DJCarbine

Did this a year ago, I will take pics of it today. It looks the same as far as quality of the paint goes.

I find that its extremely resistant to chipping. I did however drop a screwdriver on it from about 10 feet up working on the house, and made a little chip. The good thing is, you just take the rattle can of the same color and hit it and it blends right in after some wetsanding

alordofchaos

The Subie hood and Mustang look great!

Thanks for the pics, guys... my current winter beater might be getting this treatment

Tom R.

where can i get a rattlecan to match the titanium silver of my bmw? the hood was keyed before i got the car and i dont feel like spending $500 to have it repainted.

DJCarbine

update pics



The mustang after a year

I haven't washed it since I painted it, so it looks a little dull lol

500

Hey Tom,

It is pretty simple actually: Look up the color code (I think it is 354, but double check). Then, go to a automotive refinish supply store and tell them what you need. The specific brand of product may vary, but I had ended up with an SEM base and a generic clear. Metallics are harder to apply evenly (many amateur jobs have a mottled, or tiger-stripe look). Mask everything you don't want overspray on! Make sure you scuff the surface you want to paint with the correct grit (ask at the shop). P600 is likely. Pay attention to number of coats and flash times (just follow the instructions). And have good breathing protection!

Potomac-Greg

This seems like the perfect technique for a track car or a beater. I've seen some track cars that look like they were painted with a 12" nappy roller!

harrisonrick

orange peel anyone?

how much "after-polishing" to make it smooth?

GloriaRedStang

Nice Red Stang.

86 951 Driver

I looked into maybe doing this will the 924 i drive. It looks like it would be a good idea. My car is not a show car by any means. I had it painted a few years ago but already looks bad. Let us know the results.

krystar

actually it's not his car. it's mine hehe.

krystar

thanks for concern. but i think we're in the clear. police black&white scheme is front/back. we're doing top/down black&white. besides, even if we did paint it like the police but without the lettering we're still fine.

something akin to

or

DJCarbine

So... I should take off the lightbar I just installed on the roof?

krystar

lightbar? i thought u were putting on a dome rotating one?

krystar

i had previously dismissed you but it looks like you're right! it would look like A police car. good thing is, i don't have to worry about those cops!




hmmmmmm maybe i should put that on the side of my car hehe. minus the words "police"

Riff

Hey, you guys are in the Chicago area?? If you ever want to show off the roller paint job, I'd love to check it out. Giving me ideas about my S2....