alternatives to a full on paint job - Competition Diesel.Com

TxDiesel007 · 05-18-2013, 06:55 PM

other than plastic dip, and vehicle wraps..

is there anything else out there? having seen the cost, im still sold on a paint job, and am skeptical on the wraps...

other than easier on the pocketbook, are their any advantages to them over a paint job?

just educating myself for work to be done MUCH MUCH later on, on my 12v..

paints peelin pretty bad on the roof, upper right door, and cab corners... essentially I will let it get to to where its gonna get, and probably paint it once, and paint it right, unless I can be convinced otherwise..

yes it needs minor bodywork on the fenders and driver door...

thanks!

Scooter's Roofing · 05-18-2013, 07:19 PM

A good wrap is more expensive than a good budget paint job

Lostnwalmart · 05-18-2013, 08:48 PM

Rustolem roll on paints.

TxDiesel007 · 05-19-2013, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Forrest Nearing

A good wrap is more expensive than a good budget paint job

question is..

does the wrap last longer than paint job? wraps last three to five years if I read correctly, thus making them less cost efficient in my mind...

TxDiesel007 · 05-19-2013, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Lostnwalmart

Rustolem roll on paints.

seriously?

their spray paint sucks, why would their roll on be better? mind you I know nothing about paint and body work.. hence the stupid questions

Lostnwalmart · 05-19-2013, 01:17 PM

Let me google that for you

TxDiesel007 · 05-21-2013, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Lostnwalmart

Let me google that for you

thanks for the help...

might have to try that on my beater vehicle first

meatball · 05-21-2013, 12:09 PM

I did a truck in rust oleum , I was broke .... Just prepped it good and thinned the paint with acetone to about the consistency of chocolate milk and sprayed it out of a gun ImageUploadedByTapatalk1369156089.609771.jpg
Bad picture but it turned out good . I would do it again .

Lostnwalmart · 05-21-2013, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by TxDiesel007

thanks for the help...

might have to try that on my beater vehicle first

Wasnt trying to be a dick, seemed the easiest way to show multiple people who have done it and how. Its not the best way but has been done with good results.

OnVacation · 05-21-2013, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Lostnwalmart

Wasnt trying to be a dick, seemed the easiest way to show multiple people who have done it and how. Its not the best way but has been done with good results.

thin coats and progressive sanding. lots of thin coats.

might try some of that new paint-shop lacquer based paints from duplicolor. I've heard good things about those. cheap paint, can get their primer and clear as well and just spray it in a clean garage.

BgBlDodge · 05-30-2013, 07:34 AM

Bed liner would last a while.

Scooter's Roofing · 05-30-2013, 07:47 AM

Bed liner will look like trash

*Chris Tobin* · 05-30-2013, 08:02 AM

A good wrap needs a solid foundation to look its best, in other words it will need the body work and a good basic paint job underneath for a wrap to look and last its best. A wrap is a viable alternative to custom paint with graphics and such, or for someone who wants to and can afford to change the color of their car a lot or want the original paint to be protected. But a wrap is not the best product for someone that wants a good basic paint job in a single color that they plan to stick with for a long time.

You can save some money and get better results if you are going to a budget paint/body shop by handling as much of the prep work as you can like removing trim, emblems, lights and so on... This will save the shop time and money on masking and give you a better finish. Good shops do all this for you, but it also comes with expense...

*Chris Tobin* · 05-30-2013, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Forrest Nearing

Bed liner will look like trash

I agree, for something street driven, bed liner is not the answer...

BgBlDodge · 05-30-2013, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Forrest Nearing

Bed liner will look like trash

I didn't say it would look good did I

. And I agree. It looks like trash.

SHughes · 05-30-2013, 08:56 AM

I'm with Tobin. Take some time to learn and possibly enjoy doing the bodywork yourself...saving money that way and have a good paint job when you're done.

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*zfaylor* · 05-30-2013, 09:26 AM

The roll on paint jobs take so much time though. Just do a spray job with a quality single stage and you would be much happier than rolling it on. Harbor freight HVLPs are actually decent guns especially for the money. Do some good prep work and you will be happy with the results. Did my 12v flatbed in a single stage and it turned out pretty decent. Only spent a day on prep work and spraying it. Spent 100 bucks on paint. Bought cab corners and rockers from Top Banana and had less than 500 in body work, paint, and misc supplies.

If you have 3m tape to remove from trim an eraser wheel from NAPA is your best friend. If you can swing it spend the extra 200 or so for a 2 stage job but if not single stage isn't the end of the world if you keep up on waxing it.

