How do I paint my mopar body kit?

Sykora · Post by **Sykora** » Wed Oct 01, 2008 5:36 pm

Yay- so I'm about to purchase a mopar body kit finally, but the only one I could find is blaze red. I'm planning on buying it and having it sent to my uncle, but he needs to know what type of paint to use for it. Any ideas? I know we'll have to sand it down, but any clue what kind of paint I'll need to buy? Thanks!

-Eric

Danteneon · Post by **Danteneon** » Wed Oct 01, 2008 5:52 pm

That's a loaded question. Is your uncle a painter? I assume not because he wouldn't ask you that question. Unless he meant paint code.

As to what type of paint...

You need all the items to do a base coat/clear coat. That means hardener, reducer, base, and clear. Depending on the temperature and humidity he will have to choose the temp range of the reducer for best results. Also, is he running HVLP? That may change some of the choices.

As far as quality level and brand, there is a lot to choose from out there. I used to sell S-W and Dupont. The S-W 4th dimension line was good for most jobs, but the Dupont was chosen by the guys who wanted a more "show car" finish. But almost any brand can be made to look good with the right equipment and skill.

Adionik · Post by **Adionik** » Wed Oct 01, 2008 6:26 pm

If he has no experience painting why are you sending it to him?

Drop it off at a Body Paint store and pay anywhere between $100-200 bucks

I think I paid $50 for my sideskirts to be painted, but I bought the paint $30?

thttxboy · Post by **thttxboy** » Wed Oct 01, 2008 11:36 pm

really I paid 600 for the lip kit and side skirts to be painted

Swordfish2Cowboy · Post by **Swordfish2Cowboy** » Thu Oct 02, 2008 12:08 am

Fuck dude that's a bit much... I hope they did a really good job and put enough coats on that it'll withstand rocks and scraping and shit, unlike the factory finish.

theTeejmiester · Post by **theTeejmiester** » Thu Oct 02, 2008 12:09 am

have a shop do it,or look here and do some research and go from there

http://www.autobody101.com/forums/viewf ... 08ba4a1974

there is alot to know when it comes to paint,go to your local jobber and ask waht they would recomend,tell them what your plans/goals are and if they give a shit about there customers they will point you in the right directin

Sykora · Post by **Sykora** » Thu Oct 02, 2008 9:43 am

okay- well he's a mechanic and DOES know how to paint. he just wanted to make sure 'cause he didn't know what type of plastic it is and everything.

theTeejmiester · Post by **theTeejmiester** » Thu Oct 02, 2008 2:16 pm

i believe it is TPO,the prep is the same as anyother plastic automotive part though

Neon4Life · Post by **Neon4Life** » Thu Oct 02, 2008 2:57 pm

really I paid 600 for the lip kit and side skirts to be painted

so ur saying that you paid $600 to get a lip kit painted.

i can get an entire car painted for $800.

just saying a lip kit isnt that big and painting isnt that hard you can do it ur self if u wanted too.

JRM · Post by **JRM** » Thu Oct 02, 2008 3:19 pm

I came here to post this.

theTeejmiester · Post by **theTeejmiester** » Thu Oct 02, 2008 4:14 pm

^^^ uh....okay.....

Sykora · Post by **Sykora** » Thu Oct 02, 2008 4:39 pm

JRM wrote:I came here to post this.

think you forgot to post whatever you were planning on posting.

Danteneon · Post by **Danteneon** » Thu Oct 02, 2008 4:47 pm

*psst* guys...post whore

thttxboy · Post by **thttxboy** » Thu Oct 02, 2008 11:16 pm

fresh04neon wrote:
really I paid 600 for the lip kit and side skirts to be painted
so ur saying that you paid $600 to get a lip kit painted.

i can get an entire car painted for $800.

just saying a lip kit isnt that big and painting isnt that hard you can do it ur self if u wanted too.

you get what you pay for and I went to a shop who I could only expect the best from so I wouldnt be disappointed. And where are u from that you can get a GOOD QUALITY paint job for 800???

Hudson_Neon · Post by **Hudson_Neon** » Fri Oct 03, 2008 12:34 am

it's PB5... i perfer PPG paints. the paint itself doesn't matter. just be sure to add the flex additive to the clear. and NO you DO NOT need to do a bit of sanding. a simple scuffing of the clear is just fine. and i'm not tryin to slam your uncle, but just cause he's a mechanic (i'm a mechanic AND auto body tech) doesn't mean he knows how to paint. there's knowing how to point a gun in a general direction and pull the trigger and actually painting. such as with proper technique.

kornholio788 · Post by **kornholio788** » Fri Oct 03, 2008 9:21 am

Hudson_Neon wrote:

it's PB5... i perfer PPG paints. the paint itself doesn't matter. just be sure to add the flex additive to the clear. and NO you DO NOT need to do a bit of sanding. a simple scuffing of the clear is just fine. and i'm not tryin to slam your uncle, but just cause he's a mechanic (i'm a mechanic AND auto body tech) doesn't mean he knows how to paint. there's knowing how to point a gun in a general direction and pull the trigger and actually painting. such as with proper technique.

Coming from a paint pro myself. ^^ = correct. If he doesn't know how to spray on plastic then take it to a shop. Or go to your local jobber and see what they sell. PPG makes a good line. SU4901, 4902, and the adhesion promoter 4903. Tis the line i use and has worked great for me. Dupont has their own but imo isn't as good.

Adionik · Post by **Adionik** » Fri Oct 03, 2008 9:38 am

thttxboy wrote:
fresh04neon wrote:
really I paid 600 for the lip kit and side skirts to be painted
so ur saying that you paid $600 to get a lip kit painted.

i can get an entire car painted for $800.

just saying a lip kit isnt that big and painting isnt that hard you can do it ur self if u wanted too.

you get what you pay for and I went to a shop who I could only expect the best from so I wouldnt be disappointed. And where are u from that you can get a GOOD QUALITY paint job for 800???

Please post some pics of your paint job...because I want to see how amazing it came out

Neon4Life · Post by **Neon4Life** » Fri Oct 03, 2008 10:50 am

Please post some pics of your paint job...because I want to see how amazing it came out

mine costed me more than that but my friend payed $800 to get his painted.
and my paint job is pefect go to my cardomain link and u can see around 80 pics of it.

by the way my link is under my sig and it starts on page 2 so look all u want and hate all u want.
idc.

Fuzzyneon · Post by **Fuzzyneon** » Fri Oct 03, 2008 11:36 am

if anyone met thxneon he is very particular and from what ive seen is willing to pay a premium for quality like you should for you're car

Danteneon · Post by **Danteneon** » Fri Oct 03, 2008 12:39 pm

While he could have found a better price, he knows the kind of work the shop does and trusted them do a great job.

And the paint job is very good.