getting ready to repaint, got a ?

[shawnhancel]

so im getting ready to repaint the jeep, its sunburnt as hell, so i want to make it look good again. i know the color code i just need to know, how much paint I need. 1 to 2 quarts? where can i buy paint up here in N. Chicago area, reducers, hardeners, do i still need those to cut the paint. what is the better clear? any help be great.

 

[87manche]

call localpaint place. get a quote for materials.

 

[JAYS98XJ]

Well it depends on if you want to use a single stage paint or a base coat ,clear coat. You should decide that first. The single stage will be cheaper. Remember your paint job is only as good as the prep work.

 

[Doose-doe]

maaco does it real cheap to! lol. i think for a jeep the wanted like 400. i just rattle can everytihng

 

[shawnhancel]

yea im starting from nothing up here, the GF said i could use her garage, and thought, shit thats a good idea, and between the eqp and materials its getting expensive fast. might go do the one stage at maaco till i get back from my next deployment and i have the money. might use the extra money to regear. ill see what chicago maaco charges. thanks all.

 

[828xj96]

If you want a cheap paint job check out earl scheib at irving and western in chicago

 

[VAhasnoWAVES]

do the prep/body work yourself. thats the hardest and most time consuming part anyway. itll save you a ton of cost. spraying is easy.

if you tell maaco all you want is them to degrease and spray it, itll be a lot cheaper than buying the materials yourself. and after taking auto body and having access to a down draft booth and some of the best equipment available... well, im spoiled. lol. ill never spray (my own vehicle) in a garage. ive seen some jobs come out well but i dont think its worth the effort when maaco will do it.



EDIT:
i just noticed your "location". are you moving from norfolk to chicago or something.? i lived in norfolk for the first 20 years of my life.

 

[old_man]

If you are going to shoot it yourself, I recommend www.paintforcars.com. Get their urethane and put a clear over it. They are cheap and the paint is good.

 

[REWSTER]

If you want a cheap paint job check out earl scheib at irving and western in chicago

Do this, if you want paint all over your windows, door handles, roof rack and tires

:dunce:

 

[bmyohn]

Just remember that the quality of your final paint job has EVERYTHING to do with the prep you do before hand. Without properly prepping a paint surface you are wasting your time

 

[Tristen719]

I just painted mine last week with about a qt and a half. I just did a good wash job and taped it off and shot it, turned out really nice and I had $20 in materials. I used a tractor an implament paint from rural king.

 

[VAhasnoWAVES]

not trying to shoot you down... as i honestly hope it came out well and lasts a long time.

but washing it is not enough. it needs to be properly degreased. even something as simple as a finger print can turn into really bad "fish eye".

 

[Rev Den]

and scuffed.

Rev

 

[VAhasnoWAVES]

and primed.

 

[MAY POP]

Paint store is on Milwaukee ave. 2 blocks southeast of Irving Park road. Its called portage park auto supply. All they sell are paint products.
Ron