origins
i need a paint job for my 2001 acura TL.
place that charges reasonable price for the best paint.
thanksBest place to go for auto paint? (818)?
In autobody work, you get what you pay for. If you want to spend a reasonable amount, you will get a reasonable paint job. If you want the best paint, you will pay the most money. Take the car around to any PRIVATELY OWNED shops in the area, I have yet to see a shop charge money for an estimate.Best place to go for auto paint? (818)?
Anywhere but Maaco. Trust me on this one.
Auto paint job?
how much would it cost me to get a paint job for a 2003 ford explorer XLT on the beaufort, south carolina area? painting it from green to blackAuto paint job?
Depends on what kind of quality paint job you want. You could do it yourself with a coupe of rattle cans from K-Mart for less than $50, or you can get a really great custom paint job for upwards of $10,000. Earl Scheib says he'll paint any car for $299, but the last time I took a pickup in, the estimate was for $850, and that's only if I stripped to hood and roof myself.
You'd be best off to go make the rounds of several paint shops in your area and see what kind of written estimates you can get, and remember... the cheapest Is Not the best.Auto paint job?
well its all down to the exact paint finish your after.
Do you want just the plain black or do you want some pearl and flake added? The thing that you have to realise is that when changing colours the panel shop is going to have to completly strip your car and that means engine coming out all your door skins EVERYTHING.
For a good colour change paint job your going to be looking at around $11,000. Even at that price id consider that cheap.
Maaco offers a quality paint job for the money.
Depends on what kind of quality paint job you want. You could do it yourself with a coupe of rattle cans from K-Mart for less than $50, or you can get a really great custom paint job for upwards of $10,000. Earl Scheib says he'll paint any car for $299, but the last time I took a pickup in, the estimate was for $850, and that's only if I stripped to hood and roof myself.
You'd be best off to go make the rounds of several paint shops in your area and see what kind of written estimates you can get, and remember... the cheapest Is Not the best.Auto paint job?
well its all down to the exact paint finish your after.
Do you want just the plain black or do you want some pearl and flake added? The thing that you have to realise is that when changing colours the panel shop is going to have to completly strip your car and that means engine coming out all your door skins EVERYTHING.
For a good colour change paint job your going to be looking at around $11,000. Even at that price id consider that cheap.
Maaco offers a quality paint job for the money.
Good cost on auto paint?
What is a good price for paint a 1994 Ford F-150 pickup.Good cost on auto paint?
THERE IS NO GOOD COST AUTOBODY AND PAINT IS EXPENSIVE JUST KEEP IN MIND YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR SOPICK A GOOD SHOP
THERE IS NO GOOD COST AUTOBODY AND PAINT IS EXPENSIVE JUST KEEP IN MIND YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR SOPICK A GOOD SHOP
Which auto body shop gives a good all over paint job for just a few hundred dollars?
my car is black and rather old. i want an overall paint job just to make it look much better. i don't need anything too pricey or extravagant...just something too put the spark back in the car (:
nothing to pricey...just a few hundred dollars!
list the best auto shops u know! thaknksWhich auto body shop gives a good all over paint job for just a few hundred dollars?
None?
You pay for what you get. Go cheap, get a cheap paint job.
Pay quality, get quality.
Paint isn't cheap, and labor is expensive. So how much of either do you think you can get for a few hundred dollars?
You could go Maaco or Schrieb, but expect the paint to peel off within a year. My exwife did the same thing you're looking to do, and after a year, the car was worse than it was when she started.
Save up, take the car to the dealer (if they have a painting department), and have them professionally do it. Cost you up to a few thousand dollars, but it will have a dealer warranty, a factory color, and be done right.Which auto body shop gives a good all over paint job for just a few hundred dollars?
earl scheib, pay the extra for the gurantee, if you don't like it when you pick it up they have to do it over.
did this a few times, very satisfied
good luck
ray
nothing to pricey...just a few hundred dollars!
list the best auto shops u know! thaknksWhich auto body shop gives a good all over paint job for just a few hundred dollars?
None?
You pay for what you get. Go cheap, get a cheap paint job.
Pay quality, get quality.
Paint isn't cheap, and labor is expensive. So how much of either do you think you can get for a few hundred dollars?
