check out my at home $120 paint job

beyonder · 11-06-2009, 10:42 PM

i did all this at home over the span of 2 days for $120 with spray cans let me know wat you think
heres the link

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3274086

~~[ChaosweaveR]~~ · 11-06-2009, 10:49 PM

Not bad for a rattle can job. Why is only one of the tails tinted? And lose the hubcaps.

beyonder · 11-06-2009, 10:56 PM

Thanks but i only tinted one becuase i was doing a test to see how it affected the brightness...but both are tinted now...and the caps are only there until i can afford rims lol

Trudgn · 11-06-2009, 11:09 PM

Ehh, while I like the colour, it definately looks like a $120 paint job...sorry.

scott_c83 · 11-06-2009, 11:19 PM

what is up with the green grand ams getting painted primer black?

VA GA 04 · 11-06-2009, 11:38 PM

albeit we can't see runs or anything... It's still a splotchy dull rattle can job. I mean Kudos on the steady hand... but I'd of left it green

~~sammybammy~~ · 11-06-2009, 11:53 PM

You and darren have alot in common

4th gen
was green
now rattle can black

beyonder · 11-06-2009, 11:54 PM

thanks guys.....its actually not that bad in person only one small bit of runs near the door...not dull at all just took pics on a rainy day...and as for the green couldnt stand lookin at it another day

PontiacGT201 · 11-07-2009, 12:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sammybammy

You and darren have alot in common

4th gen
was green
now rattle can black

yeah but I had a reason for going all black. So my body panels wouldnt be ricer colors(mismatched)

~~sammybammy~~ · 11-07-2009, 12:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PontiacGT201

yeah but I had a reason for going all black. So my body panels wouldnt be ricer colors(mismatched)

yes in deed....i didn't say it looked bad, cut it looks pretty good. i love matte black personally

95blackz26 · 11-07-2009, 09:36 AM

yeah i love flat black paint on a car. well depending on the type of car but.

if it was sprayed down with a paint gun and whatnot it would actually look very good. but with the spray cans its really hard to make it look decent on large panels and get a consistent look.

see something like this.
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/185/4...24706bf8_b.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/172/4...7249e819_b.jpg

can you try photobucket for hosting the pics. car domain sucks and the pics are so small you cant see it good.

RickHigginsHtbr · 11-07-2009, 10:19 AM

did you wetsand it down afterwards? may help the appearance.

beyonder · 11-07-2009, 11:46 AM

i was going to but im not to sure on how to go about that....i got the finest grit sandpaper i could find like 3200 i think....but after i wet sand it should i clear coat it about or wax it or wat?

VA GA 04 · 11-07-2009, 11:50 AM

then you take it to Maaco... jk

It's up to you if you want to clear coat it. i would def advise waxing it in about a month to let the paint fully settle and provide some protection

RickHigginsHtbr · 11-07-2009, 11:51 AM

i would start with 1000 - 1500, then 2000 before using the 3200. Afterwards, just buff out the scratch marks if you want to keep it matte. It'll make a huge improvement on how it looks.

ssvejiita · 11-07-2009, 04:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 95blackz26

see something like this.
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/185/4...24706bf8_b.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/172/4...7249e819_b.jpg

that paint is actually 15% gloss satin black...i do agree that its extremely sexy

beyonder · 11-07-2009, 10:19 PM

thanks

hopefully i can make this look work...but after wet sanding i should probably buff wit a automatic buffer right? n e thing i should use wit it?

2003 · 11-07-2009, 10:36 PM

Rattle can, sure. Darn good for what it is though.

