dicksonadams:
Has work commenced

nurey:


You see that EOD wheel ARC you sure say you go fit sand paper am with that machine? not to talk of all the angle of inclination available in every nook and cranny las las baba tawa go finish wetin you start

tripoli007:
Why do I feel this will end in Tears

But good luck man

Just don't be penny wise. Pound foolish

adanny01:


I only bought the Electric spray gun and Electric drill but have not received it yet.

I am scared to place order for the sand paper, sanding and buffing bits. They are only available on Jumia Global or AliExpress which will take forever due to the lockdown.

If I can get local options, I will proceed right away.

adanny01:


I have done so many DIYs that I have not posted here. The reason I no longer post my DIYs is because most people associate it to money. Even the mechanics and other artisans would think its about money but no, I want things done carefully, planned and perfect. Sometimes its just satisfying my curiosity. Sometimes about the money, sometimes its about what I have read somewhere.

Which kazeem cares about LTFT, when the car starts and drives well? But I do.

I have watched videos of DIY painting, the worst that can happen is having orange peel effect.

If not for my resilience, I would have spent a fortune on my car. Even the paint supplier I contacted told me I cannot do the paint myself. This isn't new.

What I am spending for now is what I can afford to gamble so I am not planning to regret.

pete3000:


What is LTFT?

adanny01:


I have done so many DIYs that I have not posted here. The reason I no longer post my DIYs is because most people associate it to money. Even the mechanics and other artisans would think its about money but no, I want things done carefully, planned and perfect. Sometimes its just satisfying my curiosity. Sometimes about the money, sometimes its about what I have read somewhere.

Which kazeem cares about LTFT, when the car starts and drives well? But I do.

I have watched videos of DIY painting, the worst that can happen is having orange peel effect.

If not for my resilience, I would have spent a fortune on my car. Even the paint supplier I contacted told me I cannot do the paint myself. This isn't new.

What I am spending for now is what I can afford to gamble so I am not planning to regret.

foolbuster:


Pay no mind to those that are discouraging you. One thing i know for sure is the result of this your project will be better than at least what 60% of our local painters will produce. Carry on!!!

adanny01:
So, my car is about 6yrs and the paint is in bad shape, thats apart from scratches and dents by family and friends.

The plan is to buy an electric spray gun (see image below), sanding discs for electric drill, buffer for electric drill, paint, thinner, clear coat, primmer, scotch tape and old newspapers. The panel beating will be done by competent panel beater.

My motivation is lack of funds to contract the best services for the job. Also, the cheap ones will not do a good job. I paid 30k for my sister's car last year but at this time, my car painted 6yrs ago is far better off.

From my reading, the main work in painting a car is the preparation (sanding precisely). Actual painting does not take more than 5hrs but the preparation will take days - weeks to get it right. I know if I Do-It-Myself, it will come out better. The only part I am scared of is the actual painting i.e getting right viscosity and colour.

Challenges:
- I am not sure if the electric spray gun will be adequate. The main decision is buying the spray gun.
- The Spray gun itself cost more than half of the budget but if successful, I may do 2 other projects which will eventually be the cost advantage.
- I have no experience in paint mixing or thinning
- I am also afraid of the job being too tedious or that without a garage cover, dust may make the job bad.

battymann:

I admire your spirit. You are in for something great. Trial DIY is sweet when you have enough cash for repetitions and final resignation to employing an expert in case you don't get it right.

Spray gun is a no no. It spits. It doesn't give a continuous stream of air. I have one. I used it to spray an old fridge and the job wasn't wonderful.
You need a proper spraying machine which you can borrow/hire from a furniture maker.

The art of spraying is not easy. You need time to learn the hand movements. How to start and brake the stream for consistency without causing bleeding. How to spray difficult corners too.

Mixing the paint is not difficult. An experienced paint dealer can teach you that. Do not be deceived, you don't need plenty of thinner. Painters make people believe they do.

If you feel your finishing is not right, scrape it and start over. You have all the time in the world.

Sanding disc is not ideal for auto finishing especially for a novice. Buffer is ok. Use your hand and go gradually. To get the surfaces and edges straight, hold the sand paper with a block of wood at the back.
Follow those videos but don't forget they were made by experts using the right equipment and under the best conditions.

Update us here on progress for contributions.
Happy DYI

adanny01:


Thank you for the great experienced advice.

Unfortunately, I bought the spray gun already but not taken delivery of it yet. I have a welder who is interested in the spray gun if I have no use for it.

I wanted a solo run but it seems I have to outsource.

adanny01:


I really get am for strong head but I dey fear failure too.

I really cannot understand why DIY car painting is perceived to be such an impossible job when I turn my head and see badly painted cars daily. Every time I see such badly painted car, I tell myself, I can do better than this shit.

I know what I am up against. The only fence that is too tall to climb now is the locked borders. I can't get some tools locally, I need them soon before I lose steam or divert my attention to other things.

earthrealm:


i was in your shoes, a few months ago..however, i was considering vinyl/carbon fiber sheet body wrapping. its a lot easier than painting and gives sameor even better results.

i wish i had your balls, to tackle on such a diy ops. i commend you.
i recall many diy ops i had pulled off, the recent being changing my broken oneplus 5 screen, many people said i would not succeed, or why do i like suffer...i should give it to a phone repair guy. but after watching several videos, i pulled off the job almost perfectly..under 150minutes...subsequent screen change ops will not exceed 90mins

@ pic is a rhino lined truck, similar to carbo fiber or vinyl wrap

Zane2point4:

Ok no wahala,i painted 30k based on relationship level shaa.
Painting is tidious and rmber he have to sandpaper with filler,so how can he get the shape of the vehicle again?

Division of labour is necessary.
This reminds me of the fellow in health section that burnt his nipple black blc of DIY
Happy sunday.

HeavenlyBang:


That was exactly what I suggested. Faster, cheaper, and it's harder to fvck up.

Where did you buy your wrap from? How much was needed, and how much did it cost?

I'm considering wrapping my car, and I'll almost definitely do it myself.

earthrealm:

@ pic isnt mine..
i aborted the wrap ops, based on cost and shipping time..took the car to a conventional spray paint shop.. i intend to take my time, and buy the wrap ali e xpress and probablly use it to cover scratches and dinges on various matching sections of the car, when it comes up.

earthrealm:

@ pic isnt mine..
i aborted the wrap ops, based on cost and shipping time..took the car to a conventional spray paint shop.. i intend to take my time, and buy the wrap ali e xpress and probablly use it to cover scratches and dinges on various matching sections of the car, when it comes up.

ksmart027:

please, do you have any idea the cost of the carbon fibre and how many wrap will cover a whole car.

earthrealm:

Search on aliexpress. Search for karlor
Suvs need more sheets. With the roof being the biggest element.
Simply measure/estimate the area of various secrions of the car...total it and use it to buy.
Best to buy single continous sheets.