You could go Maaco or Schrieb, but expect the paint to peel off within a year. My exwife did the same thing you're looking to do, and after a year, the car was worse than it was when she started.
Save up, take the car to the dealer (if they have a painting department), and have them professionally do it. Cost you up to a few thousand dollars, but it will have a dealer warranty, a factory color, and be done right.Which auto body shop gives a good all over paint job for just a few hundred dollars?
earl scheib, pay the extra for the gurantee, if you don't like it when you pick it up they have to do it over.
did this a few times, very satisfied
good luck
ray
Questions About Auto Paint?
I want to paint my truck myself, And I am wondering what tools that I will need, I want it metallic black with two white stripes on the side (The stripes I'm getting a professional to do)
So what tools will I need, where can I get them, where can I find a tutorial on how to do it, and can anyone refer a good site for purchasing Metallic Black Auto Paint.
Thanks :-), Im Bustin my *** restoring this vehicle and i really need some helpQuestions About Auto Paint?
As already mentioned, D/A, air board, numerous long boards and blocks, gun, adequate compressor, body hammers, dollies, tack cloths, buffer, a seemingly endless supply of various grit papers, etc. and most importantly the best air filter and dryer that you can afford for the compressor. Oil, moisture, and dirt in your air supply will cause more problems than you could ever imagine. Just as an aside, you may want to seriously re-think painting it black. Unless the bodywork and paint prep are both close to flawless, black will show every imperfection, regardless of how minor it looked in prep.Questions About Auto Paint?
youll need a da sander(dual action), air compressor, i recomend a hvlp spray gun and a manual about auto body, paint, from hp manuals. it will probly run you close to 500 dollars for this job of you already have an air compresor.
wow some interesting responses.
well bubba check it you need a dual stage air compressor lets say you can maybe get a decent one rebuilt for 150 now you need to go to harbor freight and get a da, paint gun fittings, sanding block hmmm about 150, you can get some valspar 2 stage or 1 stage for your paint disturiotor for hmmm 100-200 for the car you need somne 320 and 400 sand paper. now this is hard to say how much you need a roll is about 34 bucks you need some red scotchbrite and 1 piece of light grey.
2 rolls of tape 5 bucks each and then get some old newspaper for the masking
are ya getting the picture this is a complicated and bubba these are my prices i paint with my sata rp 3000 thats 4-600 a pop.
do you have a place (a paint booth) or a place in the country you can paint??
you can go to a shop in your town and ask to rent there booth for the weekend or night. tell them what you want to do and that you want to do it yourself. small shops are best for this. guess what some of them will let you park your truck there to the side for a rental space (like 50 bucks or 100) and you get to use there compressor. the really nicething here is if your not a pest and you really are trying to mask , do the body work and paint it, some of us will come over and teach and maybe help you, and maybe you will be offered a job.
the saftey stuff like gloves respirators and such such will runn you at least 100 bucks
really you are look at at spending 1k to do it yourself when 1k cash(if you do the disassembleing and sanding and start the masking and dio the detail) will get you a 3k paint job. its oct and theres most places are slowing down right now and if you go to a local shop that is CLEAN and has some pimp things im sure they will help you out.
dupont has a how too book it works for all paints for the most part. if you are going to do this yourself id just stick with a solid color no metallics or pearls. i might check amazon.com for a how2 book.
Hey, I painted a car once and I will never do it again. But it鈥檚 worth doing for yourself. I wish I had asked first. I thought it was like TV just sand it and spray some paint. You will need an air board, also called an inline sander this will help you out on the long flat areas of the truck. If you have a compressor make sure that it will run the gun you get. I rented the whole thing gun, compressor and sanders. It cost me 200 for the week.
Make your own paint booth it鈥檚 worth it. I used plastic and pvc that I had already. The first time I painted it I did not use a booth as you see I said the first time.
Sand sand and sand some more. I saw that on speed TV when you think you are done sanding keep sanding. Use the finest paper you can get. I asked at my local parts store and they told me about the dry sand then the wet sand then the dry and then the wet again. Even though I thought I was done sanding I wasn鈥檛, hence the second time I painted it I sanded twice as much.
I got a video (from the back of hot rod) before I painted it the second time. I watched it over and over while I sanded.
