Paint?

Micah_Jones · #1 01-14-2008, 01:27 PM

Sorry for the kinda dumb question, but where is a good place to buy paint for cars? I just want to repaint the rocker panels on my 91 stealth but im not sure where to find the replacement paint. Thanks in advance.

Pearl94GT · #2 01-14-2008, 02:54 PM

Automotivetouchup.com
Paintsratch.com

I used automotivetouchup.com because they had better prices.
THe quality was good, and the color was very close (pearl white-difficult to match perfect) and black. I used preval sprayers and had difficulty with consistent spray but it came out ok. You'll have better turnout if you use an actual sprayer...good luck...

Micah_Jones · #3 01-14-2008, 04:20 PM

well the only problem is i was hoping to not have to order online...would places like autozone or advanced have paint that would work? my paint code is s22/pvc...i dont know if its a very common color...its like a wheat beige kind of color...

AutostradaVR4 · #4 01-14-2008, 04:26 PM

the only way youll get it not on the web is ordering it thru an autobody place. Parts stores only carry more common colors. Although i actually found a GM color that matches mine almost perfectly.

Micah_Jones · #5 01-14-2008, 10:41 PM

Hmm...so you dont think it is possible to find it at an auto parts store? and there is a rust hole that goes through the rocker panel...how should i patch that? its about the size of a baseball =/

AutostradaVR4 · #6 01-14-2008, 10:55 PM

well, the RIGHT way to do it is to get a torch or grinder and cut out the area in a nice square/rectangle section. Make sure you cut out ALL the rust. If you leave any it will spread like cancer. Then cut out a patch the same size from galvanized steel, and weld it in. Then, grind smooth the welds. Use body filler to make the lines perfect. Sand to perfection. Prime. Paint. Clearcoat. Wetsand (if neccesary), then buff.

Depending on where exactly it is, its not as hard as it sounds. If your not experienced with such things, it will take some time. I had never done ANY bodywork, and i managed to repaint a whole car in a week, including bodywork. (no holes to patch though, only some surface rust and smaller dents).

Micah_Jones · #7 01-14-2008, 11:19 PM

Yeah i know that would be the right way to do it, but the only problem is..i have no access to any sort of tools besides carpentry tools...so no torches/welders/etc...i was thinking i could just grind off all the rust but then im not sure what to do from there...how would i patch the hole without having access to a welder?

new2mitsu · #8 01-15-2008, 12:06 AM

lol, you could be super cool and fiberglass it

:P

Micah_Jones · #9 01-15-2008, 12:34 AM

haha yeah right...theres no way i could do that without messing something up...but i was looking in a hardware stores newspaper ad and i saw a thing called a "pencil torch"...it says it heats up to like 2000 degrees and you can weld/braize with it...i was wondering if i bought one of those, do you think that would be able to secure a new piece of steel on to the body? im new to all of this stuff so i have no clue what works and what doesnt...

EDIT: heres a link to that pencil torch...its cheap so im thinking about asking to borrow my grams credit card to buy it =)

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=94185

new2mitsu · #10 01-15-2008, 04:28 PM

i have one exactly like that, even from harbor frieght actually, and about the only thing i've been able to use it for is soldering... also, w/ the flame all the way up, you'll use tons of butane

Micah_Jones · #11 01-16-2008, 02:08 AM

So does that mean you dont recommend trying it new2mitsu? what about the torch things that are at hardware stores that are like 20-30 bucks? i think they are powered by Mapp gas?

Polygon · #12 01-16-2008, 02:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlinkRA182

well, the RIGHT way to do it is to get a torch or grinder and cut out the area in a nice square/rectangle section. Make sure you cut out ALL the rust. If you leave any it will spread like cancer. Then cut out a patch the same size from galvanized steel, and weld it in. Then, grind smooth the welds. Use body filler to make the lines perfect. Sand to perfection. Prime. Paint. Clearcoat. Wetsand (if neccesary), then buff.

Depending on where exactly it is, its not as hard as it sounds. If your not experienced with such things, it will take some time. I had never done ANY bodywork, and i managed to repaint a whole car in a week, including bodywork. (no holes to patch though, only some surface rust and smaller dents).

Yes, please do it this way. Bondo/body filler is NOT for filling holes.

Depending on the color of your car you may want to take it somewhere. If it has pearl in it, it is VERY hard to match and lay evenly.

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