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Car Talk › Re: I Am Considering DIY Car Painting, What Do You Think? by adanny01(op): 9:30pm On May 26, 2020
buygala:
It's clear that op is on a wild goose chase grin


Car painting that men spent their whole teenage years and possibly part of their adult life learning is what Op just wants to wake up one morning,practice on an old gate and then do because he feels he can do a better Job than all the painters in Nigeria...undecided


Oya unpin the thread from the top of this section so that we can face more important issues smiley


This thread is obviously dead on arrival grin
Am sure we don't share the same opinion and I definitely do not feel I can do better than all the painters in Nigeria.

What ever the mess of a paint I will make will not be worst than my sister's car that was painted a year ago or the current state of my car. That I know for sure.

I asked you for an opinion and yours is one.
Autos › Re: »»» Neat Kia Rio 09 @ N750K Negotiable ««« by adanny01(m): 5:44pm On May 25, 2020
My 600k is still on the table
Romance › Re: How A Bank Ruined My Relationship. by adanny01(m): 3:33pm On May 24, 2020
Agbagbaregoo:
I just met this lady and everything seems to be clicking. she just started a business after I gingered her and I had to patronize her. in the course I transferred some money to her to patronize her far more money than she was selling the Stuff so as to encourage her. The bank debited me and I told her I sent it.

Throughout that day she claimed not to have gotten the money. Then throughout the next day same story so the third day I went to the bank to receive the statement of account. lo and behold her name was boldly written and the bank people told me she has gotten it. I got very angry and sent it to her but I didn't tell her anything I just ignored her call.

A policeman asked for her number at the bank that he will question her. throughout these period I ignored her and I was just imagining how a beautiful light skin tender looking babe will behave like this. Then lo and behold today the bank reversed the money. I can't explain the feeling of disappointment.

Now she said she doesn't want to have anything to do with me again that she doesn't want wahala for her life. She finally picked after many trials of calling and she insisted on me leaving her life.she even said she's not doing business again. I don't know what to do.
Simple trust issues blown out of proportion. This means she was innocent afterall. She saw it and you concluded. All you needed to do was to tell her you have and maintain your word.

The bank is not responsible for any, they just exposed your lack of trust.

You really f....d up.
Car Talk › Re: I Am Considering DIY Car Painting, What Do You Think? by adanny01(op): 12:47pm On May 24, 2020
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 grin grin grin
Happy sunday.
Filling and Sanding is what I am looking forward to. Thats where the real painting job is. And thats where i have big ideas and wish to make my work better than the shop.

It is tedious thats why I don't want to do it entirely by hand. How many painters use power sanders? They used the young apprentices. I want to combine manual and power sanding. This will save time and energy but give me the desired output.
Car Talk › Re: I Am Considering DIY Car Painting, What Do You Think? by adanny01(op): 10:07am On May 24, 2020
diportivo:
30k paint job will fade after some months

if u read his opening talk carefully,u will understand why he doesnt want to go that route

DIY is a passion.u can own okada and not even av any DIY interest....it has nothing to do with what u drive

na naija here we dey attribute laziness to being a big man......and a big man to the type of car u drive undecided


adanny01

I fear for this ur venture......but ur strong head ehn,its second to non and I know it means u will follow thru with this

we await the result either ways bros

grin
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.
Health › Re: Kaduna Health Workers Strike Grounds Hospital Services In Kaduna State by adanny01(m): 5:56am On May 24, 2020
Angelfrost:
I can almost bet that not a dime of the salaries of lawmakers, judges, and top government officials was tampered with...

The dearth of intelligent leadership will sink this nation!!!
He actually did it. I know an SA in government house whose salary was slashed too.

Judiciary salaries has not been paid for 2 months now. They refused the deduction and refused to process their salaries.
Health › Re: Kaduna Health Workers Strike Grounds Hospital Services In Kaduna State by adanny01(m): 5:42am On May 24, 2020
Kaduna state Judiciary are also fighting the governor on the 25% even though quietly. They refused their salary for last month and they have entered the 3rd month without salary to a single judiciary staff.

Civil servants in general are not happy with many cursing the governor. The truth is that civil servants are not happy but are helpless in the situation.

Judiciary and now the health workers are critical civil servants who in all justification are still working and exposing themselves. Its so unfortunate that they will abandon their duty post at this time to fight the governor.

