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RodneyWright
 Post subject: so I have a paint gun...
PostPosted: Wed Jan 16, 2008 11:22 pm 
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Like it says, I'm ready to get started on some clear repair and painting a front bumper. Any pearls of wisdom out there in respect to painting, where to buy paint, prep and web sites of ref?

I want to try to repair the peeling clear on the roof and trunk. I also have a M3 bumper I need to paint, currently silver. I bought a small HVLP gun at NH. Pretty good deal for $40 bucks, included a cleaning kit, cup and regulator. All I need is some guidance. I'm not looking for perfect, just want to get the car in better shape apperance wise.

thanks....

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Rodney - Talk to Brian Marks. He's been painting parts for his M3 in his back yard apparently with good results and it sounds like he has a source for paint and knowledge. I've been meaning to learn more about what he's painting with myself...

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Walker auto parts on six forks used to stock a full line of dupont auto paint. Clear coat painting can be a complete pain in the ass. It makes a big difference what the temps are and the humidity.

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Rodney, The Walker in Fuquay on 401 as paint also.

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Dustin Fredrickson
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RodneyWright wrote:
Like it says, I'm ready to get started on some clear repair and painting a front bumper. Any pearls of wisdom out there in respect to painting, where to buy paint, prep and web sites of ref?

I want to try to repair the peeling clear on the roof and trunk. I also have a M3 bumper I need to paint, currently silver. I bought a small HVLP gun at NH. Pretty good deal for $40 bucks, included a cleaning kit, cup and regulator. All I need is some guidance. I'm not looking for perfect, just want to get the car in better shape apperance wise.

thanks....


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wanna paint my E30.....no really.....

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