My new car (aka The Rustoleum Affair) - Page 3

blown 944 · 05-02-2008, 07:04 PM

Don't use an orbital.

look for a polisher (low speed 7" grinder, B&D and the like) and a wool pad. I would also recommend using 3M finnessit II to buff with

I've painted cars for years and I can see how this does work. It would work especially well using a high quality paint if it were a solid color. The rustoleum stuff doesn't hold out it's gloss near as long as the automotive paints do. But it does work for a better than Maaco job for sure.

When I do a real high dollar piece (or did) I would use extra material so it could be buffed for years. Honestly it didn't matter how the finished spray looked (peeled,dry or other) b/c in the end it is sanded down and buffed anyway.

good outa the box thinking.

Not my first choice but it would work quite well for a track type car.

Epic2112 · 05-02-2008, 09:52 PM

How long did you wait between coats?

brrt50cal · 05-03-2008, 01:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Epic2112

How long did you wait between coats?

I let it dry overnight and put a fan in the garage to help circulate air.

Blown, I do intend to put some clear coat on it when the time comes but like I said, its a once a week driven car. I'm probably not going to track it and just for riding down the road, any little imperfections aren't going to be too noticeable. Thanks for the advice.

lee101315 · 05-03-2008, 11:39 AM

So are you supposed to sand it down afterwards?

brrt50cal · 05-03-2008, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by lee101315

So are you supposed to sand it down afterwards?

Wet sand after every coat with sandpaper that gradually gets finer after each one and then the last coat gets done with like 1000 grit and then use turtle wax polishing compound to get a mirror finish.

johntorg · 05-03-2008, 04:28 PM

Dan, glad to see you made it back in one piece. the paint job looks great. did you do any bodywork on the passenger side?

brrt50cal · 05-03-2008, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by johntorg

Dan, glad to see you made it back in one piece. the paint job looks great. did you do any bodywork on the passenger side?

Thanks John. Yep I used some Bondo glazing putty to smooth out what that guy did to it so it's not 100% percent but you'd never notice if you weren't looking.

b5audia4 · 05-03-2008, 07:12 PM

After you wetsand, do you polish it out (with compound or other polish) then put on second coat? or you leave it hazy after wetsand and reapply another coat of paint?

Nice work!

billthe3 · 05-03-2008, 07:36 PM

Sweet. I may do this on the front end of the camry since it has all those damn rock chips.

brrt50cal · 05-03-2008, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by b5audia4

After you wetsand, do you polish it out (with compound or other polish) then put on second coat? or you leave it hazy after wetsand and reapply another coat of paint?

Nice work!

Nope, you don't use polish until the very end. Leave it hazy then paint another coat.

reno928s · 05-04-2008, 12:46 AM

I told my friend about this paint that you put on with a roller and his reply was when I sober up to call him in the morning.

DAR951 · 05-04-2008, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by brrt50cal

I used the regular Rustoleum line, not the pro or industrial. .

Is there a specific Rustoleum product you can point to (maybe a link). The Rustoleum web site isn't very helpful with any of the actual product names from the Moparts thread.

Is this ("Protective Enamel") what you used? http://www.rustoleum.com/CBGProduct.asp?pid=150

dillon410021 · 05-04-2008, 10:33 AM

thats beautiful. I was going to buy that, but you live closer!

brrt50cal · 05-04-2008, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by DAR951

Is there a specific Rustoleum product you can point to (maybe a link). The Rustoleum web site isn't very helpful with any of the actual product names from the Moparts thread.

Is this ("Protective Enamel") what you used? http://www.rustoleum.com/CBGProduct.asp?pid=150

Thats the product I used. It's the same as Tremclad in Canada.

Dave951 · 05-05-2008, 01:26 AM

Nice work Dan. Read the post on the mopar forums, which was informative. What steps did you take to prep the car before painting?

05-02-2008, 07:04 PM	#31
blown 944 Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Firestone, Colorado Posts: 2,135	Don't use an orbital. look for a polisher (low speed 7" grinder, B&D and the like) and a wool pad. I would also recommend using 3M finnessit II to buff with I've painted cars for years and I can see how this does work. It would work especially well using a high quality paint if it were a solid color. The rustoleum stuff doesn't hold out it's gloss near as long as the automotive paints do. But it does work for a better than Maaco job for sure. When I do a real high dollar piece (or did) I would use extra material so it could be buffed for years. Honestly it didn't matter how the finished spray looked (peeled,dry or other) b/c in the end it is sanded down and buffed anyway. good outa the box thinking. Not my first choice but it would work quite well for a track type car. __________________ Sid- 87 951 Rogue tuned,Holset HX35 custom turbine, currently running 25 psi, 83 Mule project..getting there... almost 11:1 compression with quick spool turbo,96# injectors,modified 951 IC, ~2350#'s All E85 01 Audi 4.2 Quatro

05-02-2008, 09:52 PM	#32
Epic2112 Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 3,628	How long did you wait between coats? __________________ Kevin 1989 951, Leinengrau Metallic - 1986 Engine, K27/6, Lindsey Stage 2 MAF, Seimens 55lb injectors, TiAL 38mm, LBE, Vitesse Software, Himsel Haus Fuel Lines (Happy?), 3 bar FPR, SPEC Stage II Clutch, Fabspeed SS 3" Exhaust, 33/5 Bias Valve, Uego WBO2, VDO EGT, KLA Strut Brace, Loose nut behind the wheel. 1990 M3, Sterlingsilber Metallic 1988 Volvo 240DL, Vit

05-03-2008, 07:12 PM	#38
b5audia4 Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 570	After you wetsand, do you polish it out (with compound or other polish) then put on second coat? or you leave it hazy after wetsand and reapply another coat of paint? Nice work! __________________ Joe 1995 Porsche 993 Polar Silver 1987 Porsche 944S Black 1998 Porsche Bike S Guards Red

05-03-2008, 07:36 PM	#39
billthe3 Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Danville, CA (SF east bay) Posts: 5,698	Sweet. I may do this on the front end of the camry since it has all those damn rock chips. __________________ Bill Andrew 1986 951 - 50mph to 90mph in 3.4 sec 93 Camry - 260k mi and counting auto tech at Dietschwerks in Santa Clara

05-04-2008, 12:46 AM	#41
reno928s Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Northern New Jersey Posts: 740	I told my friend about this paint that you put on with a roller and his reply was when I sober up to call him in the morning. __________________ 1988 Red Turbo S /Guru chips/reliaboost/Magnaflow exhaust 2003 YZ 250R

05-03-2008, 11:39 AM	#34
lee101315 Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Weehawken NJ Posts: 643	So are you supposed to sand it down afterwards?

05-03-2008, 04:28 PM	#36
johntorg Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Beaufort, SC Posts: 671	Dan, glad to see you made it back in one piece. the paint job looks great. did you do any bodywork on the passenger side?

05-04-2008, 10:33 AM	#43
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05-05-2008, 01:26 AM	#45
Dave951 User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Princeton, NJ Posts: 603	Nice work Dan. Read the post on the mopar forums, which was informative. What steps did you take to prep the car before painting?