The governor simply didn't choose his fight well. This 25% deductions is so unpopular that I wonder who or what convinced him to do it.
Car Talk › Re: I Am Considering DIY Car Painting, What Do You Think? by adanny01(op): 10:53am On May 23, 2020
Lexusgs430:
A short while after......... cheesy
undecided
Car Talk › Re: I Am Considering DIY Car Painting, What Do You Think? by adanny01(op): 11:15am On May 22, 2020
AutoElectNG:
Further refine your research to the pros and cons of gravity feed versus electric HVLP

Also go into comparing compressor spraying and HVLP spraying (since you are still worried about the final finish without the use of a compressor).

It seems in the final analysis, it is the technique that makes a world of difference and not necessary how much you invested in the tooling

I understand the bit about the export/import debacle. I am a victim myself.

My reason for asking you to go to Amazon was to study the specifications
I'll be reading much much on the sprays.

Yes, technique brings out the job. In fact, I noticed on the videos one important thing that I never see painters here do. That is sanding clear coat the buffing. Our painters just spray clear coat and let it cure. This leaves imperfections but sanding removes the Orange peel and every rough surface.

The buffing bit I saw on Jumia is not local, so getting it may still be a challenge. This means, if I dont get it locally, I cannot sand the clear coat except for 2nd or more coat.

Research still in progress.
Car Talk › Re: I Am Considering DIY Car Painting, What Do You Think? by adanny01(op): 7:07am On May 22, 2020
AutoElectNG:
get a disused body panel or panels to hone your craft

I also second the idea( which was mooted by sholarb) of hiring an apprentice to work with you..they are grossly underpaid and will jump at the chance to earn some extra while giving you the benefit of a badly needed second mind

Research the following term "High Volume Low Pressure spray guns" therein lies the answer you seek

Finally, you might just have to change your source of spray gun to Amazon, in other words, spend some time on the automotive spray guns on sale there and compare with you have locally
I have a metal sheet around the house for that purpose. I also planned to practice painting a house gate.

An apprentice is a good idea, I'll be on a look out for one.

HVLP is an acronym that I came across so many times. The design for the pump I intend to get is HVLP. The 2 spray guns I have found are quite nearly a replica of each other. 1 from Jumia and 1 from Konga.

I have seen a lot of these sprays on AliExpress and Amazon with specifications better than the ones on local marchant sites. Those I am sure should suffice but shipping is a headache. I have items from AliExpress that are over 2months and not arrived. Its the same story for everyone using any foreign marchant store. Besides, the shipping cost for such an item is 8 times the cost of the item. Its not logical to buy something for 15k and spend over 100k to ship it.

For now, everything has to be local.
Politics › Re: FG Sacks Usman Gur Mohamme As Managing Director Of TCN by adanny01(m): 11:42pm On May 21, 2020
sulaak:
You just confirmed my position as you have both management training and experience base on your investment in management and legal training over the course of your career.
When you work for government, they send you to workshops and seminars. Those are training to be effective in your field. By the time you reach the top, you would have gained enough training and experience in management even without sitting in a classroom to get an academic qualification.
Career › Re: Should I Expose Them? by adanny01(m): 9:12pm On May 21, 2020
Ningen:
Drop an anonymous letter (or text) to the MD.
Or tag EFCC on Twitter.
He should not do that. His colleagues will know, they are not dumb.

He either takes action by himself or tell his boss directly. He should give them ultimatum to stop of he has no choice than to tell.

He should also be careful, not telling his boss puts him at risk with the colleagues. Some ppl can do anything to get money. If he is a threat, thats dangerous for his safety.
Car Talk › Re: I Am Considering DIY Car Painting, What Do You Think? by adanny01(op):
AutoElectNG:
I wish you the best, but why not build a temp garage with whatever materials you can afford or rent the stuff that can act as one.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a-mGoUzHeUk


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lw0ObOdWnRE


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qtph1e--kek


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BEZf1tfxepQ

And please share your results
So, after watching these videos and a lot of others. I find myself asking one simple question.

Can the Total Electric Spray Gun be adequate for an average car paint finish?


The only determining factor of this project happening is having an effective and affordable spray gun. Getting an air compressor is out of the question due to budget constraints.

The issue apparently is getting proper atomisation of the paint at a reasonable flow rate. Proper atomisation will reduce the orange peel effect especially during clear coat painting. Good atomisation at fairly high flow rate will speed up painting process.

I also understand the nozzle size is important especially with filler primers. I have not found the nozzle size specification for the spray gun plus it only comes with 1 nozzle as against other manufacturers that include as much as 3.

I am still searching for information on the practicability of this spray gun painting a car before I waste money in buying the spray gun.

Oh, i also realized from watching these videos that our local painters don't do nearly half of the work done to produce a good finish.

The research continues.

