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  1. 03-19-2007, 06:12 PM #1
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    Paint Questions =)

    Hey Guys,
    On Friday I am buying Forrest's Brand new hood, which I'm stoked about. I have a few questions regarding the appearance of the hood. Specifically about paint/ and clear coat. I want the hood Gloss Black, to add to my panda look. The hood comes a nice, Flat Black. My question is, can I make the hood a little more glossy If I just spray a high-gloss clear coat over the flat black? Would that work? Or would I have to repaint the hood with Gloss Black, and then a Gloss Clear Coat? If I only have to Spray a Clear coat, Do I have to get it professionally sprayed, or can I carefully use a spray can clear Coat? If that is the case, what kind of Clear should I get?
    Any help is greatly appreciated, Thanks Alot! Here are a few pics of that hood for a reference.

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  2. 03-19-2007, 06:18 PM #2
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    Re: Paint Questions =)

    Don't use a rattle can clear coat. You will not get the clear coat spread on the hood evenly which will be noticeable after it dries. I think it's best to get it resprayed gloss black professionally as well as clear coat.
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    i would have it done by the pros just to be safe

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  4. 03-19-2007, 07:38 PM #4
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    Re: Paint Questions =)

    Thanks for the tips guys. =) Maybe Ill take the plunge, and shell ot $200 to get it painted.
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  5. 03-19-2007, 07:41 PM #5
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    shit if ur gona have a pro do it u might as well take a shoot at it ur self u can go done to a auto parts store and get a cheap spray gun and use the real stuff ur self or even try a rattle can just do very light coats and dont worry if u dont cover it the first few times just stay like 2 feet away from the hood and spray very light coats
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    Re: Paint Questions =)

    Quote Originally Posted by ghettogeddy
    shit if ur gona have a pro do it u might as well take a shoot at it ur self u can go done to a auto parts store and get a cheap spray gun and use the real stuff ur self or even try a rattle can just do very light coats and dont worry if u dont cover it the first few times just stay like 2 feet away from the hood and spray very light coats
    hmm... by buddy's got a spray gun, and Ive got an air compressor, maybe ill just give it a shot myself. Thanks for the inspiration geddy! Im pretty decent at painting stuff, so who knows, may turn out good. I have a practice hood to practice on too :P

    Can anybody give me a list of paints/chemicals I will need to paint this badboy Gloss Black? =) I have no idea what is needed. :/
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    umm go to umm .. i cant think of the page ummm......... DAMNET i cant think of it .. oh yeah eastwood

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  8. 03-19-2007, 08:04 PM #8
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    sweet ill check it out, thanks cah.
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  9. 03-19-2007, 08:33 PM #9
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    Re: Paint Questions =)

    That black paint is just primer. Don't spray a clearcoat over it, it won't look good.

    Just get it done by a pro and you'll be happy with the results. If the result isn't satisfying, you can ask the guy to respray it. If you buy the parts yourself, it's going to cost more and look half as good I'm pretty sure.

    It shouldn't cost much to spray a brand new hood anyway.

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    Re: Paint Questions =)

    Quote Originally Posted by carotman
    That black paint is just primer. Don't spray a clearcoat over it, it won't look good.

    Just get it done by a pro and you'll be happy with the results. If the result isn't satisfying, you can ask the guy to respray it. If you buy the parts yourself, it's going to cost more and look half as good I'm pretty sure.

    It shouldn't cost much to spray a brand new hood anyway.
    Thanks for the advice! Local shops told me $500 to paint the hood, and headlight covers, and a few shops about 1hr away (macco & earl shieb) said about $200. This sound about right to you guys?
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    not really i can go ans get my whole car sprayed at macco for like 400
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    WEEEE I looking forward to you picking it up on friday
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    hahahahahahaha forrest is finally gona meet someone off of 3geez
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    Quote Originally Posted by ghettogeddy
    hahahahahahaha forrest is finally gona meet someone off of 3geez

    yeah, well i talked to you on the phone before, so your 2nd closest. lol
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    lol
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    i met someone on here today

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    your mom dosent count
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    Re: Paint Questions =)

    DO NOT get any part of your car painted at maaco...i have seen maaco paintjobs blown off with an air compressor....they suck. honesly, i took at a whack at painting my fender with autozone rattle cans and a clear coat, and i was pretty damn pleased with the results. if you do LOTS of light coats, wetsand, apply the clear coat, and then use 3M Clearcoat safe Rubbing compound, i think youll be very happy.
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    Quote Originally Posted by ghettogeddy
    your mom dosent count
    no i met the guy with the hatch today but he only posted here once he on redpeper racing more

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    ya light fast strokes lol cah dont get any ideas lol
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    Quote Originally Posted by ghettogeddy
    ya light fast strokes lol cah dont get any ideas lol
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    weee panda look

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    Re: Paint Questions =)

    We usually sand most of the black primer off that comes on new parts, then start back with builiding up of primer surfacer, then wet block that, seal, basecoat then clearcoat.

    It is possible to get pro results from rattle cans, but you need to make sure your final coat is sprayed with a cans that have the nice nozzle on them that sprays a fan pattern. Keep it wet and tack it off good before you start.
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    Thanks for the tips everyone! Im not sure what i'll do yet, Ill have to sleep on it. :P
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    I was going to buy that hood, I'm glad to see it going to a hatchie! Just shoot the hood with some clear coat and it will look awesome. I just bought a hood like this one off of ebay and it's still shiny for just primer.
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