I used an enamel paint so I had some orange peel the second time around that I had to buff out. (Oh yeah better get a Buffing wheel too.)
The car did come out good finally.
No matter what else you do go slow and practice on the side of the garage. My wife wasn鈥檛 very pleased about that ;)
So what tools will I need, where can I get them, where can I find a tutorial on how to do it, and can anyone refer a good site for purchasing Metallic Black Auto Paint.
Thanks :-), Im Bustin my *** restoring this vehicle and i really need some helpQuestions About Auto Paint?
As already mentioned, D/A, air board, numerous long boards and blocks, gun, adequate compressor, body hammers, dollies, tack cloths, buffer, a seemingly endless supply of various grit papers, etc. and most importantly the best air filter and dryer that you can afford for the compressor. Oil, moisture, and dirt in your air supply will cause more problems than you could ever imagine. Just as an aside, you may want to seriously re-think painting it black. Unless the bodywork and paint prep are both close to flawless, black will show every imperfection, regardless of how minor it looked in prep.Questions About Auto Paint?
youll need a da sander(dual action), air compressor, i recomend a hvlp spray gun and a manual about auto body, paint, from hp manuals. it will probly run you close to 500 dollars for this job of you already have an air compresor.
wow some interesting responses.
well bubba check it you need a dual stage air compressor lets say you can maybe get a decent one rebuilt for 150 now you need to go to harbor freight and get a da, paint gun fittings, sanding block hmmm about 150, you can get some valspar 2 stage or 1 stage for your paint disturiotor for hmmm 100-200 for the car you need somne 320 and 400 sand paper. now this is hard to say how much you need a roll is about 34 bucks you need some red scotchbrite and 1 piece of light grey.
2 rolls of tape 5 bucks each and then get some old newspaper for the masking
are ya getting the picture this is a complicated and bubba these are my prices i paint with my sata rp 3000 thats 4-600 a pop.
do you have a place (a paint booth) or a place in the country you can paint??
you can go to a shop in your town and ask to rent there booth for the weekend or night. tell them what you want to do and that you want to do it yourself. small shops are best for this. guess what some of them will let you park your truck there to the side for a rental space (like 50 bucks or 100) and you get to use there compressor. the really nicething here is if your not a pest and you really are trying to mask , do the body work and paint it, some of us will come over and teach and maybe help you, and maybe you will be offered a job.
the saftey stuff like gloves respirators and such such will runn you at least 100 bucks
really you are look at at spending 1k to do it yourself when 1k cash(if you do the disassembleing and sanding and start the masking and dio the detail) will get you a 3k paint job. its oct and theres most places are slowing down right now and if you go to a local shop that is CLEAN and has some pimp things im sure they will help you out.
dupont has a how too book it works for all paints for the most part. if you are going to do this yourself id just stick with a solid color no metallics or pearls. i might check amazon.com for a how2 book.
Hey, I painted a car once and I will never do it again. But it鈥檚 worth doing for yourself. I wish I had asked first. I thought it was like TV just sand it and spray some paint. You will need an air board, also called an inline sander this will help you out on the long flat areas of the truck. If you have a compressor make sure that it will run the gun you get. I rented the whole thing gun, compressor and sanders. It cost me 200 for the week.
Make your own paint booth it鈥檚 worth it. I used plastic and pvc that I had already. The first time I painted it I did not use a booth as you see I said the first time.
Sand sand and sand some more. I saw that on speed TV when you think you are done sanding keep sanding. Use the finest paper you can get. I asked at my local parts store and they told me about the dry sand then the wet sand then the dry and then the wet again. Even though I thought I was done sanding I wasn鈥檛, hence the second time I painted it I sanded twice as much.
I got a video (from the back of hot rod) before I painted it the second time. I watched it over and over while I sanded.
I used an enamel paint so I had some orange peel the second time around that I had to buff out. (Oh yeah better get a Buffing wheel too.)
The car did come out good finally.
No matter what else you do go slow and practice on the side of the garage. My wife wasn鈥檛 very pleased about that ;)
Auto paint jobs?
I was wondering if Maaco does a desent job on full paint jobs. I dont want to spend a ton of money for a good paint job.Auto paint jobs?
