good luck, I've painted a few things in the garage and there always seems to be some particles that get in. maybe I'll make a booth like that, seems functional.

 

As of now I am in for about $450...that includes the purchase of a paint gun that I didn't plan on. You are right that I could have taken it somewhere and had it done. Probably cheaper and in less time as well. But, I chose to undertake the project because

a.) I like to do things myself. How many guys do you know that can say they sprayed their car themselves? I am all about the learning experience and future application.

B.) I will hopefully realize the savings once the rest of the car is done.

C.) I am a perfectionist...I seem to remember one of our members removing some blue painters tape and his fresh paint job coming with it...I know that I will do a quality job to the best of my abilities.

And I can! So why not?

 

Gun arrived today. Devilbiss Finishline 3

 

almost got that one, opted for the sharpe finex fx 3000 / 1000 set

 

I like it. I try and o everything my self as well. And learn more every time. Thats why l like helping everyone else out. I build fine furniture for my house and it costs me more than I could get at the local store but in the end mine is always better because of pride. And thats what you get when you do it yourself. Great job maybe you could teach me when your done. I ahve some stuff I want to paint!!

 

If you value your brain cells, get a good mask also.

 

as a minimum

 

^ thats what I have

 

nice work and gun. hope you have a compressor that flows enough cfm to lay that paint down

 

My compressor stores enough volume to do the bumper. I will be running two in tandem to do the rest of the body. Not ideal But I can make it work.

 

ooo in for updates. Good Luck

 

Kudos for that right there. Hope everything turns out awesome Joe. Best of luck, definitely in for updates!

 

Here are a couple updates from my work this morning.

Bumper ready to accept a coat of bulldog and primer.





My little mixing table and a sheet to adjust the gun:



After primer:

 

Looks good so far man. Nice work and a huge undertaking. Best of luck to you!

 

^what he said