Looking for links and tips on auto painting...

[Jay]

I want to paint Project CJ-57 myself.... never tried it before, but
what the hell.

Does anybody know of any good on-line guides (or possibly have any
tips themselves they's like to share) to get me started??

Thanks, in advance, for any help!
Jay

Project CJ-57
http://www.zianet.com/jkabler

[ydoucare]

Try www.eastwoodcompany.com. they have books, videos, tools etc. most
anything you could want.

[Dr.Mole the Whip]

Try this link...

http://www.xs11.com/faq/paintfaq.shtml

ydoucare wrote:

> Try www.eastwoodcompany.com. they have books, videos, tools etc. most
> anything you could want.

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[Mike K]

Jay,

If you're interested in a decent auto paint check out PPG paints which are
available in many automotive paint stores. PPG makes documentation sheets
readily available for each type of paint.

For some of the specialized tools and such, check out the Eastwood Company,
www.eastwoodco.com . They also carry some decent instructional videos of
your basic spray painting job.

Head down to your local bookstore. There are usually several "how to" books
on the automotive shelves.

It'll cost you quite a bit if you don't already have the air compressor,
paint spray equipment, respirator/air supply (pay close attention to the
safety considerations of auto spray paints), buffer, etc. unless you can
borrow or rent.

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Regards, Mike Klinke

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[Jay]

Thanks everybody for the info!

A few questions more...

I was planning on just spraying in my garage, but the FAQ says that's not a
good idea and that the finish won't turn out. Anybody ever try this? How
did it turn out?

Also, the FAQ say that my 5.5 HP 20 Gal compressor won't keep up. It seems
I remember my brother painting his Jeep a long time ago with a much smaller
compressor - I never saw the results myself, but my father says it turned
out pretty good.

I don't need a show car finish (after all, it is a Jeep). I just want
something that looks decent. Can I do it?

Thanks again,

[bulletsnbrains]

Hay Jay!
It's been a long time since I picked up a spray gun. But IIRC your compressor
will likely not keep up on a continuous spray. You may have to do an area and
pause then another and pause and so on.
Check the paints requirements for pressure and the guns cfm requirements for
that pressure. Then compare it to the compressors cfm for that pressure. When
compressor pressure drops too much it will affect the paints color and how heavy
it is applied.

As for garage spraying... No amount of cleaning will get rid of the dust in
there. That said, hose down the floor, hang plastic floor to ceiling and plastic
on the ceiling. Then be prepared to do a lot of color sanding to remove dust in
the paint. Sometimes several coats will need to be applied to finish a job of
magnitude and quality. Don't forget a RESPIRATOR! not a dust mask! Get some air
on occasion..Safety is #1 here. Most paints use a catalyst that give off deadly
fumes while spraying.

As a caution, go to the library and check out a book or two on automotive
spraypainting. Can't hurt. I knew that even the magazine shelves in the stores
occasionally have a painting book or two from publications like Hot Rodding and
such.

Brian

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