I'm not a Painter but....

Cat797 · 03-15-2009, 03:23 PM

Hello,

I've got a standard off white CC and I would like to paint it. I don't know jack about painting, so I've got a couple of questions...

1. Can I sand it down with an air sander, etc.? Start with like 100 grit paper and work my way up to what? Will this take the paint off, or should I do something different?

2. What to use to fill the bigger gouges?

3. Can you get a decent looking paint job using rattlecans? I know that spray paint has come a long ways in recent years, but what to use? Can you use rattlecan clear on top of?

4. Or am I better off taking it to someone to shoot the color and clear, automotive style?

Sorry for the book........

Thanks,
Ed

Cat797 · 03-17-2009, 05:41 PM

bump.........

dougmcp · 03-17-2009, 05:44 PM

There quite a few members here that have rattle canned a couple of coats of color and a couple of coats of clear. They seem happy with their work. I guess it all depends on your prep, painting and level of acceptance.

craig tn · 03-17-2009, 07:38 PM

I wouldn't use 100 grit unless body is real rough. I would start with 220 -320 or so. Did you read the other threads in this category?

Cat797 · 03-17-2009, 07:57 PM

Yeah I did look at some of the threads, but I didn't see where it talked about taking a basically stock cart body and ...........

I started on it today, using 150 grit paper and a $35 Black and Decker orbital sander I bought from Menards. My questions about the paint stem from the fact that I am not an automotive body technician, nor do I own a paint gun, yet I want a quality paint job and am trying to determine if I can get that with spray cans or if I need to take it somewhere. I'm not putting the cart in the next SEMA show, but would like it to look decent.

Painting is not my forte, but hell I'll try anything once.

craig tn · 03-17-2009, 08:11 PM

I would say no on the quality with spray can, but I sure there are some that have.

pizzamaker · 03-17-2009, 08:27 PM

spray cans will work but i would do a panel at a time t'il you get hang of it. plus you have much better control

EazyGo · 03-17-2009, 08:38 PM

Man 150 is going to be way to coarse! I am a painter at a shop that paints the big Nascar haulers, and I have wrked at a few body shops, so if you need any help, would be glad to help. To start with, I would not use a rattle can, if you want a nice job, I am sure that there are guys out there that have got some nice results by doingit this way, but it would be very hard. If you started with 150, you will have to either prime it, and then sand the primer with 320 grit paper. (this is what I would do) Or.... you could try going over the 150. with something like 220 grit paper, and then go over that with 320 grit. After that, to get the bet results, you should spray a sealer ove the whole thing, before you spray the paint. If you have any questions, let me know, and I wil try and help you the best I can.

jwise · 03-17-2009, 09:40 PM

if its molded plastic dont sand it with anything coarser than 320 it will fuss up and make a mess. if its in good shape go to napa and get martin sienor 7223 adhesion promoter wash it with soap and water, and then rubbing alcohol, scuff sand with a gray scuff pad or 600 grit. spray the ap, follow the directions and primer. jim i am a painter

DOOmsman · 03-18-2009, 06:32 AM

It is hard to get a glossy finish with rattle cans

03-15-2009, 03:23 PM	#1
Cat797 Not Yet Wild Join Date: May 2008 Location: Central Illinois Posts: 18	I'm not a Painter but.... Hello, I've got a standard off white CC and I would like to paint it. I don't know jack about painting, so I've got a couple of questions... 1. Can I sand it down with an air sander, etc.? Start with like 100 grit paper and work my way up to what? Will this take the paint off, or should I do something different? 2. What to use to fill the bigger gouges? 3. Can you get a decent looking paint job using rattlecans? I know that spray paint has come a long ways in recent years, but what to use? Can you use rattlecan clear on top of? 4. Or am I better off taking it to someone to shoot the color and clear, automotive style? Sorry for the book........ Thanks, Ed

03-17-2009, 05:41 PM	#2
Cat797 Not Yet Wild Join Date: May 2008 Location: Central Illinois Posts: 18	Re: I'm not a Painter but.... bump.........

03-17-2009, 05:44 PM	#3
dougmcp Gone Wild Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Roseville, CA Posts: 2,757	Re: I'm not a Painter but.... There quite a few members here that have rattle canned a couple of coats of color and a couple of coats of clear. They seem happy with their work. I guess it all depends on your prep, painting and level of acceptance.

03-17-2009, 07:38 PM	#4
craig tn Gone Wild Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Covington, TN Posts: 1,942	Re: I'm not a Painter but.... I wouldn't use 100 grit unless body is real rough. I would start with 220 -320 or so. Did you read the other threads in this category?

03-17-2009, 07:57 PM	#5
Cat797 Not Yet Wild Join Date: May 2008 Location: Central Illinois Posts: 18	Re: I'm not a Painter but.... Yeah I did look at some of the threads, but I didn't see where it talked about taking a basically stock cart body and ........... I started on it today, using 150 grit paper and a $35 Black and Decker orbital sander I bought from Menards. My questions about the paint stem from the fact that I am not an automotive body technician, nor do I own a paint gun, yet I want a quality paint job and am trying to determine if I can get that with spray cans or if I need to take it somewhere. I'm not putting the cart in the next SEMA show, but would like it to look decent. Painting is not my forte, but hell I'll try anything once.

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03-17-2009, 08:11 PM	#6
craig tn Gone Wild Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Covington, TN Posts: 1,942	Re: I'm not a Painter but.... I would say no on the quality with spray can, but I sure there are some that have.

03-17-2009, 08:27 PM	#7
pizzamaker ****tard supreme Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: waldo,wisconsin Posts: 5,401	Re: I'm not a Painter but.... spray cans will work but i would do a panel at a time t'il you get hang of it. plus you have much better control

03-17-2009, 08:38 PM	#8
EazyGo Gone Wild Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Austin Minnesota Posts: 168	Re: I'm not a Painter but.... Man 150 is going to be way to coarse! I am a painter at a shop that paints the big Nascar haulers, and I have wrked at a few body shops, so if you need any help, would be glad to help. To start with, I would not use a rattle can, if you want a nice job, I am sure that there are guys out there that have got some nice results by doingit this way, but it would be very hard. If you started with 150, you will have to either prime it, and then sand the primer with 320 grit paper. (this is what I would do) Or.... you could try going over the 150. with something like 220 grit paper, and then go over that with 320 grit. After that, to get the bet results, you should spray a sealer ove the whole thing, before you spray the paint. If you have any questions, let me know, and I wil try and help you the best I can.

03-17-2009, 09:40 PM	#9
jwise Not Yet Wild Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 41	Re: I'm not a Painter but.... if its molded plastic dont sand it with anything coarser than 320 it will fuss up and make a mess. if its in good shape go to napa and get martin sienor 7223 adhesion promoter wash it with soap and water, and then rubbing alcohol, scuff sand with a gray scuff pad or 600 grit. spray the ap, follow the directions and primer. jim i am a painter
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03-18-2009, 06:32 AM	#10
DOOmsman Gone Wild Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Reddick IL Posts: 11,220	Re: I'm not a Painter but.... It is hard to get a glossy finish with rattle cans

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