'Good' is a very relative term. A $500 paint job is probably better than a 50$ paint job done with a brush by some homeless guy -- but not much. An industry standard 'good' paint job will run you about $2,800 and I don't think Maaco can even come close to that in quality. However, considering what their paint jobs cost it really isn't a bad deal. It really all comes down to how good you want your car to look. If you have a ten year old Cavalier then Maaco will probably be a good deal. If you have a five year old Vette, then better opt for the high end refinish.Auto paint jobs?
You have to pay for a good paint job. I don't care what the TV ad says.
Maaco is the same operation as Aamco. It is a schlock house, expect them to paint everything including the plastic lenses. And it will look like crap, and peel. You will not save money, you will need to take it to a place to undo what maaco will do. So you will pay double, take it to a reputable firm, pay once and enjoy.
You get what you pay for. Dont' expect a cheap paint job to last or look good.
'Good' is a very relative term. A $500 paint job is probably better than a 50$ paint job done with a brush by some homeless guy -- but not much. An industry standard 'good' paint job will run you about $2,800 and I don't think Maaco can even come close to that in quality. However, considering what their paint jobs cost it really isn't a bad deal. It really all comes down to how good you want your car to look. If you have a ten year old Cavalier then Maaco will probably be a good deal. If you have a five year old Vette, then better opt for the high end refinish.Auto paint jobs?
You have to pay for a good paint job. I don't care what the TV ad says.
Maaco is the same operation as Aamco. It is a schlock house, expect them to paint everything including the plastic lenses. And it will look like crap, and peel. You will not save money, you will need to take it to a place to undo what maaco will do. So you will pay double, take it to a reputable firm, pay once and enjoy.
You get what you pay for. Dont' expect a cheap paint job to last or look good.
Auto paint cost?
how much would i need to paint a chevy Silverado(1985) and how much would it cost to paint it matte black?Auto paint cost?
For this year it would not be worth getting a high quality paint job as it would cost about 5 times the value of the truck. MAACO would probably be best for what you are asking. They don't take anything off the vehicle (they tape everything off like handles lights etc) so you may have some black over spray on your moldings, lights, etc. I GOOD paint job for the above vehicle would run about $5K - $7K especially if you are changing colors. That required a LOT more work. I recommend MAACO when the value of the vehicle is less than $3000 depending on it's current paint condition. Remember you get what you pay for. MAACO would probably paint it for about $1500Auto paint cost?
About $30 in spray cans
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/attac鈥?/a>
But better is the ';semigloss'; black like this
http://www.streetrodderweb.com/features/鈥?/a>cosmetic products
For this year it would not be worth getting a high quality paint job as it would cost about 5 times the value of the truck. MAACO would probably be best for what you are asking. They don't take anything off the vehicle (they tape everything off like handles lights etc) so you may have some black over spray on your moldings, lights, etc. I GOOD paint job for the above vehicle would run about $5K - $7K especially if you are changing colors. That required a LOT more work. I recommend MAACO when the value of the vehicle is less than $3000 depending on it's current paint condition. Remember you get what you pay for. MAACO would probably paint it for about $1500Auto paint cost?
About $30 in spray cans
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/attac鈥?/a>
But better is the ';semigloss'; black like this
http://www.streetrodderweb.com/features/鈥?/a>
Auto Paint remover - best product?
I have a section where I want to remove the paint from my car, basically take it down to the metal but I do not want to sand or grind the area, is there a paint remover made specifically for auto paint that can be brushed or sprayed on?Auto Paint remover - best product?
Acetone will work, there is also a product that most paint shops sell called Aircraft Remover, very caustic, removes everything to the bare metal, then wash off with clear water, light sand and primer.Auto Paint remover - best product?
Acid tone --- ACETONE
paint stripper
Your still going to have to sand it or the new sealer - primer wont stick.
Acetone will work, there is also a product that most paint shops sell called Aircraft Remover, very caustic, removes everything to the bare metal, then wash off with clear water, light sand and primer.Auto Paint remover - best product?
Acid tone --- ACETONE
paint stripper
Your still going to have to sand it or the new sealer - primer wont stick.
Auto paint ? understanding different kinds?
what are the different kindds of paints u can use for painting a car.
like single stage and like different kinds of paints like Acrylic Enamel.
i dont understand the differences and im learning to paint cars so i need to learn all this stuff. is there a website where it explains everything. THANKSAuto paint ? understanding different kinds?
