Painting the Festiva

[eurotiva]

Here is my 2 cents...




90% of how a paint job turns out is prep.The more you sand,bondo,sand and repeat, the more you remove,tape,cover, or otherwise keep paint from getting on the better the final outome will be.

Keep going at it and it will turn out good.

I think that sprayer is for thick coats of thick paint.

[KJ4YXY]

Ok thanks yall, I cant wait to this part... IMO the actual painting is the most fun!

[KJ4YXY]

I painted... it just looks great!

[KJ4YXY]

I think yall might wanna link since I cant post pics!

http://s1049.photobucket.com/albums/s384/KJ4YXY/Ford%20Festiva/

[lessersivad]

If you're happy with it, that's all that matters.

If you want to remove some of the runs you can use a razor blade but you don't want to try to "shave" the runs. You scrape in the direction the run occured. This will remove most of the run so wet sanding will be easier.

/ "razor blade" (move in this direction>)
_____ "paint"

From the pics it looks like the "ding" turned out pretty decent.

[KJ4YXY]

If you're happy with it, that's all that matters.

If you want to remove some of the runs you can use a razor blade but you don't want to try to "shave" the runs. You scrape in the direction the run occured. This will remove most of the run so wet sanding will be easier.

/ "razor blade" (move in this direction>)
_____ "paint"

From the pics it looks like the "ding" turned out pretty decent.

Yeah... the ding was better than I thought it would be.

When I try what you say... do I after that wet sand with 2000 and Im ok??
Or do I have to paint again?

Also, by the time it is next summer, I will be able to drive and stuff so I will go to my friends house and "proffetionally" spray it there...

Its ok... for now..

[lessersivad]

Yeah... the ding was better than I thought it would be.

When I try what you say... do I after that wet sand with 2000 and Im ok??
Or do I have to paint again?

Also, by the time it is next summer, I will be able to drive and stuff so I will go to my friends house and "proffetionally" spray it there...

Its ok... for now..

You MAY be able to get away with wetsanding and polishing/buffing afterwards. It's dependant on how much paint is on the "non-run areas, among other things.

Another thing you may find out is the leading end of the run(s) may have a darker color (after scraping/sanding) than the surrounding paint. If that's the case, then no amount of buffing/polishing is going to remedy the color difference.

The "scraping with a razor blade" suggestion I made is to get the run(s) knocked down closer to the level of the rest of the paint. If you were to attempt to wet sand the runs as is. Chances are very good you will sand thru the surrounding paint while trying to level off the runs.

If you do decide to scrape, sand, and buff I would suggest using dishsoap in the sanding water. This will help keep the sandpaper from plugging up with residue while sanding.

If you can live with it as is for a while that would give the paint time to fully cure which would help keep the paper from plugging also.

[KJ4YXY]

You MAY be able to get away with wetsanding and polishing/buffing afterwards. It's dependant on how much paint is on the "non-run areas, among other things.

Another thing you may find out is the leading end of the run(s) may have a darker color (after scraping/sanding) than the surrounding paint. If that's the case, then no amount of buffing/polishing is going to remedy the color difference.

The "scraping with a razor blade" suggestion I made is to get the run(s) knocked down closer to the level of the rest of the paint. If you were to attempt to wet sand the runs as is. Chances are very good you will sand thru the surrounding paint while trying to level off the runs.

If you do decide to scrape, sand, and buff I would suggest using dishsoap in the sanding water. This will help keep the sandpaper from plugging up with residue while sanding.

If you can live with it as is for a while that would give the paint time to fully cure which would help keep the paper from plugging also.

For rustoleum it is about 2 months right?

[lessersivad]

I would say 2 months should be plenty of time. If you can park it where the sun can shine on it that would help also.

Annnd... as silly as it may sound. i have found cold water helps. I have a theory that the cold water "shocks" the paint and helps it cure.

I've used the "warm then cold" trick on a few paint jobs and it always seems to work.

I don't suggest sanding in direct sunlight or leaving any water droplets on the car if it's going to be exposed to the sun. Especially fresh paint. The droplets can leave "rings" if the sun hits it for a long period of time. The droplets actually act like mini magnifying glasses. Weird.

[KJ4YXY]

Alright, cause this weekend we will take it from my farm to a mechanic (Im not good :/) and then it will be parked in my driveway till I can drive...
Which will be 10-16...

[GenevaDirt]

Alright, cause this weekend we will take it from my farm to a mechanic (Im not good :/) and then it will be parked in my driveway till I can drive...
Which will be 10-16...

what do you mean...till you can drive?

[DON SVO]

what do you mean...till you can drive?

Since he's broke, has a "jerk" stepfather who's loaning him space to work on his Festy and keeps asking repetitive questions, I assume he's still in high school.

[KJ4YXY]

what do you mean...till you can drive?

Im 15....

[KJ4YXY]

Since he's broke, has a "jerk" stepfather who's loaning him space to work on his Festy and keeps asking repetitive questions, I assume he's still in high school.

Alright first of all, he is not a jerk... just mean sometimes. The Festiva is at his farm... and was there since like the first year he bought it.
I am broke...but he is paying for everythign that I am doing... that is not "extra"
yes I am in high school... sorry for not being a Festiva nerd.

[lessersivad]

Well i gotta hand it to you. If you're willing to make an attempt of painting a car at 15 then I say "good job".

A lot of people at 15, or 25, don't have the ambition to get up from the game console, let alone do something like work.

By the way, did you get all the paint off your leg(s) LOL.