Hey guys I would like to paint some parts I have myself, this is the first time I've ever seriously delt with paint, so I need a few tips.

I have this shop near me that will mix the paint and put into a spray can, I just need to know what else I need, like do I need promoter? hardner? and do they sell those in cans? I'll be spraying on FRP fiberglass.

Also if anyone has some steps they would like to post that would be much help, like after i lay the base and clear how do I go about wet sanding without damaging it? and which polish should I use??

Thanks.

 

Best advice I can give is just have it done by someone who knows how to do it. If it's your 1st time, please don't. I have painted many things myself and im still not that good and I been doing it for like 3 years. Just pay a lil extra and have a professional do it.

 

you do this because you love it or just try to save money?

 

I believe he does it because he wants something professional not something that came out of his ***.

 

You can get paint that matches the factory colors from http://www.towerpaint.com
All you need is your color code.

 

Ask the shop what they recommend. Remember, it's just paint and it can be fixed. I know zero about the correct way to paint but, that wouldn't stop me from trying it. Hit Google and then give it a try. Practice on something small that you are not going to use then move on to the actual part. If it looks like crap, the shop can fix it. Don't expect professional results on the first try. Have fun with it. Like I said, it's just paint....

 

Thanks guys.

 

Majority of your work will be the prepping. Use a guide coat when you are sand blocking so that you even out all your surfaces. If you don’t, your basecoat will come out wavy when you look at it at an angle.