check out my at home $120 paint job

beyonder · 11-06-2009, 11:42 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, 11:49 PM

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

beyonder · 11-06-2009, 11:56 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 · 11-07-2009, 12:09 AM

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

scott_c83 · 11-07-2009, 12:19 AM

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

VA GA 04 · 11-07-2009, 12:38 AM

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 · 11-07-2009, 12:53 AM

You and darren have alot in common

4th gen
was green
now rattle can black

beyonder · 11-07-2009, 12:54 AM

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, 01:14 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, 01:27 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, 10:36 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, 11:19 AM

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

beyonder · 11-07-2009, 12:46 PM

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, 12:50 PM

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, 12:51 PM

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, 05:44 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, 11:19 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, 11:36 PM

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

RickHigginsHtbr · 11-08-2009, 12:13 AM

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 · 11-08-2009, 12:20 AM

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

11-06-2009, 11:42 PM	#1
beyonder Junior Member Join Date: Feb 20, 2009 Member Number: 29759 Name: Daniel Sex: M Model Year: 1998 Car: 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, 11:49 PM	#2
[ChaosweaveR] I'MMA FULL OF RAGE Join Date: Aug 14, 2007 Member Number: 22473 Location: Coram, NY Name: Chris Age: 23 Sex: M Model Year: 2003 Car: Pontiac Grand Am GT Engine: LA1 3400 V6	Not bad for a rattle can job. Why is only one of the tails tinted? And lose the hubcaps. __________________ *GAOTW - 3/11/2008* My FQuick Page Max Power: 168HP & 215TQ

11-07-2009, 12:09 AM	#4
Trudgn GAOC Post Whore Join Date: Mar 13, 2006 Member Number: 14500 Location: Thorndale, Ontario Name: Dan Age: 22 Sex: M Model Year: 1997 Car: Pontiac Grand Am GT Engine: 3400 SFI Best ET: 15.873@86.69	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 --------------------------------------------------- 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

11-07-2009, 12:19 AM	#5
scott_c83 GAOC Post Whore Join Date: Apr 01, 2009 Member Number: 30369 Location: chambersburg, pa Name: scoot Sex: M Model Year: 2002 Car: Pontiac Grand Am GT Engine: 3400 V6	what is up with the green grand ams getting painted primer black? __________________

11-07-2009, 12:38 AM	#6
VA GA 04 Not half bad? Its ALL BAD Join Date: Feb 21, 2009 Member Number: 29764 Location: Richmond, VA Name: Dave Age: 27 Sex: M Model Year: 2004 Car: 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, 11:56 PM	#3
beyonder Junior Member Join Date: Feb 20, 2009 Member Number: 29759 Name: Daniel Sex: M Model Year: 1998 Car: 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

11-07-2009, 12:53 AM	#7
sammybammy abi..normal Join Date: Oct 16, 2005 Member Number: 12486 Location: st. louis Name: Sam Age: 21 Sex: M Model Year: 1999 Car: pontiac grand am GT1 Engine: 3.4L	You and darren have alot in common 4th gen was green now rattle can black __________________ Last edited by sammybammy; 11-07-2009 at 12:55 AM.

11-07-2009, 12:54 AM	#8
beyonder Junior Member Join Date: Feb 20, 2009 Member Number: 29759 Name: Daniel Sex: M Model Year: 1998 Car: 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, 10:36 AM	#11
95blackz26 Dont hassle the Hoff Join Date: Feb 16, 2005 Member Number: 9665 Location: N brookfield,Ma Name: Brendan Age: 27 Sex: M Model Year: 1999 Car: 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 , LT1 lifter springs Last edited by 95blackz26; 11-07-2009 at 10:39 AM.

11-07-2009, 11:19 AM	#12
RickHigginsHtbr GAOC Postimus Maximus Join Date: Mar 29, 2004 Member Number: 5652 Location: Hatboro, PA Name: Rick Age: 26 Sex: M Model Year: 03/85 Car: Grand Am SE1 / Corvette . Engine: 2.2Ecotec/5.7TPI L98	did you wetsand it down afterwards? may help the appearance. __________________ 99+ Parts @ my eBay Store - Kill Your Drums - Project Smooth SC/T - GAOTW - Project Turbo TA - Facebook

11-07-2009, 12:46 PM	#13
beyonder Junior Member Join Date: Feb 20, 2009 Member Number: 29759 Name: Daniel Sex: M Model Year: 1998 Car: 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, 12:50 PM	#14
VA GA 04 Not half bad? Its ALL BAD Join Date: Feb 21, 2009 Member Number: 29764 Location: Richmond, VA Name: Dave Age: 27 Sex: M Model Year: 2004 Car: 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, 12:51 PM	#15
RickHigginsHtbr GAOC Postimus Maximus Join Date: Mar 29, 2004 Member Number: 5652 Location: Hatboro, PA Name: Rick Age: 26 Sex: M Model Year: 03/85 Car: Grand Am SE1 / Corvette . Engine: 2.2Ecotec/5.7TPI L98	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 - Kill Your Drums - Project Smooth SC/T - GAOTW - Project Turbo TA - Facebook

11-07-2009, 11:19 PM	#17
beyonder Junior Member Join Date: Feb 20, 2009 Member Number: 29759 Name: Daniel Sex: M Model Year: 1998 Car: 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, 11:36 PM	#18
2003 Frequent Poster Join Date: Apr 14, 2009 Member Number: 30558 Location: Indianapolis Sex: M Model Year: 2003 Car: Pontiac Grand AM GT Engine: 3400 V6	Rattle can, sure. Darn good for what it is though.

11-08-2009, 12:20 AM	#20
beyonder Junior Member Join Date: Feb 20, 2009 Member Number: 29759 Name: Daniel Sex: M Model Year: 1998 Car: Pontiac Grand Am SE Engine: 2.4 Twin cam	lol damn...well time to use the good ole seach bar on google