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11-08-2002, 07:38 PM

I was wondering if it could be done......i have a '96 accord ex with alot of scratches....its been keyed 3 times and I really want to paint it black .....however, I've got alot of other expenses and was just wondering if I could save a few bucks and maybe rent a spray paint gun and do it myself. Any suggestions as to whether it would be worth it would be greatly appreciated.

ebpda9 · 11-08-2002, 08:10 PM

you could do it, but i don't know about the results. Let a pro do it, better safe than sorry.

11-09-2002, 05:22 PM

well i found a really good link for any DIYers

http://www.thebugshop.org/bsfqpnt.htm

blind34_1 · 11-09-2002, 05:37 PM

Well It can be done. get a good sprayer and some high quality paint. sand it down, prime it, coat it, then clearcoat. Gotta find a good garage that you can hang drapes or something around to keep dust and debris off it. good luck with that

nittanys1 · 11-10-2002, 07:16 PM

the only painting i do myself is with th little touch-up paint...i wouldnt recomend you do it yourself...but its your car...

11-10-2002, 11:01 PM

i heard sanding down a car is a btch! anyway, this local paintjob place did a crappy ass job on my friends 240. Not only didn't they sand it down well enough, they feathered the paint on the trim, his pop up headlights, and even his exhaust. he isn't trippin that much cause you get what you pay for. (399$)

11-11-2002, 03:34 AM

Dude, your car is probably the best lookin most creatively done up honda i've ever seen(to nittanys1 )....i have never been to the rally's but your car is off the(chain/hook/flip-flop,typ).........compared to all the mod's u have done a simple paint job like that guy is explaining should be a walk in the park......anyway, If I get crazy enuff to do it, i'll post a full review.

11-11-2002, 06:51 PM

I once repainted a side skirt on my car.. hit a curb and cracked the paint..

I sanded it down real good, then primered the exposed part..

then I bought some touch up paint.. but had them mix it in a spray can...

all the stuff cost me about $100 including 3 -stage paint and primer

turned out reall good.. u just have to be patient and steady-handed.. after polishing the clearcoat, it was like new.. Ill try to look up the site where I bought the paint and post it here..

11-22-2002, 12:19 PM

It can be done but youll probably have to wet sand it down and you will neet to make it real smooth. it takes time to be done right if you dont do it daily, so spend the cash or take time and accept the risk

11-08-2002, 07:38 PM	#1
General Chang Posts: n/a	Has anybody ever painted their cars themselves?? I was wondering if it could be done......i have a '96 accord ex with alot of scratches....its been keyed 3 times and I really want to paint it black .....however, I've got alot of other expenses and was just wondering if I could save a few bucks and maybe rent a spray paint gun and do it myself. Any suggestions as to whether it would be worth it would be greatly appreciated.

11-08-2002, 08:10 PM	#2
ebpda9 Repost Wagon Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: over here Age: 44 Posts: 17,266	you could do it, but i don't know about the results. Let a pro do it, better safe than sorry. __________________

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11-09-2002, 05:22 PM	#3
General Chang Posts: n/a	well i found a really good link for any DIYers http://www.thebugshop.org/bsfqpnt.htm

11-09-2002, 05:37 PM	#4
blind34_1 Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: IL Age: 40 Posts: 1,813	Well It can be done. get a good sprayer and some high quality paint. sand it down, prime it, coat it, then clearcoat. Gotta find a good garage that you can hang drapes or something around to keep dust and debris off it. good luck with that

11-10-2002, 07:16 PM	#5
nittanys1 2nd Gear Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Atlanta, Ga Age: 42 Posts: 140	the only painting i do myself is with th little touch-up paint...i wouldnt recomend you do it yourself...but its your car...

11-10-2002, 11:01 PM	#6
rakugaki Posts: n/a	i heard sanding down a car is a btch! anyway, this local paintjob place did a crappy ass job on my friends 240. Not only didn't they sand it down well enough, they feathered the paint on the trim, his pop up headlights, and even his exhaust. he isn't trippin that much cause you get what you pay for. (399$)

11-11-2002, 03:34 AM	#7
General Chang Posts: n/a	Dude, your car is probably the best lookin most creatively done up honda i've ever seen(to nittanys1 )....i have never been to the rally's but your car is off the(chain/hook/flip-flop,typ).........compared to all the mod's u have done a simple paint job like that guy is explaining should be a walk in the park......anyway, If I get crazy enuff to do it, i'll post a full review.

11-11-2002, 06:51 PM	#8
gc43 Posts: n/a	I once repainted a side skirt on my car.. hit a curb and cracked the paint.. I sanded it down real good, then primered the exposed part.. then I bought some touch up paint.. but had them mix it in a spray can... all the stuff cost me about $100 including 3 -stage paint and primer turned out reall good.. u just have to be patient and steady-handed.. after polishing the clearcoat, it was like new.. Ill try to look up the site where I bought the paint and post it here..

11-22-2002, 12:19 PM	#9
SofaKingSmooth Posts: n/a	It can be done but youll probably have to wet sand it down and you will neet to make it real smooth. it takes time to be done right if you dont do it daily, so spend the cash or take time and accept the risk