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<blockquote data-quote="Black Gold 380R" data-source="post: 15616240" data-attributes="member: 70025"><p>I don't think it's hard at all, but I have been painting for many years.</p><p></p><p>Doing it this way (taking it apart) just takes patience as there are obviously a lot of tiny parts. Other than that it will depend on the materials you use and the tools at your disposal.</p><p></p><p>Meaning; are you going to use rattle can or automotive paint? Once you choose your materials do you have the knowledge of the materials and the tools to use them?</p><p></p><p>Rattle can is easy, just shake and shoot. Automotive paint is more difficult, but the finished product is even better than the original finish. With automotive paint the materials are expensive. Then you have to "MIX" your materials (normally base coat needs a reducer and clear coat might need an activator and a reducer). Once you mix your materials you have to spray it and then let it "flash" before your next coat. The same holds true for your clear coat.</p><p></p><p>Also, with rattle can you already have a source of compressed air. With automotive paint you either need an airbrush and mini compressor or you can use a paint gun and air compressor.</p><p></p><p>I have both an air brush and paint guns. With this project I used my small paint gun and air compressor to apply the automotive base coat and then clear coat.</p><p></p><p>Lastly, the decals. I have purchased decal paper from eBay. Then I use PowerPoint (PP) to make my decals. I either go online and download images to use or I create them in PP. Then I use a laser jet printer to print my images onto the decal paper.</p><p></p><p>So, my process goes like this:</p><ol> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Take car apart and bag parts<br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Chemically strip metal parts</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Sand plastic parts</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Tape up areas to protect (i.e. plastic window, third brake light, chin spoiler, etc.)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Shoot rattle can primer</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Shoot automotive base coat (I normally use Nasson or NAPA because of lower pricing)<br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Create decals</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Apply decals</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Shoot automotive clear coat (I normally use House of Kolor because it is durable and shines like crazy)<br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Fix any imperfections (i.e. minor runs get sanded out and then paint is polished)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Reassemble car</li> </ol><p>There are a lot of steps involved and depending on the paint and materials you use will determine the expense and outcome of the final product. However, if you're mechanically inclined and you have the right tools it is very doable.</p><p></p><p>I enjoy doing this as a hobby. It is stress relief and when it's done you have something unique and knowing you created it can be rewarding. Then if someone is willing to buy it that makes it just that much more rewarding.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Black Gold 380R, post: 15616240, member: 70025"] I don't think it's hard at all, but I have been painting for many years. Doing it this way (taking it apart) just takes patience as there are obviously a lot of tiny parts. Other than that it will depend on the materials you use and the tools at your disposal. Meaning; are you going to use rattle can or automotive paint? Once you choose your materials do you have the knowledge of the materials and the tools to use them? Rattle can is easy, just shake and shoot. Automotive paint is more difficult, but the finished product is even better than the original finish. With automotive paint the materials are expensive. Then you have to "MIX" your materials (normally base coat needs a reducer and clear coat might need an activator and a reducer). Once you mix your materials you have to spray it and then let it "flash" before your next coat. The same holds true for your clear coat. Also, with rattle can you already have a source of compressed air. With automotive paint you either need an airbrush and mini compressor or you can use a paint gun and air compressor. I have both an air brush and paint guns. With this project I used my small paint gun and air compressor to apply the automotive base coat and then clear coat. Lastly, the decals. I have purchased decal paper from eBay. Then I use PowerPoint (PP) to make my decals. I either go online and download images to use or I create them in PP. Then I use a laser jet printer to print my images onto the decal paper. So, my process goes like this: [LIST=1] [*]Take car apart and bag parts [*]Chemically strip metal parts [*]Sand plastic parts [*]Tape up areas to protect (i.e. plastic window, third brake light, chin spoiler, etc.) [*]Shoot rattle can primer [*]Shoot automotive base coat (I normally use Nasson or NAPA because of lower pricing) [*]Create decals [*]Apply decals [*]Shoot automotive clear coat (I normally use House of Kolor because it is durable and shines like crazy) [*]Fix any imperfections (i.e. minor runs get sanded out and then paint is polished) [*]Reassemble car [/LIST] There are a lot of steps involved and depending on the paint and materials you use will determine the expense and outcome of the final product. However, if you're mechanically inclined and you have the right tools it is very doable. I enjoy doing this as a hobby. It is stress relief and when it's done you have something unique and knowing you created it can be rewarding. Then if someone is willing to buy it that makes it just that much more rewarding. [/QUOTE]
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