rickwrench
Famous Member
Very interesting thread from Mopar forum:
50 Dollar Paint Job
The interesting part starts about 8-10 posts down, then, it's about 40 pages of info.
I have to say I considered the idea of rolling on paint as ridiculous, BUT, I just finished a few experimental coats on the hood of the Corvair, which, prior to prep, had seven year old Rustoleum rattle can paint, (well used race vehicles get no respect).
And...Holy Crap! It works!
I'm going to do the whole car.
I mixed the Rustoleum (Tremclad = Rustoleum) paint 50/50 with mineral spirits, and used a 4" wide, high density foam roller, as instructed. Using the mineral spirits slows the flash and lets the paint self level very well. 2 coats - wet sand, 2 coats - wet sand, 2 coats - wet sand, let cure and then finish.
Lots of elbow grease and patience involved but I suspect most folks here have much more sweat equity in their cars than wallet equity.
Not a high zoot show finish, but, so far, it looks every bit as good as a single stage acrylic. As with all paint jobs, prep is 90% of the result.
Rick
50 Dollar Paint Job
The interesting part starts about 8-10 posts down, then, it's about 40 pages of info.
I have to say I considered the idea of rolling on paint as ridiculous, BUT, I just finished a few experimental coats on the hood of the Corvair, which, prior to prep, had seven year old Rustoleum rattle can paint, (well used race vehicles get no respect).
And...Holy Crap! It works!
I'm going to do the whole car.
I mixed the Rustoleum (Tremclad = Rustoleum) paint 50/50 with mineral spirits, and used a 4" wide, high density foam roller, as instructed. Using the mineral spirits slows the flash and lets the paint self level very well. 2 coats - wet sand, 2 coats - wet sand, 2 coats - wet sand, let cure and then finish.
Lots of elbow grease and patience involved but I suspect most folks here have much more sweat equity in their cars than wallet equity.
Not a high zoot show finish, but, so far, it looks every bit as good as a single stage acrylic. As with all paint jobs, prep is 90% of the result.
Rick