Hey guys, I actually think I might want to paint my own body kit. I think it would be a good experience to learn how too. What do I need to start? How much would an airbrush kit and an air compressor cost me? Does anyone want to learn with me here in so cal that lives close to Valencia? Anyone know the first steps I should do? So many questions... So little knowledge...

 

you would have to buy a compressor and if you want you can use my airbrush gun. you would want a compressor that can kick out 50-60 PSI, other than that there's no real requirement, i believe. most paint stores can mix the factory color of your car for you - the more expensive ones use a spectrophotometer to get the EXACT color of your car (to account for the paint fade over time since you bought the car)... much more expensive, and mostly unnecessary. seeing as how you're on a budget i wouldn't go that route - i would just get the factory color. then of course you'll need paint... and someone to do it with you! if kareem can't help out, i might be able to give you a hand... i did my kit with kareem and feel like i could do a good job given the opportunity.

so here's the shopping list:

1. compressor (this is probably gonna be bucks, bro, but check prices on ebay)... you can use my gun rather than buy one... that saves you about $150...
2. sandpaper (400 grit, 500 grit, 1000 grit, 1200 grit, 2000 grit; 'bout 3 sheets of each at least)
3. primer (for that whole kit you'll need 5-6 cans of primer from autozone or somewhere similar)
4. paint (i went through about 4 quarts on just the FB, RB, and SS, and i wish i had more. you'll probably need at least 6 quarts)
5. the stuff you mix with the paint (think it's called actualizer, i don't really remember, kareem can refresh my memory)
6. clear coat (you'll probably want at least 2 quarts of this, too, maybe 3-4 so that you can do a few layers)
7. actualizer for the clear coat

oh ya... and a garage to paint in! let me know if you've got any questions, or if you're interested in me helping out at all.

 

hey man i'ld greatly appreciate your help, but u live so far... damn... i have a garage to do it in, I could do it at my old house before we sell it... heheh... jus leave a few paint stains... anywayz... yah i'ld like your help... my budget is 300, 400 if necessary... i can primer it and sand it myself... its jus the paint thing i am worried about... so hit me up later... i go on spring break on april 5... so maybe we can do it then, maybe urban will help out too... i reallie wanna learn... Kareem has a good business going... and I want to get in on it...

 

F*ck that. Go to a body shop...

 

If you want to try it, I've had great success with www.paintscratch.com, they were able to match the factory paint on my blaze yellow WRX.

 

body shops cost too much... and pluz i am saving lots of money, who knows i myte change the color of my lancer in 2 years anywas. Pluz i found out of my friends that I could go down to Autozone and borrow their airbrush and aircompressor for free... All i gotta pay is collateral (i think das how u spell it)... n yah... jus gotta get paint and primer still... thanks guys for your input tho...


Edit: I could use some suggestions on techniques and stuff too... so keep them posts coming... thanks

 

YO Dood I live in Valencia! Where are you in Valencia!?

 

hey, i wanna buy some stuff from house of kolors, but there arent any prices.

 

I live in Canyon Country, I go to Canyon High School, but yah i live behind the jack in the crack in canyon country, do u kno how to paint cars?

 

LoL I have no idea how to paint cars but if I have extra time aside from work/school I would be interested in helping. I go to school at C.o.C. & live in NorthBridge....(right near Best Buy/Valencia High)

 

Get a paintbrush and paint from the hardware store.

 

Um... That isn't going to cut it. Do you even know what your talking about. I am going to need an Airbrush kit, an aircompressor, primer, the paint, and the clear coat. I think the paint, clearcoat, and primer will cost me 200, and das like my limit right there. Thankfully, Kareem agreed to teach me how on a card board peice. Anyways yah, thanks to Kareem. Does anyone in the Valencia area want to join me when I paint my kit?

 

im not from valencia.. im near ontario, id like to stop by and watch/help if its ok. Im gettin my evo VII wing soon and i want to paint it myself to save cash. This would really help me out by watching/helping you guys.

 

Thats cool, I am going to learn how to paint from Kareem, maybe you can ask him, if you want to just learn how? We are going to do it at his house sometime within the next month.

 

nice, ill get in touch with kareem and see if its ok.