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Thinking about a Rustoleum Paint job!

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    Thinking about a Rustoleum Paint job!

    I just bought this cb7 a couple days ago, the paint on it is chipped and has major wear. I'm an 18 year-old kid who just got fired from my job, so i'm on a budget. So i just figure the cheapest way to do it with best results is Rustoleum + Foam Rollers. I'm either going to find a green, black, or royal blue paint. Let me know your opinions on the whole Rustoleum paint job.





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    Other members have done the rolller paint job with success. And it's budget friendly. I approve of a roller paint job as long as the prep work is done well.

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      I've done it came out ok it's all about you prep work and take your time. And before somebody else says it spray guns are also cheap as well.

      This is when it was first done


      This was taken today and its been a year and some months and still looks good and its never in a garage and its gets rained on snowed on sun shined on it.
      Last edited by TracieS; 10-06-2012, 11:15 PM.

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        #4
        ^ Looks good! How did you do the clear coat?

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          #5
          I didn't clear it at all. I didn't even wet sand or buff the paint

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            #6
            Alright awesome. So basically all i need to do is buy a couple foam rollers, paint, mineral spirits, sand paper, and tape the car off and i'm set?

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              #7
              Be sure to get high density foam rollers it lays the best. And stir the paint do not shake it because it will cause bubbles and that will transfer into your paint. Be sure your first coat goes on smooth don't try to cover the car in the first coat it's not gonna happen and when you mix the paint withe the mineral sprints when you stick in you stir stick and remove it the paint should run for 2 secs or so and begin to drip so it's going to be kinda thin.

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                #8
                Tracie's car is probably the best I've seen on a CB7. I've seen one other that was pretty decent... and quite a few that were AWFUL. I played with a roller job using green Rustoleum on a hood, and it was a nightmare. Didn't look terrible after like... 8 coats... but still. I couldn't imagine doing that to a whole car!
                From what i learned, certain colors work better for the roller job. It still takes a fair amount of skill, and likely won't come out looking even as good as a cheap Maaco paintjob (which I have on my CB7, and it looks quite good.)

                If you're comfortable with the potential risk of failure for the amount of work involved, go for it. If it comes out good, it'll be a conversation piece. If it comes out terrible, at least it didn't cost you a fortune!






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                  #9
                  I might have to do this with my Accord's roof since the clearcoat is dead. Some of those cars in the pictures above look really good.

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                    #10
                    I agree with Deevergote, the worst that can happen is it doesnt look good, but when it already is bad the risk isnt so great. I repainted my car myself using a cheap spray gun and some acrylic paint and it looks pretty good. Just go for it and see what happens.

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                      #11
                      I think a spray job from a Harbor Freight sprayer would be better than a roller. Plus you'd still have it to practice with and eventually become better.

                      On a different note, I think you're committing a terrible offense painting that car a different color. Phoenix red is one of the most rare colors for Accords that there is. It only came on '90-'91 DX (LX in Canada) coupes and is the only coupe in the US to have black interior.
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                        #12
                        I think your car looks pretty bad ass just the way it is.

                        Also, maybe you should wait til you have income again before you start doing big jobs like paint and bodywork.

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                          Originally posted by crazymikey View Post
                          I think your car looks pretty bad ass just the way it is.

                          Also, maybe you should wait til you have income again before you start doing big jobs like paint and bodywork.
                          Very true. I agree with crazymikey. More money could buy better material or buy a cheap paint job that would look better. In the meantime, you could do any maintenance on the car to keep it running well.

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                            #14
                            I have to agree, that red looks really sharp even as it stands now. Ultimately the decision to paint comes down to you, but I'd love to see it restored

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                              #15
                              i agree with buzz & crazymikey ,n i'd leave it for now... paint is your best primer , go to macco fornow if ya have to

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