Cheapo paint job
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The complexities of the various painting products and application methods can make it difficult for an amateur to understand why scrimping on a paint job is, ultimately, not a wise decision. So, this article has been started in an effort to diminish those complexities. If you are an autobody professional, an experienced hotrodder, or simply someone with good information on the realites of the "Cheapo" paint job, please feel free to add to this article. | The complexities of the various painting products and application methods can make it difficult for an amateur to understand why scrimping on a paint job is, ultimately, not a wise decision. So, this article has been started in an effort to diminish those complexities. If you are an autobody professional, an experienced hotrodder, or simply someone with good information on the realites of the "Cheapo" paint job, please feel free to add to this article. | ||
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| + | First of all, please see here for an excellent example of a Cheapo Paint job: | ||
| + | [http://www.stylusscustoms.com/poormanspaintjob.html.com Rustoleum paint job] | ||
| + | This method has been used by numerous people with excellent results. | ||
==What's a "cheapo" paint job?== | ==What's a "cheapo" paint job?== | ||
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==Why is the "cheapo" paint job so tempting?== | ==Why is the "cheapo" paint job so tempting?== | ||
| − | * | + | *The learning curve: selecting equipment and learning how to use it, choosing finish products, getting a few screwups under your belt |
| − | * | + | *Automotive paint costs a lot. People who have never bought car paint are used to paying "house paint" prices for paint, so hundreds per gallon seems very high |
| + | *The satisfaction of a "do it yourself" project completed. | ||
==Why not do a "cheapo" paint job?== | ==Why not do a "cheapo" paint job?== | ||
*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. | + | *Value of paint job relevant to value of rest of vehicle is disproportionate. AKA, using this method to paint a show car or rare automobile. |
==When is a "cheapo" paint job appropriate?== | ==When is a "cheapo" paint job appropriate?== | ||
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