Lee,
IMHO, doing your own prep and painting is the most rewarding part of restoring
or building any car. Having people comment on your 'new' paint job 5-10 or 20
years down the road gives me a true sense of accomplishment and pride.
Remember... The results (a.k.a. quality) of the paint job are directly related
to the preparation and time you spend getting it ready for paint. A lighter
color can hide a lot of imperfections in your body work. The darker the color,
the more those little dings, dents and waves will show.
There are a lot of tips & tricks to painting and I'm sure you are about to hear
most of them from the list members that have done paint work. So take it all in
and good luck on your 'big' step.
WFO Herb
WLEECOLL@aol.com wrote:
> Hi folks,
> I've removed just about everything from my car in prep for painting. I
> have access to a spray booth and guns and will attempt to paint the car
> myself. Some small holes from the multitude of mirrors mounted on the car
> have been filled, and I'm planning on sanding and painting over the existing
> paint with the original color (Brooklands Green).
> Anyone ever done this? I'll take any advice or hints you may have to
> offer. Also, any advice on the type of paint? I've done a fair amount of
> reading in this area, but there is nothing like a voice of experience.
> Thanks in advance.....
>
> Cheers,
> Lee Collins
> 77 Midget
> 67 Jeep J-200
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