Cheapo paint job
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| + | Hotrodding forums frequently witness posts by hotrodders endorsing various (and numerous) "cheapo" methods of painting a vehicle. | ||
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| + | The overwhelming consensus of body professionals and experienced hotrodders is that, in most cases, "Cheapo" paint jobs simply aren't worthwhile. There are many clever and reasonable ways to save money while build a hot rod, and, overall, aggressively scrimping on the paint job does not seem to be among them. | ||
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==What's a "cheapo" paint job?== | ==What's a "cheapo" paint job?== | ||
*Cheap professional shops (ie: Maaco). | *Cheap professional shops (ie: Maaco). | ||
*Cheap, "easy-to-apply" products (ie: Duplicolor). | *Cheap, "easy-to-apply" products (ie: Duplicolor). | ||
*Rattle can options. | *Rattle can options. | ||
| + | *Rustoleum. | ||
| + | *Paint rollers. | ||
==Why is the "cheapo" paint job so tempting?== | ==Why is the "cheapo" paint job so tempting?== | ||
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*Time invested in mechanical aspect of job. | *Time invested in mechanical aspect of job. | ||
*Deterioration of finish over time. | *Deterioration of finish over time. | ||
| + | *Value of paint job relevant to value of rest of vehicle is disproportionate. | ||
==When is a "cheapo" paint job appropriate?== | ==When is a "cheapo" paint job appropriate?== | ||
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*Beater. | *Beater. | ||
*Vehicle that will see farm or utility use. | *Vehicle that will see farm or utility use. | ||
| + | *Learning basic paint techniques. | ||
==The "right" way to properly paint a car== | ==The "right" way to properly paint a car== | ||
| − | + | Put basics in here, and see: [[First paint job]]. | |
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