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When i paint whole cars i borrow a buddies scaffolding, there is no way in heck i can reach the top. But with scaffolding you can go over the top but have to be very careful you dont drop anything or any dust on it which is extremely difficult.....one time i even dropped the dang paint gun right on to the top of the car with wet paint.......aaaaaaggggghhhhhhh Sh$% Sh&%
 
dartnabout said:
Good Morning fellers and gal. Keith we are never really happy with our cars but yours looks good in the pictures and you didn't pay $10,000
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Oh, I'm not complaining. For first piant job, it could have been a LOT worse. It's a good 20 footer. Maybe 30 for someone with better eyesight. LOL
 
Rainy Day Auto said:
When i paint whole cars i borrow a buddies scaffolding, there is no way in heck i can reach the top. But with scaffolding you can go over the top but have to be very careful you dont drop anything or any dust on it which is extremely difficult.....one time i even dropped the dang paint gun right on to the top of the car with wet paint.......aaaaaaggggghhhhhhh Sh$% Sh&%
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Can't even imagine trying to get around the car with scaffolding to complicate things. :BangHead:
 
zkx14 said:
Can't even imagine trying to get around the car with scaffolding to complicate things. :BangHead:
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What took me a long time to realize when i started painting cars is that you really can take your time.

Most people including me at first would act like they are in a state of emergency once the paint starts flying, but in reality, the paint or clear will still flow out and blend even up to a couple hours depending on what hardner you use.....so really there is no reason to rush, you can very much take breaks and take your time
 
Rainy Day Auto said:
What took me a long time to realize when i started painting cars is that you really can take your time.

Most people including me at first would act like they are in a state of emergency once the paint starts flying, but in reality, the paint or clear will still flow out and blend even up to a couple hours depending on what hardner you use.....so really there is no reason to rush, you can very much take breaks and take your time
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Good advice...I like that thought
 
Rainy Day Auto said:
What took me a long time to realize when i started painting cars is that you really can take your time.

Most people including me at first would act like they are in a state of emergency once the paint starts flying, but in reality, the paint or clear will still flow out and blend even up to a couple hours depending on what hardner you use.....so really there is no reason to rush, you can very much take breaks and take your time
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I was actually fairly relaxed and had a good pace. But with low flow from the gun it is much more tedious. Couple that with poor lighting (and poor vision) and it's really tough to be consistent. When the trigger on the gun came apart, I lost a few minutes in the middle of a coat and screwed up cause I overlapped too much where I left off and sagged/ran across the upper fender. Other areas have heavy orange peel...
 
ScampMike said:
happy Sunday morning ya'all!
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PARTY DAY !!!!! We are all in a bus heading your way!
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zkx14 said:
I was actually fairly relaxed and had a good pace. But with low flow from the gun it is much more tedious. Couple that with poor lighting (and poor vision) and it's really tough to be consistent. When the trigger on the gun came apart, I lost a few minutes in the middle of a coat and screwed up cause I overlapped too much where I left off and sagged/ran across the upper fender. Other areas have heavy orange peel...
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Yup, i was taught in auto school to tilt your head so you can see the paint hit the surface from the side, preferably with a light refection where you are spraying.

Just make sure you tie your hair up because when you get clear coat in your hair, you basically have to cut it off, ask me how i know.

But yea, lighting is a constant problem even in a purpose made paint boooth because you can be your own shadow and blind spot.

Sounds and looks like you did a great job considering its not always so easy. :)
 
Rainy Day Auto said:
Yup, i was taught in auto school to tilt your head so you can see the paint hit the surface from the side, preferably with a light refection where you are spraying.

Just make sure you tie your hair up because when you get clear coat in your hair, you basically have to cut it off, ask me how i know.

But yea, lighting is a constant problem even in a purpose made paint boooth because you can be your own shadow and blind spot.

Sounds and looks like you did a great job considering its not always so easy. :)
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In another lifetime (over 30 years ago)...I sprayed antique furniture. So not a newbie to spraying. But furniture does not come close to a car in flat surface area. About the biggest continuous surface would be a large dining table and top of that is not much more than a hood. Plus its all clear. If you get a run on a table leg its no biggie. Now the side of an armoire...:p
 
Rainy Day Auto said:
What took me a long time to realize when i started painting cars is that you really can take your time.

Most people including me at first would act like they are in a state of emergency once the paint starts flying, but in reality, the paint or clear will still flow out and blend even up to a couple hours depending on what hardner you use.....so really there is no reason to rush, you can very much take breaks and take your time
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Back in the enamel days no way, now even with base coat it is best to not let the paint flash and dry between coats, the clear is the reason I can see taking your time but it sure don't need to flash to far, Just an old hillbilly doing this for 10+ years but have not painted for 10 years.. I guess I was taught to never let it close to drying at all.. I never rushed or needed to unless it was a long/big truck or car
 
Everyone enjoy this day we have been given :thumbsup: and remember :) we are never to old to learn :steering:
 
Rainy Day Auto said:
Yup, i was taught in auto school to tilt your head so you can see the paint hit the surface from the side, preferably with a light refection where you are spraying.

Just make sure you tie your hair up because when you get clear coat in your hair, you basically have to cut it off, ask me how i know.

But yea, lighting is a constant problem even in a purpose made paint boooth because you can be your own shadow and blind spot.

Sounds and looks like you did a great job considering its not always so easy. :)
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I don't have to worry about the hair thing.
 
memike said:
Back in the enamel days no way, now even with base coat it is best to not let the paint flash and dry between coats, the clear is the reason I can see taking your time but it sure don't need to flash to far, Just an old hillbilly doing this for 10+ years but have not painted for 10 years.. I guess I was taught to never let it close to drying at all.. I never rushed or needed to unless it was a long/big truck or car
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That is interesting and good to know about enamels, when i was in auto school we didn't get to use enamels or lacquer paints because they only taught us with the uerathenes and newer.

I always wanted to spray some old time enamel like what was O.E. on our cars but i have not had that chance yet, because all i ever end up with is the newer generation urethane and new type stuff
 
Did I ever tell you about the time my truck blew a transmission line....the short bus came by and gave me a ride to town. I said let me out down the block but it wasn't far enough because a couple colleagues were out having a smoke and saw me. Keep in mind I was working as a therapist for Mainstream Counseling....They still throw that up to me
 
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