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Where can i get my car painted??
- Hole Nova Level
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Where can i get my car painted??
That aint gonna rape the sh-t outta me??
I went to Macco and got an estimate.
I get some super analytical-car guy, of course-no surprises there, that wants to fix every nook and cranny, scratch and bubble, "possible" rust-issues, rust you can't even see (behind wheel wells) on my car.
I just want new paint/color. Can't I get that done? I'm just crusing around town and driving only in the summer time, i'm not trying to win an award at the f-cking Down-Town Car Show.
I went to Macco and got an estimate.
I get some super analytical-car guy, of course-no surprises there, that wants to fix every nook and cranny, scratch and bubble, "possible" rust-issues, rust you can't even see (behind wheel wells) on my car.
I just want new paint/color. Can't I get that done? I'm just crusing around town and driving only in the summer time, i'm not trying to win an award at the f-cking Down-Town Car Show.
- Hole Nova Level
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Re: Where can i get my car painted??
Apparently if you bend far enough over, and tilt your head at a 45 degree angle, you can see a small "hump" on one of my door, that Macco said they had to fix....
I don't f-ckin care!!!!
I don't f-ckin care!!!!
- Cobey
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Re: Where can i get my car painted??
You can maybe find a sketchy body shop who would do some work like that, but you'll get what you pay for. It will probably look like shit.
The reason they want to fix the rust and imperfections now isn't to bend you over, but to allow the paint job to last for more than 6-12 months.
If you wanna get it done on the cheap and don't mind some DIY work, I've seen some threads on other forums where they use plastidip for cars.
The reason they want to fix the rust and imperfections now isn't to bend you over, but to allow the paint job to last for more than 6-12 months.
If you wanna get it done on the cheap and don't mind some DIY work, I've seen some threads on other forums where they use plastidip for cars.
- Hole Nova Level
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Re: Where can i get my car painted??
I just texted my old boy, he does paint/body work, he said the price is what it is....f-ck me!Cobey wrote: ↑Wed Jul 24, 2019 2:25 pm You can maybe find a sketchy body shop who would do some work like that, but you'll get what you pay for. It will probably look like shit.
The reason they want to fix the rust and imperfections now isn't to bend you over, but to allow the paint job to last for more than 6-12 months.
If you wanna get it done on the cheap and don't mind some DIY work, I've seen some threads on other forums where they use plastidip for cars.
He can't do it any cheaper than what Maacco said. Imma have to pay the piper on this one.
- Cobey
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Re: Where can i get my car painted??
Yeah, they are probably covering their asses. They don't want you coming back in a year because rust overtook your paint job.Hole Nova Level wrote: ↑Wed Jul 24, 2019 3:18 pmI just texted my old boy, he does paint/body work, he said the price is what it is....f-ck me!Cobey wrote: ↑Wed Jul 24, 2019 2:25 pm You can maybe find a sketchy body shop who would do some work like that, but you'll get what you pay for. It will probably look like shit.
The reason they want to fix the rust and imperfections now isn't to bend you over, but to allow the paint job to last for more than 6-12 months.
If you wanna get it done on the cheap and don't mind some DIY work, I've seen some threads on other forums where they use plastidip for cars.
He can't do it any cheaper than what Maacco said. Imma have to pay the piper on this one.
It's a shit ton of prep work if you want to do it yourself, but with plastidip, it can be a DIY thing. Tons of "how-to's" out there if you're interested.
- Hole Nova Level
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Re: Where can i get my car painted??
Wait your serious????? You can DYI painting a car!?!??Cobey wrote: ↑Wed Jul 24, 2019 3:22 pmYeah, they are probably covering their asses. They don't want you coming back in a year because rust overtook your paint job.Hole Nova Level wrote: ↑Wed Jul 24, 2019 3:18 pmI just texted my old boy, he does paint/body work, he said the price is what it is....f-ck me!Cobey wrote: ↑Wed Jul 24, 2019 2:25 pm You can maybe find a sketchy body shop who would do some work like that, but you'll get what you pay for. It will probably look like shit.
The reason they want to fix the rust and imperfections now isn't to bend you over, but to allow the paint job to last for more than 6-12 months.
If you wanna get it done on the cheap and don't mind some DIY work, I've seen some threads on other forums where they use plastidip for cars.
He can't do it any cheaper than what Maacco said. Imma have to pay the piper on this one.
It's a shit ton of prep work if you want to do it yourself, but with plastidip, it can be a DIY thing. Tons of "how-to's" out there if you're interested.
I'm gonna check this out...
- Cobey
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Re: Where can i get my car painted??
If you have a halfway clean garage, yeah.Hole Nova Level wrote: ↑Wed Jul 24, 2019 3:25 pmWait your serious????? You can DYI painting a car!?!??Cobey wrote: ↑Wed Jul 24, 2019 3:22 pmYeah, they are probably covering their asses. They don't want you coming back in a year because rust overtook your paint job.Hole Nova Level wrote: ↑Wed Jul 24, 2019 3:18 pm
I just texted my old boy, he does paint/body work, he said the price is what it is....f-ck me!
He can't do it any cheaper than what Maacco said. Imma have to pay the piper on this one.
It's a shit ton of prep work if you want to do it yourself, but with plastidip, it can be a DIY thing. Tons of "how-to's" out there if you're interested.
