Really cheap paint job

[AuroraMorningstar]

Hey, I have a really crappy dodge omni and the paints peeling and flaking horribly. it looks awful! I'm stuck with this car and really want it to look even a little better.

The car is only apraised at $200-250 so i really dont want to spend much at all. I'm a girl just out of high school and dont know the first thing about cars and dont really care how great the job is, id be happy to paint it with a brush if you directed me to the right paint even.

Help? please?

[ViperJ]

How is the body condition of the car, if its just the paint peeling then it sounds like a Macco special> People will complain about overspray and stuff but for $400-$500 what do you expect

[AuroraMorningstar]

the body itself is in good condition, and i think its mostely the clear coat thats peeling and flaking. is there anyway to fix that without getting the whole car repainted?

[MagicRat]

Originally Posted by AuroraMorningstar

the body itself is in good condition, and i think its mostely the clear coat thats peeling and flaking. is there anyway to fix that without getting the whole car repainted?

An auto-parts place (Pep boys??) may sell spray cans of clear-coat.

Just buff the area with some fine (600 grit) sandpaper on a sanding block, (not held in your hand) then spray the area lightly with even strokes of the clear coat. It will look a bit patchy, but better than it is now.

[jakekk05]

http://www.paintforcars.com/

They have cheap paint its around $35 a gal of enamel. I sprayed my buddys truck with it and it turned out fine. If your not looking to do it your self then MACCO!!!!!!!!!!!!

[DalyCity64]

I've hear the 35 a gallon stuff is really bad.

If it's only a $250 car and you just don't want it peeling, paint it with a brush. Do something funny with it. If you want to do it right, you'll end up spending more than the car is worth in tools alone.