Single stage on the flatbed:

05-18-2013, 06:55 PM	#1
TxDiesel007 Name: TxDiesel007 Title: Uncommon CR problemed Status: Not Here Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: South Texas Member`s Gallery Posts: 1,648	alternatives to a full on paint job other than plastic dip, and vehicle wraps.. is there anything else out there? having seen the cost, im still sold on a paint job, and am skeptical on the wraps... other than easier on the pocketbook, are their any advantages to them over a paint job? just educating myself for work to be done MUCH MUCH later on, on my 12v.. paints peelin pretty bad on the roof, upper right door, and cab corners... essentially I will let it get to to where its gonna get, and probably paint it once, and paint it right, unless I can be convinced otherwise.. yes it needs minor bodywork on the fenders and driver door... thanks! __________________ 05 3500 auto 4x4 95 2500 5 spd 4x4 HUGE thanks to Dan and the boys at Valair Inc Clutch and Gomer at onesourcetruckaccessories!

05-21-2013, 12:09 PM	#8
meatball Name: meatball Title: Too Much Time Status: Not Here Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: fairfield/vacaville ca Member`s Gallery Posts: 626	I did a truck in rust oleum , I was broke .... Just prepped it good and thinned the paint with acetone to about the consistency of chocolate milk and sprayed it out of a gun ImageUploadedByTapatalk1369156089.609771.jpg Bad picture but it turned out good . I would do it again . __________________ -97 12v 63/68/12 over s480 , 215 maxxed by northeast,4k's ddp 024"s , ddp4 inj ,full billet suncoast, lowered 4''. -97 jetta tdi kerma tunes, dlc 764 nozzles, lowered on koni coilovers ....

05-30-2013, 07:34 AM	#11
BgBlDodge Name: BgBlDodge Title: Hates hippies Status: Not Here Join Date: May 2007 Location: Buda, Tx Member`s Gallery Posts: 16,647	Bed liner would last a while. __________________ 2003 Nissan 350z Touring 6mt 2000 4runner Limited Tyler Williams We have become educated beyond our intelligence. -Jerry Clower

05-30-2013, 08:02 AM	#13
Chris Tobin Name: Chris Tobin Title: Too Much Time Status: Not Here Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Dayton, TN Member`s Gallery Posts: 2,662	A good wrap needs a solid foundation to look its best, in other words it will need the body work and a good basic paint job underneath for a wrap to look and last its best. A wrap is a viable alternative to custom paint with graphics and such, or for someone who wants to and can afford to change the color of their car a lot or want the original paint to be protected. But a wrap is not the best product for someone that wants a good basic paint job in a single color that they plan to stick with for a long time. You can save some money and get better results if you are going to a budget paint/body shop by handling as much of the prep work as you can like removing trim, emblems, lights and so on... This will save the shop time and money on masking and give you a better finish. Good shops do all this for you, but it also comes with expense... __________________ Chris Tobin Editor--Ultimate Diesel Builder's Guide Freelance Editor and Photographer Working with DIESEL WORLD, DIRT SPORTS, MUSCLE CAR POWER & STREET TRUCKS magazines tobinemail@aol.com I might be able to help get you in a mag. Custom poster size photos available. PM or email for info.

05-30-2013, 09:26 AM	#17
zfaylor Name: zfaylor Title: Comp Diesel Sponsor Status: Not Here Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: P-TOWN!, Indiana Member`s Gallery Posts: 5,024	The roll on paint jobs take so much time though. Just do a spray job with a quality single stage and you would be much happier than rolling it on. Harbor freight HVLPs are actually decent guns especially for the money. Do some good prep work and you will be happy with the results. Did my 12v flatbed in a single stage and it turned out pretty decent. Only spent a day on prep work and spraying it. Spent 100 bucks on paint. Bought cab corners and rockers from Top Banana and had less than 500 in body work, paint, and misc supplies. If you have 3m tape to remove from trim an eraser wheel from NAPA is your best friend. If you can swing it spend the extra 200 or so for a 2 stage job but if not single stage isn't the end of the world if you keep up on waxing it. Single stage on the flatbed: __________________ 2015 half ton heavy chevy 81 Fairmont LS project Many yard ornament projects... North American Turbo

05-18-2013, 07:19 PM	#2
Scooter's Roofing Name: Scooter's Roofing Title: Too Much Time Status: Not Here Join Date: Oct 2006 Member`s Gallery Posts: 17,007	A good wrap is more expensive than a good budget paint job

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Scooter's Roofing Name: Scooter's Roofing Title: Too Much Time Status: Not Here Join Date: Oct 2006 Member`s Gallery Posts: 17,007	Bed liner will look like trash