I'm gonna check this out...
Its a shit ton of work...I definitely wouldn't undertake it personally, but it's an option. Plastidip isn't exactly paint though, so I don't recall what degree of sanding was necessary, but I don't believe it was as extensive as it would be with paint.
- Hole Nova Level
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Re: Where can i get my car painted??
Oh i'm bout to take it to a hole-Nova Level, after watching some of these DYI vids!!!Cobey wrote: ↑Wed Jul 24, 2019 3:28 pmIf you have a halfway clean garage, yeah.Hole Nova Level wrote: ↑Wed Jul 24, 2019 3:25 pmWait your serious????? You can DYI painting a car!?!??Cobey wrote: ↑Wed Jul 24, 2019 3:22 pm
Yeah, they are probably covering their asses. They don't want you coming back in a year because rust overtook your paint job.
It's a shit ton of prep work if you want to do it yourself, but with plastidip, it can be a DIY thing. Tons of "how-to's" out there if you're interested.
I'm gonna check this out...
I definitely wouldn't undertake it personally, but it's an option.
- Cobey
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Re: Where can i get my car painted??
It's basically a vinyl wrap in a can. I've seen a bunch that looked pretty good with the matte finish of the plastidip.Hole Nova Level wrote: ↑Wed Jul 24, 2019 3:44 pmOh i'm bout to take it to a hole-Nova Level, after watching some of these DYI vids!!!Cobey wrote: ↑Wed Jul 24, 2019 3:28 pmIf you have a halfway clean garage, yeah.Hole Nova Level wrote: ↑Wed Jul 24, 2019 3:25 pm
Wait your serious????? You can DYI painting a car!?!??
I'm gonna check this out...
I definitely wouldn't undertake it personally, but it's an option.
Consider me subscribed to this thread. Keep me updated.
- Hole Nova Level
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Re: Where can i get my car painted??
Cobey i'm watching DYI vids...Cobey wrote: ↑Wed Jul 24, 2019 3:46 pmIt's basically a vinyl wrap in a can. I've seen a bunch that looked pretty good with the matte finish of the plastidip.Hole Nova Level wrote: ↑Wed Jul 24, 2019 3:44 pmOh i'm bout to take it to a hole-Nova Level, after watching some of these DYI vids!!!
Consider me subscribed to this thread. Keep me updated.
Questions for you:
I see dudes washing the car first, then sanding, then washing it again, then sanding it again....etc...
I see dudes washing the car, sanding, putting some sort of spray on (wax/dirt remover?) then wash it again, sand it again etc...
Then they'll add primer, then sand that (why?) etc...
Then apply the paint.
Question is what are the best "steps" and what are the purposes of such. I'm no "fixer" type, but I learn quick, teach me and I will succeed.
Talk simple.
example:
Primer- do this after you sand, primer helps the surface absorb and adhere the paint...
Sand- use XYZ grit....do this first, the purpose of washing is.....wash before and after...this helps it....etc...
Teach me Cobey....
Teach..
Me....
I can do this.
- Cobey
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Re: Where can i get my car painted??
Paint/body work isn't exactly my forte, if I'm honest. If you're looking for an actual paint job, that's a pretty aggressive undertaking for a DIY thing.Hole Nova Level wrote: ↑Wed Jul 24, 2019 8:40 pmCobey i'm watching DYI vids...Cobey wrote: ↑Wed Jul 24, 2019 3:46 pmIt's basically a vinyl wrap in a can. I've seen a bunch that looked pretty good with the matte finish of the plastidip.Hole Nova Level wrote: ↑Wed Jul 24, 2019 3:44 pm
Oh i'm bout to take it to a hole-Nova Level, after watching some of these DYI vids!!!
Consider me subscribed to this thread. Keep me updated.
Questions for you:
I see dudes washing the car first, then sanding, then washing it again, then sanding it again....etc...
I see dudes washing the car, sanding, putting some sort of spray on (wax/dirt remover?) then wash it again, sand it again etc...
Then they'll add primer, then sand that (why?) etc...
Then apply the paint.
Question is what are the best "steps" and what are the purposes of such. I'm no "fixer" type, but I learn quick, teach me and I will succeed.
Talk simple.
example:
Primer- do this after you sand, primer helps the surface absorb and adhere the paint...
Sand- use XYZ grit....do this first, the purpose of washing is.....wash before and after...this helps it....etc...
Teach me Cobey....
Teach..
Me....
I can do this.
That being said, my understanding is
wash thoroughly to remove dirt
sand to strip it down to bare metal
wash again to remove dust and other particulates that accumulate from sanding
Do any and all prep work here, like covering windows, mirrors, trim work, anything you don't want paint to hit at all
primer does what you stated in your post and also prevents oxidization (i.e. rust)
I've never heard of sanding after priming, but I have little-to-no experience in this, but I'd imagine you'd use a very fine grit here and just remove any and all imperfections you'd come across after the primer dries.
Then apply paint
The reason I specifically suggested using Plastidip is that you can skip the sanding and priming in the above since it's a sprayable vinyl wrap rather than paint. I've seen plenty of great looking examples online.
https://www.dipyourcar.com/
- Hole Nova Level
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Re: Where can i get my car painted??
Very interesting Cobey, This may be the path I take!!!
Thanks bruh!
Thanks bruh!