You are right, there are different kinds of paint. If you are just learning, expose yourself to German paint systems, like Glassurit or Siekens. They produce the best, most durable car finishes and from what experts have told me are the easiest to work with. Most American paints are some kind of compromise between cost and performance. Check out the paint jobs on later model Chryslers (to be read Daimler). You can tell instantly that there is something special about their paint systems.
like single stage and like different kinds of paints like Acrylic Enamel.
i dont understand the differences and im learning to paint cars so i need to learn all this stuff. is there a website where it explains everything. THANKSAuto paint ? understanding different kinds?
You are right, there are different kinds of paint. If you are just learning, expose yourself to German paint systems, like Glassurit or Siekens. They produce the best, most durable car finishes and from what experts have told me are the easiest to work with. Most American paints are some kind of compromise between cost and performance. Check out the paint jobs on later model Chryslers (to be read Daimler). You can tell instantly that there is something special about their paint systems.
How much does it cost to get a auto painting for a car?
i don't have a car but im just curious.How much does it cost to get a auto painting for a car?
why call a auto body shop and find out...it may different because you live in a different areaHow much does it cost to get a auto painting for a car?
You could spend $200.00 or $2500.00 it depends on the condition and what you want.
why call a auto body shop and find out...it may different because you live in a different areaHow much does it cost to get a auto painting for a car?
You could spend $200.00 or $2500.00 it depends on the condition and what you want.
Marine or auto paint?
I have a fiberglass boat im restoring. Im wanting to know if i can use good auto paint with a clear coat or do you have to use marine paint? my boat is in water maybe in water 2-3 days at a time, 3-4 times a year. Not alot. Also while doing some sanding ive noticed hair cracks(like stress cracks throughout the boat) in the fiberglass, is this something i should be worried about. Who ever owned boat before me looks like the slapped a sloppy paint job on it and painted over everything. I tested a area with some filler and primer seems that cracks cover with little work.Marine or auto paint?
marine paints %26amp; other products sold here:Marine or auto paint?
awlgrip the hull. It is the best thing for it and will not have to be redone for many years.
Check out DuPont Imron paints, I think you will be happy with that. Also you won't have to clear coat it.
You will have to spray it with a gun and watch out for the fumes very bad for you.
the cracks are jelcoat cracks from to much sun, you need to get a gelcoat repair kit try Boatersworld.com ?
http://www.boatersworld.com/resin-filler鈥?/a>
you def have to use marine paint. Anything else will not only fade but also attract alge
Most boats are not painted but the color is manufactured in the gelcoat. But you can prep it and paint it just like they would a fiberglass car. Before sanding make sure you use a good degeaser and wax remover
May I suggest that, as it is a fiberglass vessel, then why don't you see about cleaning off the paint and reapplying ';gelcoat';, which was the original finish on the vessel.
It is far superior to just painting.
A local fiberglass business should be able to advise better on costs, etc., and they should also be able to advise if those cracks are from 'osmosis', which is a rot in the fiberglass.
Not mentioned in any of the other posts...gel coat cracks are also caused by it being applied to thick and not being able to flex with the fiberglass. Stress,(rough water is one example) exposure, etc. can cause/create cracks in gel coat. Also no one else mentioned wet sanding your present finish before redoing the paint job. I would also strongly suggest you reapply the gel coat...it is done for a reason, it acts the same way as the clear coat finish on the automotive paint. Also USE marine paint. Call a reputable marine repair facility and ask them for a recommendation.
I just painted my boat. It is aluminum though. I was an auto painter for about 5 years, and I do know automotive paint is pretty durable. I am not familiar with marine paint, how much it costs, or how durable. But when I bought the paint at the paint supply store, I asked about marine paint, and he said auto paint would be the best bet. I used Dupont. It's an easy paint to work with. I went with 3 coats of clear coat. I could have gotten away with 2, but I had enough in my gun for 1 more. I would be concerned about the sloppy paint job it has. I would recommend sanding as much paint off you can to get rid of the old paint job. Why spend your precious time painting it just to have it flake off from the last guys bad prep and paint job. As far as the cracks, you should be able to get away with sanding and filling them. There is a slight risk that they might come back or show thru the paint. The paint and supplies for my boat cost about 385.
