Painting your classic

Post by **katiekat** » Wed May 13, 2009 6:15 pm

Had another go at spraying today!

Can anyone recommend a good spray gun as mine is a suction feed and I think gravity feed is better isn't it? How much does a litre of good thinners cost? I had to use standard as money is a bit tight! Here is a picture of the bonnet after the first coat:<br>

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Post by **ani** » Wed May 13, 2009 6:25 pm

Hi Katie,

I'm impressed and yes you can do mine

Good luck with the rest of it.

(will you do all the prep for me as well

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Post by **aupickup** » Wed May 13, 2009 6:28 pm

hey prety good

but i would have taken the chrome badges off and the side strips

Post by **katiekat** » Wed May 13, 2009 6:57 pm

ani wrote:Hi Katie,

I'm impressed and yes you can do mine Good luck with the rest of it.

(will you do all the prep for me as well )

If you pay for my petrol and accommodation I'll do it for you! That red you bought will look lovely!

Post by **ani** » Wed May 13, 2009 7:13 pm

That sounds like an offer too good to refuse

I'll let you finish your moggie first and then we can talk again. I thought you were joking when you suggested setting up in business - you could be onto a winner - but you will probably need a bit more than petrol money and accommodation. Unless of course you just develop a passion for doing it out of the kindness of your heart. Grrrrrrrrrrate

Post by **katiekat** » Wed May 13, 2009 7:46 pm

Ok, I'll finish my blue moggie and I've got another moggie to practice on, and also two modern cars that need a lick of paint!

Yes I would like to set my own business up, I wasn't joking. I just need a bit practice! I've been repairing body work and painting cars for years now but proper spraying is new to me. I realise it takes a long time to become a professional sprayer but I think I can do a good job on classic cars. I was thinking that if someone couldn't afford an expensive professional job then maybe I would be a cheaper alternative.

I'd really like to become a paint sprayer but nothing is ever easy is it?

Post by **aupickup** » Wed May 13, 2009 7:57 pm

prep is the important thing here
also of course to do it as a buiseness you would need to do a bit more practice on yours until you are confident

also most cars would need to be taken back to good metal for reactions against old paint

and dont forget its all well doing your own but when folk are paying is a different thing all together

also good to learn sometricks of the trade as well

also normally glass needs to come out for a body spray

but good luck on it anyway

Post by **ani** » Wed May 13, 2009 8:00 pm

Fantastic

If I was nearer I'd be giving you a hand. Keep the photos coming and I'm sure you will be inundated with requests. For the pick-up I imagine it would only be fair for me to try and do some of the preparation work. I'm not looking for a super professional finish - just make it look better than it is now. (that won't be difficult)

Post by **aupickup** » Wed May 13, 2009 8:03 pm

also do not forget health and safty issues if not spraying in a proper ventilated booth

not allways practical to spray outdoors

Post by **katiekat** » Wed May 13, 2009 8:07 pm

Yes I agree, the prep work seems to be 99% of the job!

Is it possible to use isolator to get round paint reaction? I expect a customer would expect a Rolls Royce showroom type finish.

I could only offer a repectable looking car at the end! Not a show winner!

Post by **ani** » Wed May 13, 2009 8:07 pm

Unless you don't like your neighbours

Post by **katiekat** » Wed May 13, 2009 8:08 pm

ani wrote:Fantastic If I was nearer I'd be giving you a hand. Keep the photos coming and I'm sure you will be inundated with requests. For the pick-up I imagine it would only be fair for me to try and do some of the preparation work. I'm not looking for a super professional finish - just make it look better than it is now. (that won't be difficult)

That's the sort of job I was thinking of!

Post by **aupickup** » Wed May 13, 2009 8:12 pm

in my experience of paying customers they say one thing and mean another

akso if doing it for a living you need to earn a living, not as easy as it sounds

but you can still get a nice shiny finish, that would be expected to last a few years if one was paying

Post by **ani** » Wed May 13, 2009 8:13 pm

I'll make a great big plastic bubble for Katie to work in and fix up a cold air blower in one end and a hover at the other - that should do the trick

I will of course provide the bacon sandwiches and chocolate hob-nobs

and a spare room with a big cooked breakfast every day.

Post by **katiekat** » Wed May 13, 2009 8:15 pm

ani wrote:I'll make a great big plastic bubble for Katie to work in and fix up a cold air blower in one end and a hover at the other - that should do the trick

I will of course provide the bacon sandwiches and chocolate hob-nobs and a spare room with a big cooked breakfast every day.

That sounds great!

Post by **aupickup** » Wed May 13, 2009 8:15 pm

would need a very big bubble

but seriously there are enviromental issues

Post by **jonathon** » Wed May 13, 2009 8:18 pm

ani wrote:I'll make a great big plastic bubble for Katie to work in and fix up a cold air blower in one end and a hover at the other - that should do the trick

I will of course provide the bacon sandwiches and chocolate hob-nobs and a spare room with a big cooked breakfast every day.

Blimey I'll come down and spray it if they are the terms

Post by **ani** » Wed May 13, 2009 8:21 pm

If someone wants a Rolls Royce finish they can go to Rolls for it - Kate would be offering the sort of service I would want and therefore expect there would be many others who would be prepared to have the same. At the end of the day we get what we're prepared to pay for.
Katie - will you be able to do it the Tartan Pattern below

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Post by **katiekat** » Wed May 13, 2009 8:23 pm

I have a stencil for that!

Post by **mckenzie** » Wed May 13, 2009 8:23 pm

That looks very good for your first attempt WELL DONE, has given me the urge to have a go myself
Well done again
Tony