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Originally posted by rbrown
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Yes but I bet you didnt have to drive it to a high school full of preps or nerds or rich people..."Today, no American family can be secure against the danger that one of its children may decide to become an artist"
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I do this. I get used to a bit of teasing. Some people call it a chick car... that means that girls like it. I honestly don't give a rip about what most of the other students think of my car. It's reliable, good mpg, great in the snow, and I'm working on it's performance.Yes but I bet you didnt have to drive it to a high school full of preps or nerds or rich people...
If anything more people know me now because they recognize my car.Owner of:
1991 Red Festiva L, 5 speed (Swagger Wagon)
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BP+G25MR swap, Kia rio axles hopefully.Comment
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Interesting.... I have the problem of a low cash flow so I cant really do much than the bare minimum...Originally posted by kellen302 View Post"Today, no American family can be secure against the danger that one of its children may decide to become an artist"
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HmmmmmmmmmOriginally posted by rbrown View Post
Well - Ill see what happens."Today, no American family can be secure against the danger that one of its children may decide to become an artist"
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Depends on a few things.Originally posted by KJ4YXY View Post
Are you painting the plastic parts?
If so,are you painting them the same color as the rest of the car?
If you're painting them the same color, what kind of paint are you using?
(Sorry I didn't read the whole thread if it was mentioned.)Comment
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"Today, no American family can be secure against the danger that one of its children may decide to become an artist"
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I bought the RUSTOLEUM.
The light blue colour.
So I will paint tomorrow.
Question though... what type of finish do I apply meaning what shine do I apply?"Today, no American family can be secure against the danger that one of its children may decide to become an artist"
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If you are talking a "shine" being a wax, or someting like that...
DO NOT USE ANYTHING UNTIL THE PAINT CURES AND HARDENS Usually 30-60 days!
Even if it feels "dry" the paint is to soft to be rubbed on or have wax put on it until it is completely cured.Dan
Red 1988 Festiva L - CUJO
Black 1992 Festiva GL Sport - BLACK MAGIC
I'm just...a little slow... sometimes:withstupid:
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Blue 1972 Chevelle SS-468 C.I.D. B'nM TH400-4:56 posi-Black racing stripes-Black vinyl top-Black int.
Black on black 1976 Camaro LT-350 4 bolt main .060 over
Silver 1988 Festiva L
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Ok that is very interesting I never new that.Originally posted by drddan View Post
For example if I was to paint with laquer I would be applying a clear coat... what is the rustolem version of that or could I use a laqure clear coat?"Today, no American family can be secure against the danger that one of its children may decide to become an artist"
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Chances are, the paint should have enough shine that a clear will not be needed. There are a LOT of factors that effect gloss but enamel is considered a "single stage" paint. Meaning no clearcoat should be required.Originally posted by KJ4YXY View Post
Paint it. If it don't shine as much as you like you have a couple of options.
1) Wet sand and buff/polish the paint. Wait 30-60 days and apply wax.
2) Apply rustoleum spray can clear coat ( I wasn't able to find the clear in quarts or gallons, though it may be available)
#2 option would more than likely need to be applied soon after the paint. But I would imagine it could be applied after a couple of days to allow the paint to dry enough for wet sanding before the clear is applied.
I have only used clearcoat on a couple of enamel paint jobs. Both times the clear was sprayed as soon as the paint had "tacked up" and both times it was using a regular aklyd enamel automotive paint and clear with hardener. Basically a poor man's basecoat/clearcoat paint job.
Unfortunately the paint I used is no longer made due to strict regulations put into place.Comment
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Well tomorrow I'll try the rustoleum after spot primeing."Today, no American family can be secure against the danger that one of its children may decide to become an artist"
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Go to youtube and type in "how to paint a car"
BTW, I use Rustoleum, is good paint.
I have a drivers door and fender in the basement I painted Red and look showroom quality.
I am afraid to put them on as it will make the rest of the car look bad! :p
Now I want to paint the whole thing BLACK!
Last edited by drddan; 08-25-2012, 10:47 PM.Dan
Red 1988 Festiva L - CUJO
Black 1992 Festiva GL Sport - BLACK MAGIC
I'm just...a little slow... sometimes:withstupid:
R.I.P.
Blue 1972 Chevelle SS-468 C.I.D. B'nM TH400-4:56 posi-Black racing stripes-Black vinyl top-Black int.
Black on black 1976 Camaro LT-350 4 bolt main .060 over
Silver 1988 Festiva L
My Music!
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Almost ready...
I need to BONDO, again, and then paint.
"Today, no American family can be secure against the danger that one of its children may decide to become an artist"
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I could have sworn that Rustoleum does not need any kind of primer, just a good 320 grit scuff all over and thorough wipe down with mineral spirits and tack cloth. That Wagner paint gun looks like its doing a great job. I wish I had sprayed my Interlux with that thing.Semper Fi til I die!
1993 Fescort GT 1.8 BP automatic Kia Rio front struts and cut springs Cut Front Festiva springs with Monroe Aspire struts in rear
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