Politics › Re: FG Sacks Usman Gur Mohamme As Managing Director Of TCN by adanny01(m): 9:10pm On May 20, 2020
sulaak:
If the Engr has no management training and experience he will be as useless as the accountant.
When you say management, I guess you understand that the Engr wasn't appointed MD direct from the University classroom.

If an Engr cannot manage an Engineering company, what makes you think that an Accountant or Legal practioner will know what is required to deliver an Engineering service.

If the Accountant should stay in accounts dept, the legal practioner in the legal department, the Civil Engr in the Civil department, the Electrical engineer in the Electrical department all of an electricity servicing company, who is more qualified to lead every professional dept to the delivery of electricity?

What makes an accountant or legal practioner a better manager?

I am an Engineer, I did courses like Engineering management, Law for Engineers, Cost Engineering etc. I also did a certificate course on Management before register with the Nigerian Institute of Management, as well as Nigeria Society of Engineers and COREN.

Most Engrs rise through the ranks in Civil service, they attend workshops on Management as well as Engineering to succeed in their jobs. Nurses are medical practioners but never heads a hospital.
Politics › Re: FG Sacks Usman Gur Mohamme As Managing Director Of TCN by adanny01(m): 7:41am On May 20, 2020
At last government has realized the need to have Engineers lead the power sector instead of Accountants.

TCN and NIPP had always been led by Accountants for God knows why. The government were more interested in the money than the actual job which is power.

With an engineer heading TCN, we hope for a better TCN and power management.

In the same vein, DISCO's are headed by business managers instead of engineers. Districts are called Business districts, this emphasizes that the job the districts have is to generate revenue not distribution of electricity.

We need to change a lot before power delivery is stabilized in this country.
Car Talk › Re: I Am Considering DIY Car Painting, What Do You Think? by adanny01(op):
revilomichaels:
My Take

You’ve never had any experience in painting B4 and that worries me.
From your write up, you’re a man of high taste and you want a clean job.

My brothers that stay abroad handle their issues. Like painting the house, fixing the rooftop and many others.(here, we hire carpenter or a painter)
Don’t know your paste experience, weather you are a handy man i.e A natural in fixing things.

If not, I think you should watch a lot of YouTube’ videos, also go out and see how others do their painting to get a real life experience b4 embarking on this journey.
If you get this right on your car. Trust me, other gigs are gonna come around. Starting with your friends
I tell myself I am a handyman in Nigeria. I am an Engineer by profession but a technician by indulgence.

I take my TV apart before I take it to the street TV repair man. My mechanic thinks I am stingy because he can't do the usual Kazeem with me (they sometimes get away with it)..

My Kitchen cabinet was a friend's idea, he said, "why do you have to pay for this, I trust you, you can do it. Just go to Panteka (Kaduna)". Before anyone knew it, I did my bed, my TV console and planing to do a whole lot.

On this job, I may not achieve the best standards that'll win titles but I know that the outcome won't be worst than the present condition. The only thing I am watching out for is the budget.

I have been reading and many things worry me about the job. As much as I want the result to be impressive, I only want what is acceptable.

Oh, I remember. I was supposed to fix my neighbors child bicycle chain this evening.
Car Talk › Re: I Am Considering DIY Car Painting, What Do You Think? by adanny01(op): 8:43pm On May 19, 2020
AutoElectNG:
I meant, build yourself a makeshift spray booth ( I am sure you have seen local ones) or better still rent a proper spray booth.....to mitigate the effect of dust...that was the point I was trying to make
Actually, I considered based on your suggestion making a shed with wood and cement bags sawn together. It is something we make or buy to spread for drying harvested crops such as maize, guinea corn, rice, beans etc

I also read somewhere to tape the car and then paint the following morning. Before the paint, one should wet the surrounding to reduce dust.

I also read insects may be attracted to the paint smell and may land on the fresh paint. A shed will be handy in this case.
Car Talk › Re: I Am Considering DIY Car Painting, What Do You Think? by adanny01(op): 3:51pm On May 19, 2020
AutoElectNG:
I wish you the best, but why not build a temp garage with whatever materials you can afford or rent the stuff that can act as one.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a-mGoUzHeUk


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lw0ObOdWnRE


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qtph1e--kek


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BEZf1tfxepQ

And please share your results
While most painters use an air compressor, I don't see anyone renting out. Except for furniture makers. If successful with a DIY Electric spray gun, I am sure by the time i rent 3 times, the cost of the spray gun will be covered. That is the most expensive tool to buy.

