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"Finished" my rattle can paint job

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RickB

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"Finished" my rattle can paint job

Is it perfect?
Far from it.

Is is shiny?
Most definitely!!

Did it cost over $100?
Nope!

Primer, sandpaper, color and clear coat.
I used Dupli-Color rattle cans.

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Re: "Finished" my rattle can paint job

Looks great!!
 
Re: "Finished" my rattle can paint job

who needs $2000 of PPG paint.

I personally am going to try the Summit racing 2 stage paint and apply with my harbor freight HVLP gun. About $150 for the paint and $35 for the gun.

Fred
 
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Worked great, nice job.
 
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From certain angles it looks great, from others it's not the best.
That's ok, at least I didn't spend a huge amount and then find out that it's not a lot better than what I've got now.

Hey - it's all one color and it's shiny.
 
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DARN- now I need to think about getting some of the mold off of the "Orange Crate"!!
Looks great Rick
BillM
 
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Heh - get out the pressure washer!
No wait - I think the orange would 'peel'

:jester:
 
Re: "Finished" my rattle can paint job

Nice job -- nothing wrong with a 20' paint job on the cheap. Most folks won't notice the flaws that you can see anyways.
 
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Nice job! Can't beat the price.
 
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Looks great... I am hoping to do the same before I run out of summer. But progress is slow. I am not keen on painting/bodywork, so I keep making up other jobs to do.
 
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I'm sure glad the weekend is over.
Now I can rest up at work in my comfy chair with my great internet connection and do more research into fun things to do with my car.
:jester:

Nothing like body work & painting to bring on the aches and pains.

Now I just need to put my list of everything to take along on the Epic Road Trip to Wisconsin.

Wonder how long I have to wait to put wax on this paint?
 
Re: "Finished" my rattle can paint job

That look great rick, you going to drive that one to road america? See, I want me a bugeye nose to go on my midget or the one I might buy. I need to make that trip down to coastalman's house and get that front. I got to work that out.
 
Re: "Finished" my rattle can paint job

Rick, looks great! Nice to see your MG emblem in it's proper place, too. That's quite a mongrel!

Phil
 
Re: "Finished" my rattle can paint job

Welcome to the rattle can paint job club. Mine has lasted three years, but it is time for me to bite the bullet and do a more permanent job.
 
Re: "Finished" my rattle can paint job

Looks great! I painted a VW hood with rattle can years ago.
Let's just say ...you are far more talented than I.
:bow:
I like the BE front with the MG badge. Cool.
:cheers:
 
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:blush:

Of course I am seeing all the runs and stuff but it is fine for a daily driver. I really just wanted it to 'shine' and achieved that.

It's a little embarrassing when people who don't really know what they are talking about gush about it and tell me how they can't believe it was done with spray cans - because I can see every flaw. I know when you see it in person you too will see them, though you might be too nice to mention it.

Here's a pic with the newly painted grille:

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Re: "Finished" my rattle can paint job

OK Rick- now you are just showing off!
Bill
 
Re: "Finished" my rattle can paint job

Very clever Rick! the car looks great, just in time for your long but fun trip.
 
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Thanks Jean!
The pictures definitely look better than real life!
 
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RickB said:
It's a little embarrassing when people who don't really know what they are talking about gush about it and tell me how they can't believe it was done with spray cans - because I can see every flaw.
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Don't sweat it - it IS great for rattle cans - comparing it with a sprayed finish is comparing apples and oranges. It's like comparing the Mona Lisa to sidewalk chalk art - both are amazing but they are not the same. Besides, I am very pleased with the paint job on Ms Triss but I still know where the flaws are and yes, I expect observers to be polite enough not to mention the flaws - her flaws or my flaws
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