RickHigginsHtbr · 11-07-2009, 11:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by beyonder

thanks

hopefully i can make this look work...but after wet sanding i should probably buff wit a automatic buffer right? n e thing i should use wit it?

not sure, thats the part i'm stuck on, lol

beyonder · 11-07-2009, 11:20 PM

lol damn...well time to use the good ole seach bar on google

11-06-2009, 10:42 PM	#1
beyonder Junior Member Joined: Feb 20, 2009 Member Number: 29759 Name: Daniel Sex: M Vehicle Information: 1998 Pontiac Grand Am SE Engine: 2.4 Twin cam	check out my at home $120 paint job i did all this at home over the span of 2 days for $120 with spray cans let me know wat you think heres the link http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3274086

11-06-2009, 11:09 PM	#4
Trudgn Senior Member Joined: Mar 13, 2006 Member Number: 14500 Location: Plover Mills, Ontario Name: Dan Age: 22 Sex: M Vehicle Information: 1997 Pontiac Grand Am GT Engine: 3400 SFI Odometer: 285000 KM Best ET: 15.873@86.69 1985 Honda Magna V30 Engine: 498cc Odometer: 38500 KM	Ehh, while I like the colour, it definately looks like a $120 paint job...sorry. __________________ PB: 15.87 @ 86.69 MPH- St. Thomas Dragway '07 1985 Honda Magna V30 1997 Pontiac Grand Am GT: Custom Cold Air Intake, 2.5" Dynomax exhaust w/Hi-Flow Cat, F/R Strut Tower Braces, 2000 Grand Am 3400 Conversion, KWD 6000k HIDs

11-06-2009, 11:19 PM	#5
scott_c83 Senior Member Joined: Apr 01, 2009 Member Number: 30369 Location: chambersburg, pa Name: scoot Sex: M Vehicle Information: 2002 Pontiac Grand Am GT Engine: 3400 V6	what is up with the green grand ams getting painted primer black? __________________

11-06-2009, 11:38 PM	#6
VA GA 04 OUT OF ORDER Joined: Feb 21, 2009 Member Number: 29764 Location: Richmond, VA Name: Dave Age: 27 Sex: M Vehicle Information: 2004 Pontiac Grand Am SE Engine: V6 3.4 Liter	albeit we can't see runs or anything... It's still a splotchy dull rattle can job. I mean Kudos on the steady hand... but I'd of left it green __________________ GAOTW 6-29-09

11-06-2009, 11:53 PM	#7
~~sammybammy~~ - Banned - Joined: Oct 16, 2005 Member Number: 12486	You and darren have alot in common 4th gen was green now rattle can black Last edited by sammybammy; 11-06-2009 at 11:55 PM.

11-06-2009, 10:49 PM	#2
~~[ChaosweaveR]~~ -Banned- Joined: Aug 14, 2007 Member Number: 22473	Not bad for a rattle can job. Why is only one of the tails tinted? And lose the hubcaps.

11-06-2009, 10:56 PM	#3
beyonder Junior Member Joined: Feb 20, 2009 Member Number: 29759 Name: Daniel Sex: M Vehicle Information: 1998 Pontiac Grand Am SE Engine: 2.4 Twin cam	Thanks but i only tinted one becuase i was doing a test to see how it affected the brightness...but both are tinted now...and the caps are only there until i can afford rims lol

11-06-2009, 11:54 PM	#8
beyonder Junior Member Joined: Feb 20, 2009 Member Number: 29759 Name: Daniel Sex: M Vehicle Information: 1998 Pontiac Grand Am SE Engine: 2.4 Twin cam	thanks guys.....its actually not that bad in person only one small bit of runs near the door...not dull at all just took pics on a rainy day...and as for the green couldnt stand lookin at it another day

