# DIY budget paint matching. Lots of pics **URL:** \ **Category:** Shift518 Automotive\ **Created:** [April 4, 2011, 9:51am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/diy-budget-paint-matching-lots-of-pics/257685 "2011-04-04T09:51:23Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 15\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![KrazyKid](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/krazykid/32/6371_2.png) [@KrazyKid](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/KrazyKid)\ **Post date:** [April 5, 2011, 6:40am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/diy-budget-paint-matching-lots-of-pics/257685/21 "2011-04-05T06:40:48Z")
> [@Official ICE BOWL Meet](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-ice-bowl-meet/40785/68): > > To get the lacquer mixed and then put into the spray can it was $60 but I also have a few ounces they gave me cause it would not fit in the can. The adhesion promoter, primer, and clear coat also in spray cans were approximately $7, $7, and $10. > Its all better quality stuff then I probably could have purchased at Pep Boys or Advance Auto. The clear especially surprised me. Much better than other rattle can clears I have used. The use the normal basecoat and reducer and put it in a can so its really the same stuff I would shoot from a paint gun. I just reread your OP and saw you got it from Schenectady AB, they are good shit, now i get it. Also the clear did come out damn good, def not some duplicolor jump off, I will have to look into that stuff for tiny projects where its a pain in the ass to load a gun with clear. :thumbup ---
**Author:** ![iamderrik](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/iamderrik/32/6634_2.png) [@iamderrik](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/iamderrik)\ **Post date:** [April 5, 2011, 6:54am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/diy-budget-paint-matching-lots-of-pics/257685/22 "2011-04-05T06:54:52Z")
i love it man, looks soo much better :thumbup ---
**Author:** ![SSmokinn\_SS](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ec9cab/32.png) [@SSmokinn\_SS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SSmokinn_SS)\ **Post date:** [April 5, 2011, 7:02am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/diy-budget-paint-matching-lots-of-pics/257685/23 "2011-04-05T07:02:43Z")
looks good man, but if you were taking off the manifold, why not upgrade to the ls6? I thought you had plans to do that as well? ---
**Author:** ![Johawk](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/johawk/32/6284_2.png) [@Johawk](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Johawk)\ **Post date:** [April 5, 2011, 7:07am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/diy-budget-paint-matching-lots-of-pics/257685/24 "2011-04-05T07:07:46Z")
> [@HAPPY BIRTHDAY YOU RACIST SON OF A BITCH](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/happy-birthday-you-racist-son-of-a-bitch/40883/13): > > The use the normal basecoat and reducer and put it in a can so its really the same stuff I would shoot from a paint gun. I just reread your OP and saw you got it from Schenectady AB, they are good shit, now i get it. > > Also the clear did come out damn good, def not some duplicolor jump off, I will have to look into that stuff for tiny projects where its a pain in the ass to load a gun with clear. :thumbup You could realistically spray paint a mirror or other small part of a car as a cheap repair. I wouldn’t recommend doing a quarter panel on a Bimmer this way but a new bump strip on a Hyundai is certainly a possibility. > [@Official ICE BOWL Meet](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-ice-bowl-meet/40785/81): > > looks good man, but if you were taking off the manifold, why not upgrade to the ls6? I thought you had plans to do that as well? > [@Today I learned me](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/today-i-learned-me/40860/11): > > I don’t have $350 to blow on possible gains of 10hp. I had a bad knock sensor to replace. If I want more power I’m gonna go headers or power adder first. Not to mention if I messed it up I would have more argument to buy an LS6. But unfortunately my talent prevailed ---
**Author:** ![KrazyKid](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/krazykid/32/6371_2.png) [@KrazyKid](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/KrazyKid)\ **Post date:** [April 5, 2011, 7:18am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/diy-budget-paint-matching-lots-of-pics/257685/25 "2011-04-05T07:18:48Z")
/\ exactly! ---
**Author:** ![SSmokinn\_SS](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ec9cab/32.png) [@SSmokinn\_SS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SSmokinn_SS)\ **Post date:** [April 5, 2011, 7:23am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/diy-budget-paint-matching-lots-of-pics/257685/26 "2011-04-05T07:23:09Z")
ahh ic. I was jw. ---
