$50 Rustoleum Paint Job?
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Im going to try it on an old hood i got just to see how it works out. However, i know it wont work for metallics and i want to repaint mine back to wild strawberry. For white, black, yellow solids, etc, i dont see why it wouldnt work with proper base prep to ensure it sticks.
moparts: paint job on a budget!?
Im going to try it on an old hood i got just to see how it works out. However, i know it wont work for metallics and i want to repaint mine back to wild strawberry. For white, black, yellow solids, etc, i dont see why it wouldnt work with proper base prep to ensure it sticks.
IMO it would be nice.....for a derby car!
25thmustang
Mustang Master
Mine was done with a rustoleum paint can and a few brushes... Took about 3 hours start to finish.
1990Coupe
Founding Member
why spend fifty when you could get cheaper spray cans at Homedepot 
I mean 25thmustang's car looks pretty good for spray cans
I mean 25thmustang's car looks pretty good for spray cans
i would like to see some pics of a car done;the charger here: moparts: paint job on a budget!? looks good for the price and if you got patients why couldn't it get better,,,
95Vert383AOD
15 Year Member
I was tempted to use POR-15 engine paint to paint my car. Its protects against UV. the paint is self leveling and looks like its been sprayed when done. Heres an engine i did with a brush.
A guy I work with painted a fifty-something truck with the Rustoleum. It turned out good considering the truck it's on. I know that he spent a lot of time sanding, buffing and applying numerous coats. If you were going to put it on a older vehicle that you didnt want an above average paint on than go for it, if you want a good job than keep saving for a better spray job.
The bottom line is, lots of prep, and LOTS of wet sanding. If you're willing to put in the work, it can look good.
25thmustang
Mustang Master
You got me!
I think with anything, it is all about the time and effort your willing to invest.
Think about just the amount of time it would take to put one brushed layer on a car. Multiply that by how many layers, then by the wet sanding etc...
You got me!
I think with anything, it is all about the time and effort your willing to invest.
Think about just the amount of time it would take to put one brushed layer on a car. Multiply that by how many layers, then by the wet sanding etc...
agreed..
im going to try it out on my fiberglass hood....
almost made this my sig^lol,
according to my research this stuff wont stick to fiberglass, and idk about the plastic moldings we all love....also the 50 paint job has moved into the future; marine topside paint(rustoleum makes this as well)it is more uv resistant and has more gloss/shine.
but the colors are limited either way and im trying to find out if you can customize these colors...if i can find a sonic blue rip off i will def do it, if not im going to stick to gray/silver.... i plan to attempt this soon but like metnioned above time is the key and i dont have too much, as well as patience,but for the cost to try i am def going for it.....
The thing about this is...you can get cheap tractor paint for $40-60 a gallon and a cheap spray gun and you might spend a tad more but you'll get it done in a fraction of the time and probably a lot less wet sanding in the end. You've gotta do the prep work either way. You might spend less in paint but i can guarantee you'll spend the difference in sandpaper and time compared to doing a spray job yourself. The only advantage is not needing a spray booth...but really you CAN spray a car outside if you water down all the surrounding areas so there's no dust and get it done ASAP and pray there's not a lot of bugs.
