# \-=Paint JObzzz=- **URL:** \ **Category:** SON240sx Automotive\ **Created:** [July 26, 2006, 4:38pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/paint-jobzzz/98335 "2006-07-26T16:38:45Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![s13Junkyard](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/s13junkyard/32/5502_2.png) [@s13Junkyard](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/s13Junkyard)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2006, 4:38pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/paint-jobzzz/98335/1 "2006-07-26T16:38:45Z")
lets talk about paint jobs!!! where you got yours done? how much? what was done? Also people who did them yourself: how much you spend how much time you spend etc. im starting to look into paint seriously any advice would be greattt ---
**Author:** ![AppleSauce](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/applesauce/32/5521_2.png) [@AppleSauce](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/AppleSauce)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2006, 4:45pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/paint-jobzzz/98335/2 "2006-07-26T16:45:06Z")
10 cans of rocker gaurd, masking tape, news paper. Turned out better than you would think. $50 ---
**Author:** ![sidewayz240](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e99b99/32.png) [@sidewayz240](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/sidewayz240)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2006, 4:49pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/paint-jobzzz/98335/3 "2006-07-26T16:49:48Z")
if you want to do it urself do the $50 roll on tremclad paintjob > **[paint job on a budget!? | Best of Moparts / Tech Archive | Moparts Forums](http://board.moparts.org/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/ubb/showflat/Number/2331682/site_id/1#import)** > > Can someone refer me to a shop or individual who would do a decent job(minor body work) and spray my '69 GTX on a 3-$4,000.00 budget that I have to hold to? Am I way out of line to think someone would do it for this amount? I live approx. 1 hr.... ---
**Author:** ![AppleSauce](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/applesauce/32/5521_2.png) [@AppleSauce](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/AppleSauce)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2006, 4:51pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/paint-jobzzz/98335/4 "2006-07-26T16:51:44Z")
> [@sidewayz240](#): > > if you want to do it urself do the $50 roll on tremclad paintjob > > [This Page Has Moved - Moparts Forums](http://board.moparts.org/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Cat=0&Number=2331682&page=0&fpart=1&vc=1) That roll on stuff is a loooot more work than people think, polishing it afterwards is the hardest/longest part. ---
**Author:** ![s13Junkyard](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/s13junkyard/32/5502_2.png) [@s13Junkyard](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/s13Junkyard)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2006, 4:52pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/paint-jobzzz/98335/5 "2006-07-26T16:52:06Z")
im trying to avoid anything super ghetto like roll on method this is paint for a track car so it dosnt have to be show car but i still want it to be nice as i will be street driving it a little bit too ---
**Author:** ![s13Junkyard](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/s13junkyard/32/5502_2.png) [@s13Junkyard](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/s13Junkyard)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2006, 4:56pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/paint-jobzzz/98335/6 "2006-07-26T16:56:20Z")
PS i got a comporessor and a ghetto gun ive been thinking about doing it myself. i dont know shit about body work filler, sanding, spray technique, prep etc tips? ---
**Author:** ![sidewayz240](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e99b99/32.png) [@sidewayz240](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/sidewayz240)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2006, 5:31pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/paint-jobzzz/98335/7 "2006-07-26T17:31:19Z")
my advise since im only at beginner at this shizz as well is get a book about body work and painting, i have one and it tought me alot (it’s a faily old book though) i know theres a couple current ones out there. you might be able to find sufficent info on the net as well, do some research and practice on parts that dont matter as much first Good luck ---
**Author:** ![01cbr](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/0/ea5d25/32.png) [@01cbr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/01cbr)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2006, 5:49pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/paint-jobzzz/98335/8 "2006-07-26T17:49:42Z")
MY only advice, if you spray it, get a good gun. I painted my plow truck with a good gun and i didnt get 1 run. I used a cheap gun to paint a rack on my dads work truck and i got paint everywhere. If your careful and take your time you can do a half decent job with a good gun, with a cheap gun you have no chance. ---
**Author:** ![robbbby](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/b19c9b/32.png) [@robbbby](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/robbbby)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2006, 6:08pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/paint-jobzzz/98335/9 "2006-07-26T18:08:43Z")
> [@Avery](#): > > i dont know shit about body work > > filler, sanding, spray technique, prep etc > > tips? Pretty much everything you need to know to get started [http://forums2.freshalloy.com/showthread.php?t=116637](http://forums2.freshalloy.com/showthread.php?t=116637) ---
**Author:** ![Doba](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/a8b319/32.png) [@Doba](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Doba)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2006, 6:43pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/paint-jobzzz/98335/10 "2006-07-26T18:43:01Z")
there are tons of tips on body work and painting out there, just search. I have been following the “$5o dollar paint job” and am working on this as we speak except not rolling the paint on, rather using a gun. Im in the body work process as we speak, and ive got lots of it to do. So far I welded in a new roof, courtesy of Bing and finishing up the bondo that goes with it. ---
