Paint choices

Chambers · 03-11-2008, 03:18 AM

Well I'm not so sure about the other stuff but I can give you a couple of tips on painting. The best way to paint in my opinion is have the object your painting hanging. That way you can hold the spray can horizontal and keep a consistent flow.

Before you start make sure there is nothing around that you don't want paint to get on, even if you don't think paint will reach it, chances are it could, so cover anything important or go somewhere where it wont matter. I would suggest somewhere that doesn't vary in temperature vary much as well. When you decide to tear apart all the stuff to paint, I would get some brake cleaner and wire brushes so you can clean and prep the stuff for paint.

When you start you want to start the spray before you hit the object, then move along it in one swoop and then let off after the spray leaves the object. Don't try to paint the entire object in one shot, take a few light coats over the object then put it somewhere to dry, even if it looks like crap. I say this because it is really easy to foul up a good start in painting by trying to put another coat on to soon and ending up with runs or accidentally touching the wet paint.

If you have a few objects that need to be the same color then I would put a light coat on one, move it aside, put a light coat on the next, etc. until you have a good light base coat on everything. That will keep a consistent amount of paint on the objects and will give you a more stable base for the final coats. Try not to expect to have everything done in one sitting, the way that best works for me is to do light coats, then let it dry for a few hours or overnight, then repeat until everything looks 100%. I may be annoying by repeating the light coats remark but that, in my opinion, is the most important part of painting besides the prep work.

I would say the hardest objects to paint are cylinders, because it is so easy to get runs that you don't see until its to late you end up sanding and respraying. Good luck!! If I remember anything more I will let you know, and If you have any questions don't hesitate to ask, sorry I couldn't help you on your other questions.

03-11-2008, 03:18 AM	#2
Chambers walbro fp Join Date: May 2007 Location: USA - Harford County, Maryland Posts: 481	Well I'm not so sure about the other stuff but I can give you a couple of tips on painting. The best way to paint in my opinion is have the object your painting hanging. That way you can hold the spray can horizontal and keep a consistent flow. Before you start make sure there is nothing around that you don't want paint to get on, even if you don't think paint will reach it, chances are it could, so cover anything important or go somewhere where it wont matter. I would suggest somewhere that doesn't vary in temperature vary much as well. When you decide to tear apart all the stuff to paint, I would get some brake cleaner and wire brushes so you can clean and prep the stuff for paint. When you start you want to start the spray before you hit the object, then move along it in one swoop and then let off after the spray leaves the object. Don't try to paint the entire object in one shot, take a few light coats over the object then put it somewhere to dry, even if it looks like crap. I say this because it is really easy to foul up a good start in painting by trying to put another coat on to soon and ending up with runs or accidentally touching the wet paint. If you have a few objects that need to be the same color then I would put a light coat on one, move it aside, put a light coat on the next, etc. until you have a good light base coat on everything. That will keep a consistent amount of paint on the objects and will give you a more stable base for the final coats. Try not to expect to have everything done in one sitting, the way that best works for me is to do light coats, then let it dry for a few hours or overnight, then repeat until everything looks 100%. I may be annoying by repeating the light coats remark but that, in my opinion, is the most important part of painting besides the prep work. I would say the hardest objects to paint are cylinders, because it is so easy to get runs that you don't see until its to late you end up sanding and respraying. Good luck!! If I remember anything more I will let you know, and If you have any questions don't hesitate to ask, sorry I couldn't help you on your other questions. __________________ Whats in the garage, well.... in the yard. 1986.5 Toyota Supra - NA - 5 spd 1986 Ford Ranger Lowrider - 5 spd 1984 Ford Ranger XLT - 7" Lift - 4X4 - Auto "Stuck in the 80's"