11-07-2009, 09:36 AM	#11
95blackz26 Call me the Situation Joined: Feb 16, 2005 Member Number: 9665 Location: N brookfield,Ma Name: Brendan Age: 28 Sex: M Vehicle Information: 1999 Pontiac Grand Am GT Engine: 3400/3500 V6 SFI Best ET: 15.262@88.85	yeah i love flat black paint on a car. well depending on the type of car but. if it was sprayed down with a paint gun and whatnot it would actually look very good. but with the spray cans its really hard to make it look decent on large panels and get a consistent look. see something like this. http://farm1.static.flickr.com/185/4...24706bf8_b.jpg http://farm1.static.flickr.com/172/4...7249e819_b.jpg can you try photobucket for hosting the pics. car domain sucks and the pics are so small you cant see it good. __________________ 3400/3500 Hybrid, 227/233@.050 .515.515 lift 112LSA WOT-TECH Ported, H&R springs, 65mm TB, TOG Headers Got Lope Last edited by 95blackz26; 11-07-2009 at 09:39 AM.

11-07-2009, 10:19 AM	#12
RickHigginsHtbr eBay addict Joined: Mar 29, 2004 Member Number: 5652 Location: Hatboro, PA Name: Rick Age: 27 Sex: M Vehicle Information: 2003 Pontiac Grand Am SE1 Engine: 2.2 Ecotec Odometer: 132000 Mi 1985 Chevy Corvette Engine: 5.7L L98 TPI	did you wetsand it down afterwards? may help the appearance. __________________ 99+ Parts @ my eBay Store - Swap your Drums - 99 Aluminum Control Arms - Project Smooth SC/T - GAOTW - Facebook

11-07-2009, 11:46 AM	#13
beyonder Junior Member Joined: Feb 20, 2009 Member Number: 29759 Name: Daniel Sex: M Vehicle Information: 1998 Pontiac Grand Am SE Engine: 2.4 Twin cam	i was going to but im not to sure on how to go about that....i got the finest grit sandpaper i could find like 3200 i think....but after i wet sand it should i clear coat it about or wax it or wat?

11-07-2009, 11:50 AM	#14
VA GA 04 OUT OF ORDER Joined: Feb 21, 2009 Member Number: 29764 Location: Richmond, VA Name: Dave Age: 27 Sex: M Vehicle Information: 2004 Pontiac Grand Am SE Engine: V6 3.4 Liter	then you take it to Maaco... jk It's up to you if you want to clear coat it. i would def advise waxing it in about a month to let the paint fully settle and provide some protection __________________ GAOTW 6-29-09

11-07-2009, 11:51 AM	#15
RickHigginsHtbr eBay addict Joined: Mar 29, 2004 Member Number: 5652 Location: Hatboro, PA Name: Rick Age: 27 Sex: M Vehicle Information: 2003 Pontiac Grand Am SE1 Engine: 2.2 Ecotec Odometer: 132000 Mi 1985 Chevy Corvette Engine: 5.7L L98 TPI	i would start with 1000 - 1500, then 2000 before using the 3200. Afterwards, just buff out the scratch marks if you want to keep it matte. It'll make a huge improvement on how it looks. __________________ 99+ Parts @ my eBay Store - Swap your Drums - 99 Aluminum Control Arms - Project Smooth SC/T - GAOTW - Facebook

11-07-2009, 10:19 PM	#17
beyonder Junior Member Joined: Feb 20, 2009 Member Number: 29759 Name: Daniel Sex: M Vehicle Information: 1998 Pontiac Grand Am SE Engine: 2.4 Twin cam	thanks hopefully i can make this look work...but after wet sanding i should probably buff wit a automatic buffer right? n e thing i should use wit it?

11-07-2009, 10:36 PM	#18
2003 Frequent Poster Joined: Apr 14, 2009 Member Number: 30558 Location: Indianapolis Sex: M Vehicle Information: 2003 Pontiac Grand AM GT Engine: 3400 V6	Rattle can, sure. Darn good for what it is though.

11-07-2009, 11:20 PM	#20
beyonder Junior Member Joined: Feb 20, 2009 Member Number: 29759 Name: Daniel Sex: M Vehicle Information: 1998 Pontiac Grand Am SE Engine: 2.4 Twin cam	lol damn...well time to use the good ole seach bar on google