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Basscrazy

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2nd Apr 06 at 11:58

Planning on learning from practise in my spare time

Basically selling my car off etc paying off lovely debts and i plan on renting a unit as will be able to afford it no probs when stuffs payed off

Basically just to guys that have tought themselfs would like bit of advice

Im gonna rent a unit but do units have restrictions on spraying due to fumes etc as in the owners do they have to be informed obviously i will need to set up proper ventalation if i decide to keep learning but for now just wanna learn stuff

Als is a 5ltr compressor sufficiant to do spraying as can get one of these and spray guns etc for a really good price just wasnt sure on the size....

As i plan to buy a cheap nova or corsa good engine but shoot bodywork and use it as a project to learn on maybe make some money off it to pay for more equipment

Any advice/warnings from people that have done this would be great maybe advice on what not to do or what best avenue is

Gregor

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2nd Apr 06 at 12:00

You are going to need ££££ to do it right.

Speak to Iaz or Ed

Basscrazy

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2nd Apr 06 at 12:02

im aware of that but i can get compressor etc no problems and renting somewhere shouldnt be a problem

so initially setting up shouldnt be mega bucks just if i start getting expensive equipment etc

smart_corsa324

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2nd Apr 06 at 12:22

u will need a to inform the person u r renting the unit from tht u r spraying many placs wont let u as off fumes, but u will need desent ventalation and everything i wouldnt bother if i was u bro go to collage and learn it or work for sumone and after a while asked if u can use there premissis for doing wht u want be alot cheaper trust

Basscrazy

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2nd Apr 06 at 12:25

i only want to do it as a spare time thing so i can do stuff on my own car and mates if they need things spraying im not really into going proffessional yet as i dont have the option to go to college yet may do in time to come

Predator Corsa

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2nd Apr 06 at 12:35

your need a hell of alot more then 5lt to spray, 50lt at the minimum, its alot of hassle, more then its worth, take my advise and just get the professionals to do it. trust me!

Basscrazy

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2nd Apr 06 at 12:37

not worth teaching myself then thats a pity just thought it would be handy if i got any damage etc would be easy repair

nvm cheers for adivce predator

CorsAsh

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2nd Apr 06 at 12:51

I've been doing it for three years self taught and am only just starting to get finishes from the gun that I'm happy with.

Basscrazy

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2nd Apr 06 at 12:52

has it been mega costly?

X 60RSA

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2nd Apr 06 at 13:04

I was talking to my mate who is a sprayer, its taken him a while to get the finish he wants on cars, only way it to practise though, but preferably not a car you'll be driving lol

There is alot more to it that i thought.

[Edited on 02-04-2006 by X 60RSA]

Basscrazy

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2nd Apr 06 at 13:05

i was just gonna get a shitter body wise and practise

i would have to be really good to do owt on car i want to get i want a golf and dont really wanna touch that

CorsAsh

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2nd Apr 06 at 13:06

quote:
Originally posted by Basscrazy
has it been mega costly?

Spent a few hundred quid I reckon.

Basscrazy

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2nd Apr 06 at 13:08

see thats what i thought

im really thinking of giving it a proper go

craig8

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2nd Apr 06 at 13:27

theres only one way to learn mate, might as well go for it but it takes alot of practice
expect to pay a few hundred quid on equipment before hand though

ebay is great for spray equipment as it seems to be cheaper than most shops/outlets etc

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Basscrazy

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2nd Apr 06 at 13:31

i think i will give it a go will take a bit of time to get equipment and unit but i think im gonna give it a go

woodwardsbodyshop

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2nd Apr 06 at 13:42

to practice on i used to just spray small panels like wings and spoilers and things, taken me about 2 years to get good finishes, just go for it mate, no harm in trying

Wrighty

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2nd Apr 06 at 14:56

quote:
Originally posted by woodwardsbodyshop
to practice on i used to just spray small panels like wings and spoilers and things, taken me about 2 years to get good finishes, just go for it mate, no harm in trying

exactly

dont be scared to have a go!

CoastalCorsa

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2nd Apr 06 at 15:17

i taught myself to spray its all about prep

i did not know a thing about spraying a year ago now i have a better understanding i got advice from several people who do spray work more advice from an ex sprayer who now owns a paint an panel shop i could never get my head round the flatting process wiv laquers but now i understand before you spray anything or buy anything ask for advice this way you will find out all the things you need to know

Basscrazy

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2nd Apr 06 at 15:26

Cheers for the advice guys

i will just ask people tons of questions to learn flatting with laquers etc and study on internet or books etc

just doing bodywork i know its gonna sound dodgy when i have finished a bit and looks really good eg filling flatting or smoothing im really chuffed and i would like to do sideline projects

Basscrazy

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2nd Apr 06 at 18:36

im gonna buy a cheap poop corsa and fully redo it all as a project and learn on it

need to look into units really

woodwardsbodyshop

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2nd Apr 06 at 18:37

always the best thing to do is get a shitter, even if it has rust all over you can learn how to get rid of it aswell and in the long run you will have a wider knowledge of everything

Basscrazy

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2nd Apr 06 at 18:39

yea im thinking that then i will be able to sort most stuff out/weld half decent etc

Then will swap engine for summet bigger just know to get enigne from reliable source now and if all goes well can be my car or sell

woodwardsbodyshop

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2nd Apr 06 at 18:43

always more rewarding when you know you have done it yourself

Basscrazy

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2nd Apr 06 at 18:44

yep and good thing is when its all set up i can show examples and get advice off some guys off here

BeArDy

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2nd Apr 06 at 18:54

Your best bet it to find a night course on Painting mate, learns you all the right and wrong things to do, as if your self taught when somthing go's wrong you will not know what the problem is.

i am in my 2nd year at night school doing a paint refreshing course 1 night a week. You could just do the 1 year as thats where they teach you everything, and the second year you put it all into practice.

With most self taught people (some on here who are doing there own work) have done stuff the wrong way and will not get the results they are looking for, as they think there doing it right.

Failing Collage, go to a bodyshop and ask if you can help out 1 day a week for free.

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