I will certainly watch these videos before I make my conclusion and will share progress if I embark on the project.
Car Talk › Re: I Am Considering DIY Car Painting, What Do You Think? by adanny01(op): 3:39pm On May 19, 2020
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 grin las las baba tawa go finish wetin you start grin
Normally, the entire car cannot be sanded by a sander, there are areas where only manual sanding can reach.. The front wheel arc has black mudguard and the rear is black and doesn't require paint.

I am only painting the exterior surface in same colour and will apply clear coat on sanded headlight and rear lights. I will have to tape/cover, windscreen and any black rubber/plastic including wipers, rear glass, windows and chrome trims, roof gutter trims, wheel arcs and tires, underneath the rear view mirrors, front bumper radiator vent, head light and rear logos. The rear lights will be removed.

Taping is the least job I consider.

Sading is the most difficult job while painting most critical. Most recommendations will say sand the car to the metal, this is never done by Nigerian painters. My car has already 2 layers of paint, so sanding to the metal is not going to be easy. The least work to do in the sanding is to remove the last clear coat. That's my aim. The other critical sanding job is filling and sanding imperfections. I know I have a good eye to spot them.
Health › Re: Pinkish Colour Of The Balls, Thigh Area by adanny01(m): 2:24pm On May 19, 2020
omoburuku:
*Pardon any typos*

Drs in the hauz,

I am an undergraduate, currently in 200L. While we were in 100L, my Roomie used my favourite boxer and I soaked & washed it with hot water thinking it should purify the boxer but I noticed ever since that incident, there has been an unpleasant odour from my balls/thigh area. I noticed the colour is somehow pinkish as well. It scratches sometimes.

I have tried using all sort of antifungal cream's from Ytacan, Funbact, Nixodermx, Dusting powder etc but still the stuff seems to be resistance to all of them.

Is there hope??

Biko help my case.
Shave all you pubic hair. And wash all you boxers in a strong mix of anti septic
Politics › Re: James Kolo Is Dead! Kwara Federal Character Commission Nominee Dies by adanny01(m): 2:13pm On May 19, 2020
Babatunde40:
This Buhari's FCC looks like Federal ancestor commission. They are nominating people that have nearly ended their time on earth. Why don't they pick young people
I was about to say people like you are coming. I was mistaken, people like you had arrived even before I did.
Car Talk › I Am Considering DIY Car Painting, What Do You Think? by adanny01(op): 1:30pm On May 19, 2020
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.

Car Talk › Re: How Do One Know A Catalyst Has Being Removed From A Honda 04 Accord Aka EOD by adanny01(m): 2:36pm On May 18, 2020
legalwealth:
[color=#0000ff]Ok but you said up there that you never owned or have access to 2004 Honda accord.

But since you said you have 03 accord since 2014, 03, 04,05 are more like the same thing just with some few changes, did you have or removed its catalytic converter?
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I am referring to the Euro and Asia model.

The ones sold brand new in Nigeria are made in Thailand.

Mine is the US model.

Yes, I removed the 1st half but still have the 2nd half on. The Cat got blocked, I changed 2 exhaust flange gaskets before a mechanic diagnosed a blocked car. Its been 3yrs now.
Car Talk › Re: How Do One Know A Catalyst Has Being Removed From A Honda 04 Accord Aka EOD by adanny01(m): 11:26am On May 18, 2020
legalwealth:
[color=#0000ff]I don't have any reason whatever to argue with you as [b]it is your own opinion that catalytic converter is not useful in vehicles. I own a 2005 Honda accord since 2016, and I'm here advising OP based on my experience.[/color][/b]
It is not my opinion that Catalyst is not useful.

I also own a 2003 Honda Accord since 2014.

In the US, you must pass an emissions test to legally drive the car but not in Nigeria. That means if you have a bad cat in the US, you must fix it but its a choice here.

Here, it was only by luck that my engine didn't develop problems due to block catalyst. A 2003-7 will forgive a blocked catalyst but a 2008-12 will not.

The 2003-7 has its exhaust flange gasket before the Cat and the 2008-12 has the gasket after the Cat. The saviour is the gasket will burn and leak when the cat is blocked in the 2003-7 but in the 2008-12, the back pressure has no relief and goes to the engine damaging rings and valves.

Catalyst has its use if you care about the environment or you are being legally required to use it.
Car Talk › Re: How Do One Know A Catalyst Has Being Removed From A Honda 04 Accord Aka EOD by adanny01(m): 11:02am On May 18, 2020
legalwealth:
[color=#0000ff]Sorry! !!