I would definitely go with a urethane, marine paint for the hull. While Imron sounds nice from the other guy, bear in mind that the paint they are suggesting is normally for aircraft and a gallon kit alone is probably as expensive as what you paid for the boat used. Unless you have more money than sense, steer away from the Imron. 5-Star paints have done me pretty well in the 6 years I've painted glassed hulls.
Now as for those cracks, if you said it was just here and there, then I would have suggested a gelcoat glaze. But if they are everywhere, this could be big trouble. Fiberglass hulls can rot, especially if they are not sealed properly. But don't be confused with the term rot. Rot in fiberglass is where the glass and resin have become brittle due to exposure. Such as a hairline crack allowing moisture in, winter comes and it freezes. Ice exapands the fibers and cracks the resin and the process repeats itself year after year until the hull is re-finished.
Sometimes though, rot can be too extensive to fix. However, since you have already taken her out and the hull hasn't caved in on you, you may just have to do a little repair work over a weekend or two or three.
First off, strip off all of the paint to the glass. Be very careful not to sand through the hull or allow the sanding pad to get so hot it burns a hole in the glass. The gelcoat color I normally see on most stock, glass hulls is white. Usually a semi-gloss color, sometimes dull.
Next, you'll want to get some gelcoat glaze (which you can get online from US Composites Inc.) to fill in and seal those cracks. Be sure your environment is as dry as possible (humidity under 50% is desirable). You can always make a visquine tent over the work area to keep bugs and dust away if you are working outside. The glaze doesn't shrink hardly at all, so be sure to squeegee that stuff nice and flat and remove the excess off asap.
Next, you need to buy a filler primer. This primer will naturally fill any small cracks you missed as well as prime your hull for painting. The primer is tan in color. Sand it until it is really slick. I usually wet sand with 220 grit first, then 300 grit, then 400 grit. The gradual reduction in grits has always made for an outstanding slick texture on my primed hulls.
Next, be sure to use some ';wax remover'; (ask your local paint shop what brand they carry). The stuff removes any chemicals such as human sweat, fingerprints, and even chemicals from your breath off the surface.
Next, you are ready to put on your urethane, marine paint. The mix includes the paint, hardener, and reducer. Be sure to follow your paint shop's suggestion on this. They know their paint better than anyone. Just spray on 3 coats. Wait 15 minutes in between each coat as well. It takes about 90 days for the stuff to fully harden, but you can use the hull in a week. I would suggest waiting two weeks. After day 90, you are free to clean and buff the hull.
If you wish to make the painted finish smooth and shinier, you can use a 600 grit then a 1200 grit wet sandpaper.
NO PAINT WILL STAY ON A FIBERGLASS BOAT BELOW THE WATER LINE (BUT) JELL COAT.you WILL NOT BE ABLE TO DO THIS ( I ASSURE YOU)
marine paints %26amp; other products sold here:Marine or auto paint?
awlgrip the hull. It is the best thing for it and will not have to be redone for many years.
Check out DuPont Imron paints, I think you will be happy with that. Also you won't have to clear coat it.
You will have to spray it with a gun and watch out for the fumes very bad for you.
the cracks are jelcoat cracks from to much sun, you need to get a gelcoat repair kit try Boatersworld.com ?
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you def have to use marine paint. Anything else will not only fade but also attract alge
Most boats are not painted but the color is manufactured in the gelcoat. But you can prep it and paint it just like they would a fiberglass car. Before sanding make sure you use a good degeaser and wax remover
May I suggest that, as it is a fiberglass vessel, then why don't you see about cleaning off the paint and reapplying ';gelcoat';, which was the original finish on the vessel.
It is far superior to just painting.
A local fiberglass business should be able to advise better on costs, etc., and they should also be able to advise if those cracks are from 'osmosis', which is a rot in the fiberglass.
Not mentioned in any of the other posts...gel coat cracks are also caused by it being applied to thick and not being able to flex with the fiberglass. Stress,(rough water is one example) exposure, etc. can cause/create cracks in gel coat. Also no one else mentioned wet sanding your present finish before redoing the paint job. I would also strongly suggest you reapply the gel coat...it is done for a reason, it acts the same way as the clear coat finish on the automotive paint. Also USE marine paint. Call a reputable marine repair facility and ask them for a recommendation.
