My new 2008 Absolutely Red 3 Door Yaris Project Car

[CTScott]

Originally Posted by yaris_ninja

WOW she looking amazing. the paint job looks amazing. it looks like a pro did it with the finest paint in a paint booth but u used spray cans AMAZING

Thanks. It actually looks great from about 15 feet away. From 3 feet away it is pretty obvious that I shot it will rattle cans (lots of orange peel). I had an issue with shooting the clear too soon on the hood and it reacted with the base coat, so I had to sand the whole hood down and start again. In doing so I really gouged the metal, so the hood has a lot of imperfections. I figured that it looks good enough for now for driving her around without it looking too bad.

I am currently shopping for an HVLP painting system and once I pick one up, I'll reshoot the bumper and hood (and probably replace the hood again, since they are only $65 for a new primed one).

[yaris_ninja]

Originally Posted by CTScott

Thanks. It actually looks great from about 15 feet away. From 3 feet away it is pretty obvious that I shot it will rattle cans (lots of orange peel). I had an issue with shooting the clear too soon on the hood and it reacted with the base coat, so I had to sand the whole hood down and start again. In doing so I really gouged the metal, so the hood has a lot of imperfections. I figured that it looks good enough for now for driving her around without it looking too bad.

I am currently shopping for an HVLP painting system and once I pick one up, I'll reshoot the bumper and hood (and probably replace the hood again, since they are only $65 for a new primed one).

thats great. when u get that paint system will it help u do more of a pro job? if it does i will be happy to drive up and my yaris front and rear end painted. the only thing is that my yaris has the flakes in the paint.

[CTScott]

Originally Posted by yaris_ninja

thats great. when u get that paint system will it help u do more of a pro job? if it does i will be happy to drive up and my yaris front and rear end painted. the only thing is that my yaris has the flakes in the paint.

Theoretically it will help. I just have a mantra that says that if I can buy a tool for less than what someone would charge me to do a job, I do so.

I have a buddy who was an auto body guy in his past life and he said that he'll teach me how to use it (I think he really just wants to use it on his 69 Firebird that he is restoring).

[yaris_ninja]

Originally Posted by CTScott

Theoretically it will help. I just have a mantra that says that if I can buy a tool for less than what someone would charge me to do a job, I do so.

I have a buddy who was an auto body guy in his past life and he said that he'll teach me how to use it (I think he really just wants to use it on his 69 Firebird that he is restoring).

lol thats funny. I still say u did a amazing job the first time. it just takes time lots of time lol.