Backyard paint job

[Froon]

I'm thinking about a DIY paintjob on my GQ - Kinda wanting to change the colour of it and don't really care if the finished job isn't the best (its better than the flakey paint and rust spots on it now)

I'm happy to strip it back and primer it but after that point I'm a little lost as to what paints to use - what tools I'll need etc... I'm sure that many people have done it here before so I figured I'd ask for advise... Short of buying a few dozen cans of spray paint - whats a fairly cheap method of doing this?

[BushTuckerNed]

pj zook painted his with house paint and a paint brush

[MART]

Go to super crap auto and buy a cheap compressor and spray gun , paint it with 2 pack enamel , and toss the gun away when finished. With paint you will probably be under $600 for the job , better than spray cans and have you considered how manycans you will need at $15 a can to spray a GQ. Probably 20 or more , Cheers Paul.

[Froon]

The spray cans were meant to be a joke.

As I said, not that interested in doing the interior pillars, engine bay etc. It just a case of masking windows/handles/mirrors/lights and spraying the crap out of it? Or should I consider pulling off panels, removing glass etc?

[brentz]

i would suggest defiently taking the lights etc out and not so much the window but make sure u tape it good as the black rubbers look shit with a bit of overspray!
maybe wind wat windows ya can down

[blurredvision]

Have a look into Brightside paint.
Here is a fairly detailed run down of it, but you can put it on with a roller.

http://carpainting.wetpaint.com/page/Ro ... int?t=anon

I have done the panels on my race car and i was quite impressed with the outcome for the effort.

[Froon]

Have a look into Brightside paint.
Here is a fairly detailed run down of it, but you can put it on with a roller.

http://carpainting.wetpaint.com/page/Ro ... int?t=anon

I have done the panels on my race car and i was quite impressed with the outcome for the effort.

Any chance of some pics mate?

[seaeagle]

i used 3 cans of touch up paint ( made it camo) for color bond sheds.....just washed the mud of then sprayed it...lol. 6 mths later most still on there

[neil_se]

I've bought Brightside for my Zook for when i get some more time. I'll be spraying it as i've got the equipment, but rolling can still work well. I bought the paint from Whitworth Marine.

http://aus-cartalk.com/viewtopic.php?t=27374

[Froon]

Yeah, I don't mind buying the compressor/spray tools, just looking at ideas at this stage... I actually spoke to the missus a short time ago and have discovered she probably won't be able to get annual leave in January as I have already arranged with my work (2 weeks starting after Christmas) so I figured I'd probably get extremely bored... so I'll probably strip out the interior of the GQ, pull out the glass etc and do it all properly.

Is there any where online I can buy the paint from? Does Supercrap stock a fair variety? I've got a specific colour in mind (not down to the shade though) and kinda want to see if I can get it.)

[blurredvision]

You can get it at Whtworths marine supply.But i think it is cheaper at BCF.
I have no photos at work, but i will see if i can get some tomorrow for you.

[neil_se]

I completely forgot about BCF, now i know where i can get some locally if i run out instead of going to Brisbane

[blurredvision]

BCF is the cheapest price i could find for it.

[brighty]

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