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Apr 28, 2024
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AF_Puma
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I remember a few decades back that my father would get genuine colors from VIN
Using that number the auto store could provide you with the original color.
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How hard is it to paint a car yourself? Or at least a portion? Any tips?
cugrz84
Apr 28, 3:10pm
Good luck color matching and blending it. You’re better off doing
molodyets
Apr 28, 3:12pm
some autoparts stores can make you matching paint for your car in a spray bottle
crimedog
Apr 28, 3:13pm
Followed by 2K primer. I've only done motorcycles but they've turned out great.
misterpepper
Apr 28, 3:58pm
I should add this only works on small spots, I would never do a large area.
crimedog
Apr 28, 4:08pm
I remember a few decades back that my father would get genuine colors from VIN
AF_Puma
Apr 28, 4:30pm
They still can.
crimedog
Apr 28, 4:36pm
Honestly one of the biggest regrets in life is trying to paint a car myself.
jrob30
Apr 28, 3:32pm
As long as you know the steps, prep (a lot) & have good equipment, should be fin
Daedalus
Apr 28, 3:40pm
Having spent a big chunk of one summer in HS sanding and prepping vehicles for
CanuckUte
Apr 28, 3:42pm
Seems like it would be a step up from pumping gas. No?
TwinsRight
Apr 28, 4:20pm
Depends on the quality your looking for, at a bare minimum, it’s still a lot of
RIGAMORTIS
Apr 28, 4:09pm
I've done it. Painted a trunk and bumper on an older car. Blended with factory
Mitty
Apr 28, 5:00pm
Really depends
kapcreations
Apr 28, 5:12pm
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