How to start

What's up everyone. I got another project car recently and I wanted to do most of the work myself. I'm willing to experiment on it since I'm not going to do nothing to it, yet. I don't know much about painting except that the people that paint cars around here charge an arm and a leg. Anyways, what I was wondering was how to start on this project. Where can I get info on how to do it, what kind of paints to use, any advice would help a lot. I'm willing to spend plenty of time and some money it, just not too much. I want to practice for now. Thanx in advance.

Is the only thing you want to do is paint?

I suggest looking for some classes, reading a lot of of books. Watch instructional videos. After that, come back and ask for further clarification if neccesary.

That's pretty much it for now. The body is straight, the paint job sucks though. I plan to play around with everything on the car but for now I just want to get a feel for it and working on the body isn't going to affect that. Any videos you can recommend? I'm pretty sure some are better than others. Thanks

That's pretty much it for now. The body is straight, the paint job sucks though. I plan to play around with everything on the car but for now I just want to get a feel for it and working on the body isn't going to affect that. Any videos you can recommend? I'm pretty sure some are better than others. Thanks

My video's were first hand experiences, watching my uncle paint.

What about as far as detailed type of painting? Like with an airbrush. I can draw but I've never played around with airbrushes. I was thinking about playing around with car models so I can learn to do that. What do you think?

What about as far as detailed type of painting? Like with an airbrush. I can draw but I've never played around with airbrushes. I was thinking about playing around with car models so I can learn to do that. What do you think?

Airbrushing, I also do that. Using car models for practice is a waste of time if your looking for detailed stuff. Go to Lowes, by some 16Gage 18x24 steel. Sand it with some 100 grit to remove all the oils. Then just practice on that. Dont forget your primer. Act as if its a real car.

You've been very helpful, thankyou. Couple more questions if you don't mind. Paints and Airbrush, what would you recommend? As far as the airbrush is concerned, I wouldn't want to spend more than maybe 250. Is there a pretty good quality one that I can get around that price range? I'm going to start checking around the web soon but these forums are an even better place to start.

You've been very helpful, thankyou. Couple more questions if you don't mind. Paints and Airbrush, what would you recommend? As far as the airbrush is concerned, I wouldn't want to spend more than maybe 250. Is there a pretty good quality one that I can get around that price range? I'm going to start checking around the web soon but these forums are an even better place to start.

I use an Iwata HP-BC, its a high end airbrush. You want a dual action airbrush for sure if you are going to be doing detailed stuff. Dont forget about getting a compressor. If you want something to learn with get a Paasche VL.

As far as paint, use the same auto paint you would normally use. Reduce it the same way. Its just like spraying HoK with a big gun except there more control, and its about 5 times smaller.