Tips on Rattle Can paint job? | The H.A.M.B. - The Jalopy Journal
Apr 18, 2010 · Don't use rattle cans. Buy the paint in a quart can and shoot it with a cheap gun. Most enamals can be thinned with acetone about 3 to 1 and shot without much expertise. Do the prep right and you'll have a nice low buck job that's easy to touch up. Harbor Frieght and Home Depot have cheap guns. Borrow or rent a small compressor. You'll be glad ...
Rattle can paint job tips? - Adventure Rider
Apr 11, 2009 · Just wondering if anyone on here has some good tips to help me get a good result from a budget rattle can paint job on my Vmax.
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Oct 25, 2022 · Airless guns are all about volume so not suited for automobile painting. I use paint bomb primer to protect metal while I work on the rest of the body but then I remove it and spray epoxy primer followed by high build primer using an hvlp setup. You can buy a cheap spray gun suitable for primer and bum a compressor for the day for small cash ...
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Dec 20, 2006 · Rattle can painting wheels, any suggestions? Discussion in ' The Hokey Ass Message Board ' started by 50 Ford 1963 , Dec 20, 2006 . Joined: Sep 11, 2006
Technical - rattle can painting | The H.A.M.B. - The Jalopy Journal
Sep 20, 2014 · I have painted cars, motorcycles, boats, and much more all using “rattle cans”. I decided to post this in order to help anyone who may not have experience using the “rattle can” method. I have seen various posts where someone gave some advice on painting, some using rattle can and some using professional equipment.
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Apr 18, 2010 · The zebra lines are usually from painting side to side and up, and not diagonally. Like I said, I'll start in the corner of the bed, fender, door, etc. and work my way up and over. Also, if your painting black over a grey primer, or red over black, its hard to get the thin spray paint to cover over the previous color.
Technical - Rattle Can vs Spray Gun | The H.A.M.B. - The Jalopy …
Jun 2, 2018 · Rattle can in the morning, be done by noon. I always rattle can mine, and as is turns out I seem to sell the cars before the paint ever wears off. And I've learned that none of the guys on here telling you to do it the hard way it will ever actually be there to …
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Jul 31, 2009 · Don't rush the painting. Don't forget to use all the same brand of paint (from primer to topcoat) Don't forget to mask areas you don't want painted Don't forget to keep the ball inside the can moving. and time your shakes of the can for at least 60 seconds More if it's a brand new can or if it's a high solids (like Primer) paint.
Best rattle can paint ? | The H.A.M.B. - The Jalopy Journal
Jan 25, 2012 · The mixed paint in a can deal is a good trick, and locally here in phoenix both library of paints and Space age paints offer it for about 5.00 per can. BUT, make sure that they are canning real single stage enamel and not catalized stuff.
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May 22, 2015 · I would make sure all the grease and grime is gone then scuff with a pad. You could prime them with etching primer or if your current paint is solid, paint over it. I did mine with duplicolor from the parts store. Rattle can color and rattle can clear, Barcelona red from a toyota. Tim View attachment 2911171 View attachment 2911175