I want to learn but...

Dimas · Post by **Dimas** » Thu Mar 19, 2009 3:42 am

Ok so, I finally picked up a front and rear lip for my 03 R/T. Problem is they didn't have the primer setup at moparsupercenter.com, my fault for not searching enough I suppose.

Now I have two choices, try and learn how to paint theses things myself, obviously with some practice first. Or pay someone to do.

Now I want to learn but don't know where to start. I know my paint code is PYH lol and all and read most of the threads about primering and LSP and others way of doing it. Anyone know any good books on the subject or anything? If I'm gonna do it myself I would take my time and do it over the summer once school is out so I won't feel rushed at all so no worries there.

My only problem with taking it to a body shop is obviously the problem of them effing the hell up you know, just don't wanna overpay and the it looks like shit. Anyone know where I can pick up this paint PYH anyway, if so how much does it run? How would you guys think I need to redo the front bumper (looks like crap up close) the front and rear lip kit. *sigh* Wish I could do everything with the snap of a finger bah!

hybrid-Srt2001 · Post by **hybrid-Srt2001** » Thu Mar 19, 2009 3:58 am

Any reputable shop should do a nice job and have some sort of warrenty. There are some good books on painting out there, i have a few, and have done a car but never bumpers. They are a little tricky since the paint doesn't stick unless you get the plastic scuffed up WELL. Then you need to use a flex additive with the paint so that it doesn't crack and flake off with the bumper flexing.

Dimas · Post by **Dimas** » Thu Mar 19, 2009 2:13 pm

I'll start calling around and pricing it out, if I were to try and do it myself would I be saving kind of a bit or would I end up spending the same amount of having some "pro" do it.

srtgtr34 · Post by **srtgtr34** » Thu Mar 19, 2009 2:25 pm

hybrid-Srt2001 wrote:Any reputable shop should do a nice job and have some sort of warrenty. There are some good books on painting out there, i have a few, and have done a car but never bumpers. They are a little tricky since the paint doesn't stick unless you get the plastic scuffed up WELL. Then you need to use a flex additive with the paint so that it doesn't crack and flake off with the bumper flexing.

In reality you need two different paints for the whole car and the urethane parts. If you add your own flex additive to the color you have had mixed the color will be off. So you have to buy a quart or so of your color paint premixed with it, be sure to mension that to who ever you get the paint from. When I mixed my color for the interior pieces they had two formulas, which differed slightly because one had the additive and made up for it by adding a little bit more of certain colors.

theTeejmiester · Post by **theTeejmiester** » Thu Mar 19, 2009 2:44 pm

flex additives are a waste.it just takes good prep and proper techniques backed with quality products and it will be fine,i hear so many people swear by the crap but it is simply not needed.now let the flaming begin

Dimas · Post by **Dimas** » Fri Mar 20, 2009 2:15 pm

I'm pretty much determined to do it myself after practicing the guy wanted 500 for the lip and front bumper, I suppose thas ok but hell if I'm gonna spend that much I'm gonna learn myself and do it, can i find the paint at the dealership or where can I find this PYH, for my yellow, I still have a lot to learn I know so I'm not rushing it, any tips will be helpful.

Dimas · Post by **Dimas** » Mon Mar 23, 2009 4:00 pm

Does 500 sound good for redo a front bumper(lil paint damage that's noticable) and the lip front/back. Bascially gonna have to prep the everything and paint it yellow, but he says he mixes his own paint, as well tells me that the color on the plastic won't match the metal or something. I"m sitting there tellin myself well it seems the factory was about to match it pretty damn well. you know? what are you thought?

Fuzzyneon · Post by **Fuzzyneon** » Mon Mar 23, 2009 5:18 pm

Dimas wrote:Does 500 sound good for redo a front bumper(lil paint damage that's noticable) and the lip front/back. Bascially gonna have to prep the everything and paint it yellow, but he says he mixes his own paint, as well tells me that the color on the plastic won't match the metal or something. I"m sitting there tellin myself well it seems the factory was about to match it pretty damn well. you know? what are you thought?

my factory paint doesnt match plastic to metal its very slight but you can see it in sunlight but it shouldnt be super off or anything

Dimas · Post by **Dimas** » Mon Mar 23, 2009 6:21 pm

Yea that's what I figured you know, but the dude seemed bent on tellin me that it won't match well, but doesn't want to use factory paint, he mixes his own he says which I think is stupid when I offered to bring the paint, I guess he's just more interested in money I suppose. Can I buy the paint from the dealership or where do I have to go?

srtgtr34 · Post by **srtgtr34** » Mon Mar 23, 2009 9:28 pm

Dimas wrote:Yea that's what I figured you know, but the dude seemed bent on tellin me that it won't match well, but doesn't want to use factory paint, he mixes his own he says which I think is stupid when I offered to bring the paint, I guess he's just more interested in money I suppose. Can I buy the paint from the dealership or where do I have to go?

If the shop mixes the paint for you it will be cheaper. Lets say you go out and buy and pint of paint, which is around 60-70 bucks. Thats 16oz and is more than enough, the shop should only have to mix 1/2 pint at most which will save you roughly 30 bucks. Anyway If you go otu and buy the wrong paint, how would you get the money back for it??

lilnicko11 · Post by **lilnicko11** » Mon Mar 23, 2009 9:55 pm

pay a professional. maybe ask them to watch? haha..........

Dimas · Post by **Dimas** » Tue Mar 24, 2009 1:53 pm

Yea I actually gonna ask if I could or do something or anything to help heh.

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