jimbobz
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http://www.corsasport.co.uk/board/viewthread.php?tid=308121
was just reading the thread, which is very helpful by the way  , however im an amateur at it but really want to give it a go, have a boot to flush and spray, and also a bumper. so i know its going to be hard work but if i fail il then just get it done pro.
can everything be bought from halfords lol? if so, in order for me to spray a boot, spoiler and a front bumper what exactly would i need to buy? ie, what rgades of sand paper? whats the best spray to go for?laquer?spirit wipes?primer? and also how much of each item would i need and if you know, how much is it liekly to cost me?
i know im asking a lot here but id be very grateful for your help and its important i know how much i need and what i need
thanks a lot
and also any spraying technique tips? 
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Planty02
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Tbh i think if you want to spray a boot lid/bumper you're going to need a compressor to get a decent result on something that size. You're looknig at around the £100 mark for a suitable one, probably a little more.
I would recomend practising on something smaller first using cans (a boot lock surround or something similar size would be an ideal first project). I tend to use a can of primer, can of paint and can of lacquer for something like this as well as 40 and 1200 grade papers IIRC
[Edited on 10-09-2006 by Planty02]
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jimbobz
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i cant afford a compressor at the mo, as i said though if the finish is crap il just get it sprayed professionally. i saw a thread on here the other day were a guy sprayed his red boot himself with no compressor, looked an awesome finish
and ye il practice on the boot lock surround as i dont need that anyway.
have you any idea how much a can of primer is and which one to go for?and same with the laquer.
cheers
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abdus
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u2u the person who spayed his boot and ask him 
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jimbobz
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thats a good idea. but im sure many people have sprayed things so this way il get a wider response. and also maybe that person will read this aswell and reply
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fresh_creps
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you can get primer from halfrauds mate,think its about £5.99 for a 500ml can,they've got high build primer which you'll definatly need and the coloured primers depending what colour you're spraying your bootlid
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jimbobz
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i will be spraying everything black.
so i just need to buy the high build primer and no other primer then? if i was to spray a boot, spoiler and front bumper how many cans do you think il need?
any info about laquer?
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7 omm
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pay a sprayer...
it will look shoot with can and your car would probably de-value more than what your car would without the bits painted
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jimbobz
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im not doing it up to sell so that isnt an issue. i am without a job and am wanting something to do to use time up until i get myself a job, so i thought this would be a good idea and if worse comes to worse itl look shoot and then il pay a sprayer. only thing il loose is time doing it
and as said, iv seen some decent work done with cans so you never know, it may turn out good
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Welcome to CS 
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jimbobz
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MikeE
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welcome to corssport jimbobz. it can be achieved but as the lads have said, its worth trying something like a boot lock 1st time around as it is very hard to get a pro job with spray cans. by no means give it ago if you are prepared to pay a pro if it goes pete tong.
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jimbobz
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cheers for the welcome and ye, i will test it on something smaller. but i may aswell give it a go, as i said, if i fail il just get it done pro. worth trying first though
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quote:
Originally posted by jimbobz
im not doing it up to sell so that isnt an issue. i am without a job and am wanting something to do to use time up until i get myself a job, so i thought this would be a good idea and if worse comes to worse itl look shoot and then il pay a sprayer. only thing il loose is time doing it
and as said, iv seen some decent work done with cans so you never know, it may turn out good
i dont mean to offend you mate, nor sound like a twat, but why dont you spend ur time getting a job, then just pay for a pro? cuz if you havnt sprayed anything yourself before, i dont think you will get the desired finish. It aint gonna be too cheap either, you'll need quite a few cans and a few sanding blocks.
edit: welcome btw lol
[Edited on 12-09-2006 by bass_junkies]
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Gregor
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I sprayed my boot with rattle cans , look in my garage
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Gregor
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ed
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quote:
Originally posted by bass_junkies
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Originally posted by jimbobz
im not doing it up to sell so that isnt an issue. i am without a job and am wanting something to do to use time up until i get myself a job, so i thought this would be a good idea and if worse comes to worse itl look shoot and then il pay a sprayer. only thing il loose is time doing it
and as said, iv seen some decent work done with cans so you never know, it may turn out good
i dont mean to offend you mate, nor sound like a twat, but why dont you spend ur time getting a job, then just pay for a pro? cuz if you havnt sprayed anything yourself before, i dont think you will get the desired finish. It aint gonna be too cheap either, you'll need quite a few cans and a few sanding blocks.
edit: welcome btw lol
[Edited on 12-09-2006 by bass_junkies]
Paints expensive too. £30-£60 a litre just for a flat colour.
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craig_brux
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quote:
Originally posted by ed
quote:
Originally posted by bass_junkies
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Originally posted by jimbobz
im not doing it up to sell so that isnt an issue. i am without a job and am wanting something to do to use time up until i get myself a job, so i thought this would be a good idea and if worse comes to worse itl look shoot and then il pay a sprayer. only thing il loose is time doing it
and as said, iv seen some decent work done with cans so you never know, it may turn out good
i dont mean to offend you mate, nor sound like a twat, but why dont you spend ur time getting a job, then just pay for a pro? cuz if you havnt sprayed anything yourself before, i dont think you will get the desired finish. It aint gonna be too cheap either, you'll need quite a few cans and a few sanding blocks.
edit: welcome btw lol
[Edited on 12-09-2006 by bass_junkies]
Paints expensive too. £30-£60 a litre just for a flat colour.
but hed have a job to pay for it then 
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jimbobz
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quote:
Originally posted by bass_junkies
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Originally posted by jimbobz
im not doing it up to sell so that isnt an issue. i am without a job and am wanting something to do to use time up until i get myself a job, so i thought this would be a good idea and if worse comes to worse itl look shoot and then il pay a sprayer. only thing il loose is time doing it
and as said, iv seen some decent work done with cans so you never know, it may turn out good
i dont mean to offend you mate, nor sound like a twat, but why dont you spend ur time getting a job, then just pay for a pro? cuz if you havnt sprayed anything yourself before, i dont think you will get the desired finish. It aint gonna be too cheap either, you'll need quite a few cans and a few sanding blocks.
edit: welcome btw lol
[Edited on 12-09-2006 by bass_junkies]
i have a job waiting for me mid october, so until then im just spending time doing my car up and you never know, i may get a decent finish, worth a try
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jimbobz
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escortgti - that was the car that i was on about cheers
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jimbobz
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and also, how much altogether did it cost you to prep and spray the boot?
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MikeE
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bloody hell escortgti.com that is a very good job!
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Gregor
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That cost me about £30 - 40 all in.
Basically went with the attitude that if I cocked up I'd put it in the bodyshop (which was the original plan)
Goodbye rust bubbles
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jimbobz
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wer did you get all your stuff from? and what exactly did you buy and how much of it? sorry for asking but it would be a massive help
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Gregor
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Halfords
Can of filler primer.
3 cans of paint ( I think)
Bodyfiller
Sandpaper
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