how to paint xmods?

[suprarz666]

hello, i got a supra, stock , just want to know how i should paint my supra body. can i use spray rattle can from like home depot or something?
do i have to do anything before i paint to make the paint job look nicer?
how are the meathods of painting?
plz try to answer these questions for me and give me some tips for painting.

Thank You guys in advance.

[Schwalm]

The search button is your friend!

What i did was sand the whole thing down, and take your time cause it will look like crap if you dont then if you want prime it and them paint it. I used spray paint and it turned out really good.

[viperdout]

Mask, prime, and spray. That's hard?

[rollynlow]

here yo go bro. Take it, Use it, Learn from it!!!!
HOW TO PAINT YOUR CAR

Step 1: Gather all materials (below).
1. Sandpaper (800-1000 Grit Reccomended)
2. Car Body
3. Primer
4. Your color of paint you wish to use
5. Clear Coat (optional)
6. Masking tape (2 inches works well for windows)
7. Glue (optional)
8. X-Acto Knife

Step 2: Prepare Body for paint.
1. Mask off windows
2. Mask off any other things you dont want painted (ex. grills)
3. Mask off Headlights and Taillights or pop them out with a screwdriver. To pop them out, scrape off the dots of glue that came stock on your body for headlight and taillight poles with the screwdriver. Then, push until you hear the pole pop out. Repeat for however many poles there are for your headlights and taillights.
4. Remove all body parts (ex. front bumper)
5. Prop the body up in any way that will make you feel more comfortable with the paint job. (Completely Optional)

Step 3: Sanding.
1. Get out your sand paper.
2. Start sanding the body and body pieces.
3. Once you think the body and body pieces are nice and smooth, stop.

STOP!!! Now youre going to take your can of paint thats the main coat and let it sit in room temperature water for a while (by your painting space.) The reason for this is so when you spray your paint, there is no temperature change between the can of paint and the painting environment. This way your can of paint won't blow bubbles so you dont mess up your beloved Xmod.

Step 4: Lay down some newspaper so you keep the floor nice and pretty. (Self Explanitory)

BACK TO THE PAINTING

Now that you have your car masked off, sanded, and ready to paint, youre going to primer the body.

Step 5: Primering
1. Put your car in your painting space.
2. Spray 1 or 2 coats of primer, then stop.
3. Let your car body (and body pieces) dry for 15-30 minutes.

WATCH YOUR FAVORITE TV SHOW WHILE PRIMER IS DRYING.

Step 6: Another Sanding (optional)
1. Lightly sand your car to where the primer is nice and smooth.
VERY IMPORTANT:You must let primer COMPLETELY dry before you sand the primer coat.

Step 7: Painting! (the moment youve been waiting for)
1. Get out your can of paint from the water.
2. Shake that paint vigorously for 2 minutes to make sure the particles are well blended.
3. LIGHT COAT, let dry.
4. LIGHT COAT, let dry.
5. (if you think it needs another coat) LIGHT COAT, let dry.
If you are satisfied with your paint, give yourself a pat on the back. If you think the painting sequence needs to be redone, lightly sand the body and spray a coat or two.

Step 8: Clear Coat (optional)
Now that you have your cars main coat on, you can protect it with Clear Coat.
1. Shake your clear coat for 2 minutes.
2. Spray 1-2 light coats of your clear coat, then let dry.

Step 9: Unmasking
Now that your car is painted and everything, its time to unmask.
1. Grab your X-acto knife.
2. Score the edges of the mask with it, then peel them off carefully.

Step 10: Enjoy!

[suprarz666]

cant i just sand it down and spray paint it right away? and do u guys just use regular rattle cans?

[gearhead]

you kinda nead the primer u can go w/out but it isn't going to look that good. you can use regular spray paint . but the best way to go w/ spray cans is Dupli-Color (name brand) automotive paint. It comes in many colors incuding the CC. It is a bit expensive but it is well worth it, it comes out really nice. It is about 4 bucks for a small can (wich is all you need) and I got mine at the local Auto Zone.

[jwwjjf]

i used to work in auto body--prepping and painting cars--here's the best way to paint your xmod.

materials you'll need:
600 grit sandpaper (i recommend 3M brand)
"prep-all" surface cleaner (you cant get it at autozone/advanced auto)
spray paint--of course (i recommend using Dupli-color Plastic paint)
regular spray primer
primer "guide coat"
masking tape
shop towels/thick paper towels

alright, now you're ready!

1.) sand the car
2.) wipe the car down w/ a shop towel w/ water
2a.) then wipe it down w/ a shop towel and "prep-all" (make sure you get every little piece of sand dust cleaned off) get inside all of the nooks and crannies.
3.) tape up the windshield/windows and whatever you dont want to paint.
4.) prime the car w/ 3 lite coats (waiting 10 mins between each coat)
5.) once the 3rd primer coat is on, wait about 5 mins, and spray the "guide coat" REALLY REALLY LITE over the car. it comes out in a fine mist. and for those of you who dont know what guide coat is/does...once its on, you sand the guide coat until you cannot see it anymore. guide coat makes it so your primer is smooth and even all the way around.
6.) oh yeah, once youve sprayed on the guide coat, let the car dry for about 1hr......trust me, you dont want to sand on wet primer!!!
7.) once youv'e sanded the primer, wipe it down again w/ water, and then the prep-all.
8.) tape up the car again w/ fresh tape. now youre ready to paint. do not do more than 3 coats, giving about 5mins btwn each coat. and remember, when youre sanding, go in circles!
well, i hope this helps most of you out there...good luck!!!

[livestrong350z]

the KEY: take your time!!! dont rush through it
the faster u do it the more spots that u can miss while preping and painting
:D