I want to paint my car. not a complete re-spray just the exterior.

does anyone know of a place that will rent out there spray booth? i would like to spray it myself.

As well does anyone have experiance with minor body work and prep.
i hear that it's all in the prep work.

post up anything if it would help.
thanks

 

There is a place in Tacoma that rents one. can't remember the name though!

 

Nate,

Depends on the body work, I can try to help you. I would not mind helping you spray it as well. If you are willing to wait till the fall I plan on taking the class again. You can always call the local community college shop programs they may have a good connection on places that will let you rent a booth. I found a booth in Kent once but I no longer have their contact info. Also I heard that the air force base has a paint booth that people can rent out and use as long as you have someone in the services or retired. Let me know what you find out as well.

Mike

 

When i looked into painting my kit.. i checked into this place... they do have a website too www.maxi-space.com
they rented out 12hr or 24hr blocks i think
Maxi space
1401 S Sprague Ave, Tacoma - (253) 572-1111

 

Yeah, that's the place i was thinking of. My buddy used it, he said it was a nice set up.

 

Nick - Honey0Bucket can tell you a lot about paint work and prep. He's doing it professionally now.

Even with a booth and everything, it's so hard to get it all right, I tried and failed adequately in doing it, even with the best tools... there is so much technique, experience, and ultimately pure finesse involved in getting a great finish.

I don't try to paint anymore... it's out of my league, and I've done or tried pretty much everything mod wise myself and pulled it off pretty good, except for painting. Painters get all the props from me, as it is a tough craft... try it out for yourself, but man it is humbling.

 

yo nate, lemme know how this all works out for ya, i'd like to help if possible too, would love to do it for my car too

 

yes ive tryed to get a hold of honeyo. ive seen his work and i know he worked with you (miniguy). i would like to try to spray it myself, heres the catch i wont need a flwless finish with the style im going after. lets just say its not gloss.

thanks for all the help keep it comming.

 

nate my suggestion would be to pick up pieces of metal or plastic primer them and shoot them. you can do that outside the booth. just to get your spraying down pat. just go to a junk yard and grab any same material you want to paint.

body work is easier then shooting. unless you have a ton of dings and dents.

 

I've got a practice car outside but you gotta pull the pieces

 

I've got a hood from a camry in my carport... you can practice on.. if you come get it...lol

 

ive got a white tc hood at mine LOL

flat black hmmmmm murdered out LOL

oh sorry was just thinking about something LOL

 

Yes i plan on doing a full Murder job . not flat but satin black.

if you have seen Deislstations thats kinda what i would like.

kinda like this

 

lol i knew it thats what i was thinking when you said you wanted to paint your car just not glossy LOL

that is what i want to do to my future suv when i get one LOL

black on black murdered out
big black dub rims

 

yes B on B but no 20's maybejust 19's but i am gonna gett one of those blinged out symbols to show people ive got 19's.

 

LOL well i will wait and see what happens with your ride

 

Nate- If you have a date of when you are looking at and you have to rent a booth for 24 hours let me know. Maybe we can do a group thing and split the costs among other folks. As far as painting your car I am not sure if you know the steps of what all you need to do but let me know. I can help you figure out the prep materials and steps you will need to for prep and paint.

 

thanks to all that have posted

im looking into paint right now and still trying to find a booth as well im looking into my other projects that will need paint.

i dont have a date but would like it to be soon.

mike i will def. be talking with you.
and the idea of spliting the cost amoung people is a great thought.

if anyone knows about satin paint jobs chime in. as well some pro. help with paint would be good to.

 

There is an auto paint shop here in auburn. Its called Wesco its just south of Doxon on the Westside of Auburn Way next to the B&B auto parts. They give pretty good advice. They offer PPG paint, which is highly recommended by professionals.

http://www.wescopbe.com/