I just painted my boat. It is aluminum though. I was an auto painter for about 5 years, and I do know automotive paint is pretty durable. I am not familiar with marine paint, how much it costs, or how durable. But when I bought the paint at the paint supply store, I asked about marine paint, and he said auto paint would be the best bet. I used Dupont. It's an easy paint to work with. I went with 3 coats of clear coat. I could have gotten away with 2, but I had enough in my gun for 1 more. I would be concerned about the sloppy paint job it has. I would recommend sanding as much paint off you can to get rid of the old paint job. Why spend your precious time painting it just to have it flake off from the last guys bad prep and paint job. As far as the cracks, you should be able to get away with sanding and filling them. There is a slight risk that they might come back or show thru the paint. The paint and supplies for my boat cost about 385.
I would definitely go with a urethane, marine paint for the hull. While Imron sounds nice from the other guy, bear in mind that the paint they are suggesting is normally for aircraft and a gallon kit alone is probably as expensive as what you paid for the boat used. Unless you have more money than sense, steer away from the Imron. 5-Star paints have done me pretty well in the 6 years I've painted glassed hulls.
Now as for those cracks, if you said it was just here and there, then I would have suggested a gelcoat glaze. But if they are everywhere, this could be big trouble. Fiberglass hulls can rot, especially if they are not sealed properly. But don't be confused with the term rot. Rot in fiberglass is where the glass and resin have become brittle due to exposure. Such as a hairline crack allowing moisture in, winter comes and it freezes. Ice exapands the fibers and cracks the resin and the process repeats itself year after year until the hull is re-finished.
Sometimes though, rot can be too extensive to fix. However, since you have already taken her out and the hull hasn't caved in on you, you may just have to do a little repair work over a weekend or two or three.
First off, strip off all of the paint to the glass. Be very careful not to sand through the hull or allow the sanding pad to get so hot it burns a hole in the glass. The gelcoat color I normally see on most stock, glass hulls is white. Usually a semi-gloss color, sometimes dull.
Next, you'll want to get some gelcoat glaze (which you can get online from US Composites Inc.) to fill in and seal those cracks. Be sure your environment is as dry as possible (humidity under 50% is desirable). You can always make a visquine tent over the work area to keep bugs and dust away if you are working outside. The glaze doesn't shrink hardly at all, so be sure to squeegee that stuff nice and flat and remove the excess off asap.
Next, you need to buy a filler primer. This primer will naturally fill any small cracks you missed as well as prime your hull for painting. The primer is tan in color. Sand it until it is really slick. I usually wet sand with 220 grit first, then 300 grit, then 400 grit. The gradual reduction in grits has always made for an outstanding slick texture on my primed hulls.
Next, be sure to use some ';wax remover'; (ask your local paint shop what brand they carry). The stuff removes any chemicals such as human sweat, fingerprints, and even chemicals from your breath off the surface.
Next, you are ready to put on your urethane, marine paint. The mix includes the paint, hardener, and reducer. Be sure to follow your paint shop's suggestion on this. They know their paint better than anyone. Just spray on 3 coats. Wait 15 minutes in between each coat as well. It takes about 90 days for the stuff to fully harden, but you can use the hull in a week. I would suggest waiting two weeks. After day 90, you are free to clean and buff the hull.
If you wish to make the painted finish smooth and shinier, you can use a 600 grit then a 1200 grit wet sandpaper.
NO PAINT WILL STAY ON A FIBERGLASS BOAT BELOW THE WATER LINE (BUT) JELL COAT.you WILL NOT BE ABLE TO DO THIS ( I ASSURE YOU)
Learning how to auto body paint?
I want to learn how to auto body paint, but I don't know how to get started. Do I take classes, find a shop to train me? Do I have to learn all about cars and trucks just to paint them?? Anybody have experience in this business?? Anyone know of schools that teach it in the Des Moines, IA area?? Any help would be great. ThanksLearning how to auto body paint?