**Author:** ![ReDevil](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/redevil/32/6385_2.png) [@ReDevil](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ReDevil)\ **Post date:** [April 5, 2011, 8:42am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/diy-budget-paint-matching-lots-of-pics/257685/27 "2011-04-05T08:42:26Z")
Very nice. ---
**Author:** ![dsblk93gt](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/9de053/32.png) [@dsblk93gt](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/dsblk93gt)\ **Post date:** [April 5, 2011, 1:20pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/diy-budget-paint-matching-lots-of-pics/257685/28 "2011-04-05T13:20:25Z")
That came out great for rattle can or not. Good job! ---
**Author:** ![Wayne64SS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/wayne64ss/32/6365_2.png) [@Wayne64SS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Wayne64SS)\ **Post date:** [April 7, 2011, 2:13pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/diy-budget-paint-matching-lots-of-pics/257685/29 "2011-04-07T14:13:50Z")
holy fuck dude that came out fantastic… i might actually do this to mine while its apart!! ---
**Author:** ![GATVILLE](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/gatville/32/6362_2.png) [@GATVILLE](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/GATVILLE)\ **Post date:** [April 7, 2011, 4:05pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/diy-budget-paint-matching-lots-of-pics/257685/30 "2011-04-07T16:05:34Z")
nice man! schenectady autobody isnt that great, ive had some bad experiences there, id recommend albany auto body. I wouldve used a plastic adhesion promoter along with the sanding, but came out good none the less! ---
**Author:** ![Mk4\_30R\_Ban](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mk4_30r_ban/32/6347_2.png) [@Mk4\_30R\_Ban](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mk4_30R_Ban)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2011, 7:51am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/diy-budget-paint-matching-lots-of-pics/257685/31 "2011-04-08T07:51:36Z")
good job ADD-Joe. ---
**Author:** ![jdaniels](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jdaniels/32/6399_2.png) [@jdaniels](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/jdaniels)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2011, 8:01am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/diy-budget-paint-matching-lots-of-pics/257685/32 "2011-04-08T08:01:42Z")
> [@new to NYSPD, 96 T-Bird](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-to-nyspd-96-t-bird/40317/56): > > I wouldve used a plastic adhesion promoter along with the sanding, but came out good none the less! Word, me too… oh wait > [@Is skunk a cranky attention whore?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/is-skunk-a-cranky-attention-whore/40858/14): > > Then for my plastic polymer application I used an adhesion promoter (Follow instructions). A few gentle coats will get you a satin finish. :lol ---
**Author:** ![Johawk](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/johawk/32/6284_2.png) [@Johawk](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Johawk)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2011, 8:17am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/diy-budget-paint-matching-lots-of-pics/257685/33 "2011-04-08T08:17:04Z")
- rep for callin out Gatville. LOL > [@new to NYSPD, 96 T-Bird](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-to-nyspd-96-t-bird/40317/56): > > nice man! schenectady autobody isnt that great, ive had some bad experiences there, id recommend albany auto body. I wouldve used a plastic adhesion promoter along with the sanding, but came out good none the less! As an Albany resident I usually go to Albany Auto Body but for some reason they don’t do the custom mixed spray cans. I have only had good experiences with either tho. For anything else, Albany it is. ---
**Author:** ![GATVILLE](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/gatville/32/6362_2.png) [@GATVILLE](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/GATVILLE)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2011, 5:55pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/diy-budget-paint-matching-lots-of-pics/257685/34 "2011-04-08T17:55:56Z")
> [@FS: 93 ninja. Just added pics and a few more details](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-93-ninja-just-added-pics-and-a-few-more-details/32847/61): > > Word, me too… oh wait > > :lol ya know, i read through quick and saw other people post about it, but i mustve missed it :rofl /selfpawn ---
**Author:** ![pitman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/4da419/32.png) [@pitman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/pitman)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2011, 7:42am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/diy-budget-paint-matching-lots-of-pics/257685/35 "2011-04-10T07:42:38Z")
good job [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/diy-budget-paint-matching-lots-of-pics/257685.md?page=1)