Anyone ever end up doing this? Roll'on paint job?

plainsmen · Feb 3, 2007

http://board.moparts.org/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Cat=0&Number=2331682&page=0&fpart=1&vc=1

Unbelievable results that guy got for 50 bucks.

suki243 · Feb 4, 2007

That's amazing, I wouldn't do it though

mtaqua · Feb 4, 2007

I've got a tailgate I was going to use to practice welding, I'll try it on that and post results. It might be a while.

67 Evil Eleanor · Feb 4, 2007

Years ago I seen a car in a parade in town. It was slick as glass. I was amazed to learn the guy had painted it with a brush. I had to take a second look (closeup). I think he said he used a 4" china bristle and a single stage automotive enamel, then sanded and buffed to a finish that would rival any spray job. And there was no brush marks!

bigcat · Feb 4, 2007

oh no, you found the moparts thread!! my buddy has been following that thread for a long time, and is always talking about it. for $50, you cant complain about the results.

some came out better than others. the thing to remember is that most people that use this method are on a tight budget, and this is a great alternative to earl scheib and maaco.

2nd Mustang · Feb 4, 2007

I did use that high density roller on my boat trailer with flat paint, and it came out really good. I found the high density roller at either Home Depot or Lowes, can't remember which.

1965stangcoupe · Feb 4, 2007

Does anyone know if you could use a clear coat over it(temclad) for more protection. would it make a difference in how it looks?

Thanks

mtaqua · Feb 4, 2007

I got through about 30ish pages. The guy that started the roller painting says you can, but it is a waste of time. Basically, the colored tremclad shines the same without the clear coat, and if you damage the paint it would be easier/quicker to paint without the clear coat. But after reading 30 pages it doesn't seem it would hurt. If the shine was the same I'd rather just add additional coats of the colored paint.

69 302/351c · Feb 4, 2007

Since I've to wait for warm weather to paint (spray) my 69 coupe, I'm gonna do a hood and fender on my old Granada with the foam roller. Just curious to see how it looks. I would expect that door jams and headlight buckets etc. would be harder to do than flat panels.

Vinyl66 · Feb 5, 2007

That guy had some amazing results for a gallon of paint, some rollers, and some sandpaper! Just takes some time, as with any paint job.
I might have to try that process out sometime. Not on the Stang but a beater.
Cheap....I mean thrifty people like me, love to hear ways to s...t...r...e...t...c..h the
mighty dollar.

Sicarius428 · Feb 5, 2007

I came cross that tread about a month ago. I am trying to get the motivation to try it on my 5.0. Supposidly it will take a weekend to complete which will mean a month for me. I am probably gonna pick up the stuff this weekend. I will let you know how it goes once I get started. I will start on my hood but I got a bunch of prep work because the clear is flaking off but oh well... It's sacrificial because I wanna get a cowl anyways. Check out this guy's results. http://www.rickwrench.com/50dollarpaint.html
Kevin

krash kendall · Feb 5, 2007

I have painted a few boats with Interlux Polyshades. You use a roller and a brush and the finish comes out like glass. It has self leveling polymers in it. Problem is it costs about $150-$200 a gallon.

Sicarius428 · Feb 5, 2007

I think I am settling on the Marine Gloss bright red seeing my 5.0 is already red... well was... At one time it was called project pink stang from being oxidized so bad. Either way I hope my colorblindness doesn't affect me too much in choosing a color and I hope the Marine grade will work fine.
Kevin

Platonic Solid · Feb 6, 2007

Interesting, but it sounds like a heck of a lot of labor. I suppose that’s fine for those with no funds and lots of spare time. I bet you could paint (and finish) 3 cars with a budget compressor and spray gun in the same amount of time required to roll painting, and sanding, and sanding, and sanding . . . 1 car.

rusted-resto · Feb 6, 2007

I am in the Coast Guard and we use interlux polys on all of our fleet touch up jobs. It turns out smooth as glass! I am definately going to try this on my stang!

Sicarius428 · Feb 6, 2007

Fortunately for me my labor is cheap. The lack of prep work and facilities is what really appeals to me. hehe
Kevin

RogerC62 · Feb 7, 2007

I like this idea. I'm to pg 30. What I haven't read so far is tests with the industrial grade (7400 system) rustolem. The industrial looks to be a better paint according to their site. I realize it's probably not available at Lowes or Home Depot. I'd have to get it through one of the venders at work. There's a couple that handle rustoleum products.

ron67fb · Feb 7, 2007

Later in the thread, maybe it was part 2 of the thread, I don't know it's been a while, Brightside Marine paint is mentioned. At $34 a quart vs. $8 for the Rustoleum/Tremclad it's a but more, but supposedly it covers faster. About 3 coats gives complete coverage where as the Rustoleum takes at least 5 or 6.

Sift through the pages and you'll find a few good pics, but there was one car that was actually taken with a good camera (I guess it's hard to find someone with a good camera in a "paint your car for $50" thread) and it was mirror-smooth. The reflection of the guy holding the camera was flawless.

I found out Marine West, who carries the Brightside line, is about a mile away from home.

But first, must fix rust...

Sicarius428 · Feb 7, 2007

I am going the brightside way too. Just the fact that you don't have to thin it and the results are stunning... Here is one person's results. Red Mclaren fox...
http://board.moparts.org/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Cat=0&Number=2655425&page=0&fpart=12&vc=1
Guess im gonna pay West Marine a visit... hello neighbor.
Kevin

krash kendall · Feb 7, 2007

Brightsides is the Interlux paint I mentioned using on my boats. Polyshades is an older name. Mirror smooth, brush or roller.

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