Paint help....

[low53slead]

well ive been working hard on the ol 53 and getting her ready to paint. i have found out that sand blasting cost alot in buying all the sand. i need help from you master painters out there. what kinda primers to use and brands and basicly all the basics. any help would be nice. i know you guys are the ones to help a guy like me out. never painted before but im about to jump right into it. ive heard that house of kolors is good but for a first timer i need somehting good and cheap. this is my first custom and im doing good so far but when the paint hits the metal is when we see if all the hard work pays off. thanks guys

[fishtank]

I would suggest buying a book that covers how to paint. They're not very expensive, and easy to refer back to as needed.

As far as primers, no matter what brand you use, you need to use a self-etching primer over bare metal. A primer surfacer for blocking, and then a primer sealer before paint. It is very important to keep everything clean, so you will also need to get some wax and grease remover or prep-sol. The local autobody supply store should be able to help you out.

There are many companies that make this stuff, but this is an area where you get what you pay for. There are the big boys like PPG and Dupont, however PPG makes OMNI. It's not as good as regular PPG, but it is cheaper.

[rjb]

"Jumping right in" will end up costing you hundreds of dollars in equipment and supplies. Not to burst your bubble, I'm all for do it your self stuff, but painting a car takes at least a little experience and a good bit of equipment. If you get the stuff to do it with I'd still recomend a few practice pieces (spare sheet metal, or car body parts, etc.). Good luck!

rjb

[chopolds]

If you think "sand is expensive", wait til you start pricing paint!!!!!!!!!!!