You can either go to a technical school (a school that teaches specific things about fixing cars - for example UTI, Universal Technical Institute has a program like that), or you can make friends with a DIY car body man and he will teach you how to do it. There are lots of people like that who would love to have an apprentice - go to local Saturday-night car meets, go to mechanic shops around town, go to the local Earl Shieb or Maaco paint shops or the custom paint/body shops - you are bound to find someone around there that will help you get started. It's really an ';ask and you shall recieve'; situation :)
Good luck
You can either go to a technical school (a school that teaches specific things about fixing cars - for example UTI, Universal Technical Institute has a program like that), or you can make friends with a DIY car body man and he will teach you how to do it. There are lots of people like that who would love to have an apprentice - go to local Saturday-night car meets, go to mechanic shops around town, go to the local Earl Shieb or Maaco paint shops or the custom paint/body shops - you are bound to find someone around there that will help you get started. It's really an ';ask and you shall recieve'; situation :)
Good luck
DIY Sand/Spray Paint Auto Paint Job?
I have a '92 Miata whose paint is starting to peel. Given the age of the car, I really don't want to pay more than $100-150 to take care of it.
Has anyone tried to just sand the old paint off and then spray paint some glossy paint over the primer? Will it look really really bad?
Miata is a small car, so won't be too much area. But if it'll look really bad, I guess peeling paint look will have to do.DIY Sand/Spray Paint Auto Paint Job?
Well it probably won't look as bad as the job I once saw a fellow do with on a '55 Chevy, with a roller, but, it won't look like much more than what it is. A spray bomb paint job.DIY Sand/Spray Paint Auto Paint Job?
Go with the peeling paint , it will look baddddddcosmetic products
Has anyone tried to just sand the old paint off and then spray paint some glossy paint over the primer? Will it look really really bad?
Miata is a small car, so won't be too much area. But if it'll look really bad, I guess peeling paint look will have to do.DIY Sand/Spray Paint Auto Paint Job?
Well it probably won't look as bad as the job I once saw a fellow do with on a '55 Chevy, with a roller, but, it won't look like much more than what it is. A spray bomb paint job.DIY Sand/Spray Paint Auto Paint Job?
Go with the peeling paint , it will look badddddd
Where to get a paint job in New York? Whats the best Auto Body Shop?
I need a new paint job for my G35 coupe. I wanted to paint it Lambo. Yellow and possibly have them spray paint my name on the sides. But I have no idea where to go to do that dont really care about the price as long as they do a good job! Please help me... Thanks Where to get a paint job in New York? Whats the best Auto Body Shop?
TazZ, Let me start out by saying I'm not mechanically inclined when it comes to auto repair. Last year I had an accident with my Nissan Pulsar and I wasn't sure how to fix them. I tried to search the web for help, but the procedures were way too difficult for my skills. I ended up going to the dealship for my repairs. The dealership tends to charge more than mom and pop repair shops, but they've seen all sorts of situations (auto insurance problems, repair warranty issues, etc) and they seem to always find a way to help me. Maybe you can try calling auto repair shops in New York to see if they can help you. http://www.autorepairshopreview.com/New-York-Repair-Shops.html
TazZ, Let me start out by saying I'm not mechanically inclined when it comes to auto repair. Last year I had an accident with my Nissan Pulsar and I wasn't sure how to fix them. I tried to search the web for help, but the procedures were way too difficult for my skills. I ended up going to the dealship for my repairs. The dealership tends to charge more than mom and pop repair shops, but they've seen all sorts of situations (auto insurance problems, repair warranty issues, etc) and they seem to always find a way to help me. Maybe you can try calling auto repair shops in New York to see if they can help you. http://www.autorepairshopreview.com/New-York-Repair-Shops.html
How much for an auto paint job in Ensenada B.C. for a Mexican speaking Spanish?
What kind of car?
is it for the whole car?
are you changing color?
Can it be in Tijuana?
Answer this questions and I'll tell you laterHow much for an auto paint job in Ensenada B.C. for a Mexican speaking Spanish?
If you were to estimate on a audi a4 whole car .. painted black? approx?
is it for the whole car?
are you changing color?
Can it be in Tijuana?
Answer this questions and I'll tell you laterHow much for an auto paint job in Ensenada B.C. for a Mexican speaking Spanish?
If you were to estimate on a audi a4 whole car .. painted black? approx?
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Where can you get the best of the best auto body paint service in California?
preferably near UplandWhere can you get the best of the best auto body paint service in California?
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