My attempt at the $50 Rustoleum Roll on Paint Job

ftl900 · Sep 16, 2010

Looking GOOD!! Very impressive!!

How did you deal with dust, and keeping it off the wet paint until it dries??

Flavadave4 · Sep 16, 2010

ftl900 said:
Looking GOOD!! Very impressive!!

How did you deal with dust, and keeping it off the wet paint until it dries??

Clean shop, wet floor, thin coats dry fast

Sanding between coats gets anything off the paint that made it way stuck on.

Flavadave4 · Sep 16, 2010

Coat # 6 Wet sanded with 800/1000/2000. This is a test patch which came out well as far as reflection, but upon further inspection I noticed deep in the shine you could see where I sanded through the top coat and into the next...slight change in shade. So, I am going to put a final coat on and try to stay on that layer during the sanding and polishing. Thanks for looking, this is coming out great!

Gearbanger 101 · Sep 16, 2010

For a final coat, I might suggest mixing a little clear with the colour. You'll get the added coverage you're looking for and the deep gloss finish you want. You might even consider a layer of clear after that. A little 2000 wet sand and some buffing afterwards will put a mirror finish on it.

Flavadave4 · Sep 16, 2010

Gearbanger 101 said:
For a final coat, I might suggest mixing a little clear with the colour. You'll get the added coverage you're looking for and the deep gloss finish you want. You might even consider a layer of clear after that. A little 2000 wet sand and some buffing afterwards will put a mirror finish on it.

Hmmm...do you really think I can mix clear with the Rustoleum and apply with a roller without issue?

91foxbod50 · Sep 16, 2010

Flavadave4 said:
Hmmm...do you really think I can mix clear with the Rustoleum and apply with a roller without issue?

It would be a semi clear coat but it could work. I'd try to apply it in a small area or even on a piece of metal. You can just go to harbor frate and pick up a spray gun for 15 bucks and get some clear. I think u have the compressor thing handled. Deffinetly worth giving it a shot!

Gearbanger 101 · Sep 16, 2010

Flavadave4 said:
Hmmm...do you really think I can mix clear with the Rustoleum and apply with a roller without issue?

I've mixed clear with acrylic enamel before with great results. I was of course spraying it though. Top it off with one final clear only coat and see where you stand. It certainly couldn't hurt to try. Besides, you'll have more success buffing a clear coat finish, than you will an acrylic paint finish. I'd let it harden a good week or so, with a couple of cold water washes in between before I brought a buffing wheel anywhere near the paint though.

cjrpony · Sep 16, 2010

The car looks great, I think I may try this with my 1990 project. How do you think it will hold up on the bumper covers? Will it be flexible enough?

mustangman9812 · Sep 18, 2010

WOW!! Just say this thread and that all i have to say. For a rollon paint job i have to say this looks crazy good! Dang Nice Job.

Flavadave4 · Sep 19, 2010

Backed out of the garage yesterday to let it get some fresh air and sunlight. This is coat # 7, I am going to let it harden a bit and hit it with some 1500, 2000 then polish.
I had some Headlights with Niteshade onthem so we threw those on instead of the faded stockers.
Sorry for the crappy cell phone pics

Still need to paint and install all the trim work and handles...might be done this afternoon!

FrankenStang · Sep 19, 2010

Damn, that looks good! I'm jealous.

S&B · Sep 19, 2010

nice work guys, looks decent for the price but your time is free

NIKwoaC · Sep 19, 2010

We need high res pics when it is done! That is looking great! It's almost a grabber blue.

nvr2low · Sep 20, 2010

Tim, drive it to work after its done and we can do a photo shoot some evening. everyone will get to see some high res pics of how well it came out.

Flavadave4 · Sep 20, 2010

Going to wait to wet sand till it's had more time to harden. Buffed today with my Porter Cable 7424, Meguiars Ultimate Compound and a Lake Country Orange pad.

Painted the trim with Duplicolor

85_SS_302_Coupe · Sep 20, 2010

Definitely needs more sanding but looks awesome so far.

ComeOnn22 · Sep 21, 2010

high res pics

Definately will Derric, can't wait to drive it to work lol nice job Dave. I like the clear coat idea but not the $60 a gallon part. i would only need a pint or so i would hope since we would cut it with thinner...to spray it on.

SteedaGT9150 · Sep 21, 2010

turned out damn nice

citmov · Sep 22, 2010

Thanks for sharing! This project (and thread) is great! I just got back from 2 auto body shops on estimates to repaint my bumper and they were both over $400. Auto body shops are outright expensive!!! Thanks again for sharing. Good stuff!

Jaswir · Sep 27, 2010

after wet sanding did you just wash the car and put on the next coat? you wet sand every coat?

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