I mis-took you for OP while quoting as I was multi-tasking here.
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The only reason I cannot confirm to you that a 2004 Accord made in Europe or Asia has or doesn't have a catalyst is because I never owned nor had access to one and cannot confirm.

If i have confirmed that 3 2007 Toyotas dont have catalyst, your guess will be as good as mine. It is plausible for a 2004 Honda accord to not have it.

It is the laws in the US that made every Honda accord in that country to have the catalyst. It is not a basic component of a drive train, it is an emission control component so you dont find it in every car and in every country. If we should produce cars in Nigeria, without the necessary law, no one will put Catalyst in their cars. Its presence in cars reduces performance and fuel economy.
Car Talk › Re: How Do One Know A Catalyst Has Being Removed From A Honda 04 Accord Aka EOD by adanny01(m): 10:50am On May 18, 2020
legalwealth:
[color=#0000ff]Congrats! !!

If you read my posts very well, you will see that I never said it is compulsory but advisable because of the benefits attached to it.

But I was contributing based on the Honda Accord 2004 you talked about in your original post.

Besides, you claim to be using prado without catalyst. Why are you now concerned about it in this so-called Honda accord 2004 that you want to buy?

I'm smelling lies somewhere with that except if the prado is not yours but that of your oga.

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I am not buying a 2004 Honda accord.

I never claimed to own a Prado but I used one for 3yrs.
Car Talk › Re: How Do One Know A Catalyst Has Being Removed From A Honda 04 Accord Aka EOD by adanny01(m): 10:38am On May 18, 2020
legalwealth:
[color=#0000ff]We are talking about Honda accord 2004 here and not new models that don't have due to technology advancement.[/color]
I used a 2007 Toyota Prado bought brand new without Catalyst.
Family › Re: Am An Introvert And I Get Angry Easily by adanny01(m):
Microwhy:
@OP stop saying you're introvert because being an introvert comes with humility and calmness. Introverts are always cool, calculative and attentive.
It's not always easy to reach a trigger for a confirmed introvert. Because they observe and always make a good judgement.
You're insecure about something, you're not introvert. Work on your insecurity and become your normal self snd stop attaching yourself with introvert.
I repeat, you're extrovert with insecurity and not introvert.
People often confuse insecurity with being introvert.
I do not entirely agree with you.

One can have 60% of the characteristics of being an introvert and 40% of the characteristics of an extrovert but classified introverted.

What introverts show is what you described. But the actual truth is that they fight a war inside (speaking from experience). They have an opinion but fight a war with themselves and end up not saying it. They get angry and end up walking away in anger without any action.

Recently, my community people organized themselves to repair a road. I am an engineer so my input was highly regarded but when they were going to cast a culvert slab with just 2 bags of cement, I just whispered in my neighbor's ear, this cement is not enough. He repeated my words aloud immediately without thinking. That is an extrovert while i am an introvert. I took time to analyze the quantity of concrete and did the math in my head before whispering my conclusion.

Lets not get these things confused. Some people say its just lack of confidence that makes one introverted but i think is more a character than a problem. An introvert and an extrovert are complete opposite of themselves, one has to be in one place.
Car Talk › Re: How Do One Know A Catalyst Has Being Removed From A Honda 04 Accord Aka EOD by adanny01(m): 10:02am On May 18, 2020
legalwealth:
[color=#0000ff]No expert in the automotive industry will tell anyone to be driving any car, not even Honda accord 2004 without catalytic converter that works along with oxygen sensors to give the vehicle optimum performance and long life of its engine.[/color]
The Honda engineers that produced some European and Asian models without catalytic converters are not automotive industry experts abi?
Celebrities › Re: Banky W Sacks His Chef For Stealing Cans Of Milo by adanny01(m): 9:19am On May 18, 2020
Nyamve1:
Do u have human sympathy at all? Someone that steal milo, u should've known that is hunger that cause it
He is paid a salary, if the salary is not enough, he can quit but not steal.
Celebrities › Re: Banky W Sacks His Chef For Stealing Cans Of Milo by adanny01(m): 9:18am On May 18, 2020
Nyamve1:
U sack someone he stole a can of milo and u are nt ashame u are saying it here
Bros, stealing is stealing. A mindset like yours is the reason Nigeria is the way it is. Am sure if he asked for a can of milo, he will get it from Banky but stealing it is a crime.
Car Talk › Re: How Do One Know A Catalyst Has Being Removed From A Honda 04 Accord Aka EOD by adanny01(m): 9:13am On May 18, 2020
legalwealth:
[color=#0000ff]He should remove and replace and not just remove.[/color]
Does he have to replace?

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