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Old Jul 31, 2003 | 06:03 PM
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D.I.Y body work

does anyone have any suggestions for a place, or resource to learn how to do your own auto painting, im not looking to do major repair, but painting the ground effects, bumper cover, etc when they look abused. i have paid 300 twice for the cover to be painted and 100 twice for the ground effects to be touched up..there has to be a better way..

i have the compressor, looking for a good gun, just need to learn the right prep work for filling scratches, sanding, blending, etc..


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Old Jul 31, 2003 | 06:38 PM
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buy your winter beater now. buy some stuff and some instruction books. Practice.
 
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Old Jul 31, 2003 | 08:25 PM
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Re: D.I.Y body work

Originally posted by L in Detroit
does anyone have any suggestions for a place, or resource to learn how to do your own auto painting, im not looking to do major repair, but painting the ground effects, bumper cover, etc when they look abused. i have paid 300 twice for the cover to be painted and 100 twice for the ground effects to be touched up..there has to be a better way..

i have the compressor, looking for a good gun, just need to learn the right prep work for filling scratches, sanding, blending, etc..


jim
Look for a community college in your area that has a tech program. Many offer beginning painting and bodywork courses. Most will offer night classes also. Good luck.
 
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Old Jul 31, 2003 | 10:05 PM
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Stop by Romulus with your pieces and I'll help you out. I will be doing a little bondo and paint this weekend for a friend anyway.
 
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