Danny H
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Thinking about attempting DIY colour coding.
Already have a compressor, just need spray gun and paint etc.
whats peoples views, should I attempt it, or just take it to a bodyshop.
has anyone done their own colour coding / sprayed a bumper themselves and what did it turn out like?
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3CorsaMeal
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i only done it with cans, wanna get some spray stuff next
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3CorsaMeal
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thb people say leave it to the pro's, but people in spray shops, builders etc, and mechanics are usually the thick bastards from school
spose experience is the key, but u have to start somewhere
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Danny H
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quote:
Originally posted by 3CorsaMeal
thb people say leave it to the pro's, but people in spray shops, builders etc, and mechanics are usually the thick bastards from school
spose experience is the key, but u have to start somewhere
this is exactly how i see it. if they can manage it, it can't be that hard can it?
do you need to spray the thinners onto the bumper before priming, or can it just be done by hand with white spirit?
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Reedy
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i did bits of mine my self, its definately a art to itself. In the past i have ballsd it up but if u have the right tools (in this case you do) im sure u can do a good job of it.
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Danny H
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shit just realised, you need to mix the paint with thinners. anyone know to what ratio?
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Danny H
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just found it - 1 part paint to 1 part thinner
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3CorsaMeal
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and these sprayers think they special 
look at pimp my ride, they all hood-rats, prob come out of jail
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Red_SXi
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Basecoat = 50/50 with basecoat thinners
Clearcoat = 2:1 With hardener
2k Coat (solid colours) = 2:1 with hardener
2k Primer = 3:1 Hardener
Plastic primer = Used on its own
If things haven't hardened properly when you spray the next coat over them you will get a reaction. Unless you have infra-red paint curers like me you will find stuff takes ages to dry this time of year
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