**Author:** ![Osad](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/3ab097/32.png) [@Osad](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Osad)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2006, 8:46pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/paint-jobzzz/98335/11 "2006-07-26T20:46:51Z")
> **[Learn how to paint your own car!](https://www.autobody101.com/forums/index.php)** > > The #1 site on the Internet to discuss and learn about autobody and paint. If you want to learn how to paint your own car, this is the place! Sign-up and talk to the pros…its a GREAT forum with alot fo archived information aswell. Good Luck! ---
**Author:** ![s13Junkyard](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/s13junkyard/32/5502_2.png) [@s13Junkyard](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/s13Junkyard)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2006, 9:52pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/paint-jobzzz/98335/12 "2006-07-26T21:52:15Z")
thanks for the links boys… very interesting dont be afraid to post somthing guys ---
**Author:** ![MrSkinny](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/59ef9b/32.png) [@MrSkinny](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MrSkinny)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2006, 11:00pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/paint-jobzzz/98335/13 "2006-07-26T23:00:03Z")
> [@Osad](#): > > [http://www.autobody101.com/forums/index.php](http://www.autobody101.com/forums/index.php) > Sign-up and talk to the pros…its a GREAT forum with alot fo archived information aswell. > > Good Luck! i use that as well. theres a huge guide u can d/l for free. excellent site. ---
**Author:** ![DarkManX](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/darkmanx/32/5569_2.png) [@DarkManX](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/DarkManX)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2006, 1:20am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/paint-jobzzz/98335/14 "2006-07-27T01:20:57Z")
If you are doing it in ur garage, make sure u water down ur garage floor. Prevents dust particles from lifting and sticking to the paint. Thats one thing my buddy f’ed up on. ---
**Author:** ![Fobwall](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/7ea924/32.png) [@Fobwall](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Fobwall)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2006, 8:13am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/paint-jobzzz/98335/15 "2006-07-27T08:13:24Z")
> [@Avery](#): > > thanks for the links boys… > > very interesting > > dont be afraid to post somthing guys I can give you a paint job in my garage if you want. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![DirrtyDevo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/dirrtydevo/32/5547_2.png) [@DirrtyDevo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/DirrtyDevo)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2006, 10:39pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/paint-jobzzz/98335/16 "2006-07-29T22:39:46Z")
My beautiful reflection off my fresh $50 tremclad paintjob. This was a experiment on a spare hood…more to come maybe later… [![http://img207.imageshack.us/img207/4803/29072006001nv2.th.jpg](http://img207.imageshack.us/img207/4803/29072006001nv2.th.jpg)](http://img207.imageshack.us/my.php?image=29072006001nv2.jpg) EDIT: BTW have not wetsanded or used any compound or polish…Just inmagine. Scratch test tommorow…after 20 minutes or so it was pretty damn tacky. ---
**Author:** ![DTS](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/8491ac/32.png) [@DTS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/DTS)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2006, 11:04pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/paint-jobzzz/98335/17 "2006-07-29T23:04:46Z")
your so myspace ---
**Author:** ![DirrtyDevo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/dirrtydevo/32/5547_2.png) [@DirrtyDevo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/DirrtyDevo)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2006, 11:06pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/paint-jobzzz/98335/18 "2006-07-29T23:06:34Z")
^^^wtf? rephrase that if its directed towards me…If its negitive ill have to break your knee caps :lol: you dont have one yet 😛 ---
**Author:** ![shlammed](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/779978/32.png) [@shlammed](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/shlammed)\ **Post date:** [July 30, 2006, 8:31am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/paint-jobzzz/98335/19 "2006-07-30T08:31:42Z")
i did my paint in my garage, i used cheap car paint from carquest, the premixed stuff. the cost for paint was $65 a gallon for the white (bottom) and $20 for a quart of black that i used on the roof of my s13. i highly advise using hardener otherwise the paint wont harden ever and sanding it will be really hard because it wont be dry enough for days and it will chunk up on the sand paper. as far as prep, i used carquest’s spot putty that dried in about 4 seconds of air (not uv light activated) and for larger fill areas i used plastic bondo even larger spots than that with metal filler and if there was any holes i needed to repair i would weld a spot in. the whole paint job with materials cost me about $240 and i did it myself in my own garage… it turned out quite well and all i need to do now is a wetsand. Just worried about sanding through the paint. if you want before/after pics add me to msn… spoon\_civic\_typeR @hotmail.com -Matt ---
**Author:** ![syd\_mysta](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/syd_mysta/32/5488_2.png) [@syd\_mysta](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/syd_mysta)\ **Post date:** [July 30, 2006, 10:49am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/paint-jobzzz/98335/20 "2006-07-30T10:49:12Z")
Avery, are you leaving the world of multicoloured 240s? Lol I have been thinking of just spray painting mine also. [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/paint-jobzzz/98335.md?page=2)