Planty02
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I've recently had a go at doing my own semi smooth boot on a spare hatch and im now looking to spray it. Could people please give me some advice on what steps to take. Heres how i did my alloys:
Rub down
Prime (2 - 3 coats)
Rub down primer
Paint (2-3 layers)
Lacquer (2-3 layers)
Do I need to do anything differently and will I be able to get a shiny factory finish. The alloys were done with rattle cans, will I be able to do a boot with them or will a compressor be required?
Thanks in advance 
[Edited on 03-06-2006 by Planty02]
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Planty02
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anyone?
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cossie_corsa
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i've found you can get a tidy basecoat finish with a good brand of rattle can but i've never been able to get that good of a finish with the laquer.
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Planty02
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Yeah ive had a good basecoat with cans but when i did a practice spray on the boot lid i found that the paint came out quite patchy in places
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ed
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That sounds about right. Give it a go, if it goes wrong then you could get them powder coated.
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Planty02
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quote:
Originally posted by ed
That sounds about right. Give it a go, if it goes wrong then you could get them powder coated.
The wheels are already done using that method and came out fine - its the boot lid that came out patchy and I need advice on mate. Looking for tips on:
Getting a flat shiny finish
Getting the colour to match the rest of the car
Do I need a compressor or could i use cans?
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Tomnova16
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rattle cans are only for small curvy area really unless its a straight colour the only way to do it is to prep it all yourself then take it to a bodyshop for the base and clear. shouldn't cost too much if you do the prep yourself.
http://www.lemass.co.uk/ for all your automotive/bodyshop needs
Located in Chalfont st Peter
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Planty02
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In that case I might look into getting a compressor and having a go myself. I'd be looking at something like 24L tank, 1-1.5hp.
Would this be suitable for this and similar projects (ie one panel, alloys etc)
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Tomnova16
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would have to be at least 50L they are quite cheap on ebay 2-3 hp aswell the bigger the better. try getting an upright one aswell they save loads of space
http://www.lemass.co.uk/ for all your automotive/bodyshop needs
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Planty02
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ok cheers
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