While we are on the topic of paint...

Does anyone know any good websites, or books on prep and painting cars? The new datto arrived wednesday, and its almost time for work to begin. I have somebody that is able to paint the car, i just need some more info on prepwork...

oan878- what's the go with polishing 2 pac paint. there are a few spots on my paint job where there are a few bits of dust and crap in the paintwork I was wondering if I can get some 1200 wet and dry onto them and then a cut & polish to dify things back up. Will this work ok or will it leave patches that oxidise quickly?

Im thinking about sticking with acrylic due to the fact that ive done alot of work on the car so far using arylic primers, putty etc. Lots of rubbing and buffing to do afterwards though. Im just worried ill go to all this effort to have my 2pac crack due to an acrylic base. Is this the wisest decision? I dont know. I dont mind the extra work to have some piece of mind.

I'm a panel beater by trade, so i watch and pick up a few things from the painters. Also done lots of cars started when i was 15, painted my first at 16. You learn alot by giving it a go!

any questions just ask.

Sure thing

Cheers

Cheers for that oan878. Just a few more weeks of rust removal and some blocking and ill be ready to prime. I might have to take you up on your offer to come lend a small hand. Shout you a beer or two or three or six...

oan878 are you a spray painter by trade or just very clued up on the process??? As I'm looking to do a 2pac job soon and I want to make sure I get my prep perfect.

Cheers
Damo

Hi i have done a number of cars in 2pac. 2 datsun 1200s, mazda 100 ute, RX2, 808 Ap5 valaint all 2pac over other paints.

The main thing is to fully prime the out side of the car 4 coats min.

I can get you 5L of 2pac primer for $140

I can even come over and have alook and show you what to do.

Im doing all the prep work myself so im trying to work out the best options.

just strip the acryllic off the roof and prime it properly... it will craze and crack after the sumer heat affects the panels and the heat, will only cost couple of hundered more, they still have to prime it either way