Car painting.

[rdp50734]

Hi, I have an FTO that is my project car. I have been learning a lot about the mechanics of it which is why I bought it in the first place.

As it has turned 21 years old this week the paintwork isn't great, so as a thought to increase my knowledge and skills I have decided to respray the car.

I tried rattle cans (on spare panels) and to be honest it has turned out pretty good.

I do have a compressor and can pick up a spray gun. So I think I am going to go for it.

However I do have a few questions I hope someone can answer.....

What paint to use, there is cellulose, synthetic and water based, I wanted to stay away from 2 pack due to the isocyanates and the fact that I will be knocking up a makeshift paint booth. (Timber frame plastic lined).

I have an air fed mask from work

I know a lot of people don't like matt black or satin but I quite fancy it.

The car is currently black and I want to keep it a type of black.

 

[thexav]

Water based will dissolve under bird lime so is not a good option IMO.

Are you any further along with your deliberations in this? I'm looking forward to seeing your finished car.

 

[rdp50734]

Well, due to the vast amount of info out there, I spoke to a paint retailer.

They really recommended 2 pack iso but I didn't want to use it as its bad for your health and the environment.

So they recommended a synthetic which I did do a spare door and a spare wing. It had sanded fine and my spraying wasn't too bad if I say so myself.

But, when offered up to the car, matt black did not look right at all.

So I have been back in talks with them, and they recommend using the same paint as before X08 which is a pearl solvent based paint using 1 K lacquer or 2K but the lacquer requires a hardener to set (more work).

I am off today to pick the paint up, sand down the spare bits and repaint them.

See how it turns out and progress from there.

Really I should post a before and after. I'll take a few shots today.

 

[obi_waynne]

I look forward to seeing your pics. Hope it goes well for you.

 

[rdp50734]

Ha ha ha so do I!!