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mk34lyf;1003179 said:
sand blast yes, powdercoat i dont think so. in theory ya but i bet it would cost an arm and a leg.
You could if you wanted.. but it would weigh a shit ton. And you would have to 100% gut the car since they bake it at like 400*
you would have to make a metal rear bumper, and a metal front bumper + nose piece...
but you can get really nice paint jobs from powder coat, but its best suited to the engine bay, and body parts (like subframes and stuff)
but you can get really nice paint jobs from powder coat, but its best suited to the engine bay, and body parts (like subframes and stuff)
Rennat;1003194 said:
Oh yeah.. I totally forgot about that haha. All those parts would just melt.
What ever look you want go for. Supra's do look good in any type though if it comes out clean. I do want to see some one pull off a flat color though.
The bumpers probably wouldn't melt but the powder coat would not stick to them since it would not get charged in the process. I know a guy who poweder coated a jeep that was made into a full offroad machine. Looked pretty good but you can't have any bondo or anything has to be bare metal to bond to so if you don't have perfect body work there is no way to hide dings. Overall not a good idea! Go to a high end custom shop and get a badass paint job!
HTH,
Seth
HTH,
Seth
flat colors look like you cant afford a real paint job, even tho a proffesional flat paint job would cost the same. i think only real clean unique or really new cars can pull off flat paint jobs IMO.
if ur looking to paint ur car urself, prepare to spend 500+ on supplies to get a quality job. thenn close to a grand for primer, paint clear. so take it to a shop unless you have a knowledgable friend on the matter.
all this im talkign about of course is for an excellent A+ paint job, assume u can spray lol
if ur looking to paint ur car urself, prepare to spend 500+ on supplies to get a quality job. thenn close to a grand for primer, paint clear. so take it to a shop unless you have a knowledgable friend on the matter.
all this im talkign about of course is for an excellent A+ paint job, assume u can spray lol
satin black is the ONLY color that looks good that isn't a gloss
anything else looks like oxidized crap
anything else looks like oxidized crap
you think the bumpers can withstand being baked at 400 degrees for like 4 hours? hahaha... that shit would start to melt at like 200... if not less!
but yeah... powder coat is meant for engine parts. but thats just me.
but yeah... powder coat is meant for engine parts. but thats just me.
Sand blast the exterior panels and you'll see every brace and hidden underpanel by the end of it.
Plastic media or baking soda maybe walnut shell are all okish if the operator's good.
Plastic media or baking soda maybe walnut shell are all okish if the operator's good.
mk34lyf;1003179 said:
Do NOT sandblast a car. It will warp the body panels. Only get a car bead blasted.
jonny87turbo;1003568 said:
It will also rott your car out if any sand gets trapped in the panels or frame because the sand will retain moisture.
As for powder coating... Doesn't it bake at 400* for only 20 min. after the powder has that melted look?
blackturbona;1003241 said:
you've never painted a car before have you?
im painting my whole car single stage for less than $300. for a 2 stage (color/clear) would cost me about $600 including all materials primer paint and clear. this is using Sherwin Williams auto paint. good quality stuff.
however unless you know what you're doing i suggest taking everyones advice and find a reputable shop in the area.