John Suchak wrote:
>
> Hey Huw:
>
> There are a ton of "how to" books out there that can give you all of the
> info you'll ever need on the actual mechanics of painting.. I'm doing
> a complete "frame-off" (http://www.jacksonville.net/~suchak/toys.htm) on
> my Spitfire and can share a few insights that you might not find in the
> texts..
>
> First off, be REALLY nice to the guy at the car paint store.. They are
> a wealth of information and have some latitude in what they charge you
> for supplies.
>
> If you decide to sandblast the underside and floors as I did, DO IT
> OUTSIDE!!! I'm *STILL* cleaning up sand...
>
> Disassemble as much as possible... It's worth the extra few seconds to
> pull something out instead of taping it, and it will make the car look
> more cohesive when it's painted.
>
> Consider having the topcoat done by a pro in a proper facility. I'm
> doing all my prep and painting all my jambs and "underneaths" but having
> the final coat done by a local paint shop.
>
> Prep work is 99% of a good paint job. Be REALLY fussy. I've redone my
> bonnet about 6 times.. It's perfect.
>
> Sand sand sand. *LOOK* at what you're doing. (It sounds basic but took
> me a while to learn...) Always use a block when sanding.
>
> Get two different shades of primer and use them alternately... when
> you sand it out the "other" color will show the low spots really
> clearly..
>
> Use your hands to "feel" for waves and imperfections.. Wet down your
> work and look "along" the car to see how it'll look with a glossy
> topcoat. Remember, everything looks great in primer!
>
> When you think it's "perfect", get your buddies over and offer 'em a
> buck for every flaw they can find. It's amazing what they find...
>
> That's a start.. Listers, any other "pearls of wisdom"?
>
> John
>
> Huw Upshall wrote:
> >
> > I would like to ask for any and all advice in regards to painting a
> > spitfire. I currently have a spitfire that I have almost completely
> > stripped that I need to do some body work on and then paint.
> >
> > The car still has the wiring in it, I have taken out the dashboard and all
> > switches/gauges. The only hardware still installed includes the fuel tank,
> > transmission, and wiring harness. The motor has been removed as well as
> > all other engine compartment components.
> >
> > How should I go about painting this car? (I know there are people with
> > experience out there). What is the best way to remove the existing paint?
> > How / What should I prime the car with? The original color was french blue
> > (under several aftermarket spray jobs) but I wish to redo the entire car
> > BRG including the engine compartment and the interior. What is the best
> > way to primer and paint? Advice please!!
> >
> > I have never attempted this before so please, spare no expense... :)
> >
> > Thanks.
> >
> > -Huw
> >
> > ------------------------------------------------------------------------->
>> Huw Upshall Addresses: hupshall@wolfenet.com
> > hupshall@hotmail.com
> > a-huwu@microsoft.com
> > http: www.wolfenet.com/~hupshall
> >
> > 'Misspelled? Impossible! My modem is Error-Correcting!'
> > ------------------------------------------------------------------------->
> Huw Upshall wrote:
> >
> > I would like to ask for any and all advice in regards to painting a
> > spitfire. I currently have a spitfire that I have almost completely
> > stripped that I need to do some body work on and then paint.
> >
> > The car still has the wiring in it, I have taken out the dashboard and all
> > switches/gauges. The only hardware still installed includes the fuel tank,
> > transmission, and wiring harness. The motor has been removed as well as
> > all other engine compartment components.
> >
> > How should I go about painting this car? (I know there are people with
> > experience out there). What is the best way to remove the existing paint?
> > How / What should I prime the car with? The original color was french blue
> > (under several aftermarket spray jobs) but I wish to redo the entire car
> > BRG including the engine compartment and the interior. What is the best
> > way to primer and paint? Advice please!!
> >
> > I have never attempted this before so please, spare no expense... :)
> >
> > Thanks.
> >
> > -Huw
> >
> > ------------------------------------------------------------------------->
>> Huw Upshall Addresses: hupshall@wolfenet.com
> > hupshall@hotmail.com
> > a-huwu@microsoft.com
> > http: www.wolfenet.com/~hupshall
> >
> > 'Misspelled? Impossible! My modem is Error-Correcting!'
> > -------------------------------------------------------------------------
There are really four(4) basic rules for a good repaint =
# 1 = TAKE YOUR TIME
# 2 = TAKE YOUR TIME
# 3 = TAKE YOUR TIME
# 4 = TAKE YOUR TIME
If you fail in any of the first three rules then try # 4.
John's advice is the very best, 2 colors of primer, and nothing but a
block sander, never use your hands or "FINGERS"
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