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If that paint in the link is what you go with, then it will require the hardner that is shown with it. It will dry to a high gloss finish, and although it could be rubbed out, it shouldn't be necessary unless you get a lot of dust/dirt in the paint while spraying it. As far as wax goes, never wax any paint job untill it has cured for at least 3 months---why---well although the catalyzed paints cure quite thouroughly because of the hardner, there is still a fair bit of hardening happens by evaporation of the reducers or thinners in the paint, even though it feels dry on the surface. If you wax it too soon, the wax seals the surface of the paint against the atmosphere, and consequently the paint can not evaporate to cure fully. This will cause the paint to peel after about 6 months, because it buggers up the adhesion of the paint to whatever is under it. This is especially critical with unhardened alkyd enamels (as you would buy in the hardware store). A BIG WORD OF WARNING---The paint you show in the link says that it is a "metallic" paint. This is absolutely not a paint for beginners to use!!!! This paint is beautifull, because of the metallic particles in it. This paint is semi transparent, and the sunlight shines through it and reflects "sparkly" of the metallic powder that is buried in the paint when it is dried. These metallic particles are made by grinding up polished aluminum or mylar and mixing it in the paint. BUT---the fact that the paint is semi-transparent and the fact that it has these particles in it, make it an absolute son of a _ _ _ _ _ to paint with. Please don't use it---I gaurantee you will have a disaster on your hands. Use a "solid colour" paint for your first painting experience. A solid colour paint covers better, is less subject to runs and sags, and is generally somewhat cheaper. If you are going to do this, I want you to come away from it feeling good about what you have accomplished, not all P$&# off because you wasted a bunch of money and the paint job looks ugly as sin for everyone to see.
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Ok, I see. Waxing is clear, I just thought it was needed to protect the paint.
As far as the metallic, that is not that actual color i was looking at. The guy has many many colors, I was just giving that as an example of the 'single stage" paint. In fact the color I would like is something similar to mist bluem which was a factory color. Metallic is too sporty for my Chrysler (actually so is the hood scoop, but I am stuck with that).
I guess my next step is pulling off about a mile of chrome trim without damaging it!
You guys rock, I feel prepared.
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Leave the chrome on and cover it with masking tape.Thats how 99 percent of bodyshops do it. If you start pulling chrome off, your in for a world of hurt.
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Well maybe I will just stick to removing the emblems. At least all I have there are a few screws.
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Shrug, do yourself a favor. You're apparently an intelligent guy. Do some research on the web on painting a car, spraying paint, different paint types, etc...just do some reading first. I would not recommend buying paint on Ebay. Get it locally at an auto/paint shop or supplier. If you need anything additional, it will be easily available, plus if you have questions on how to mix it, or what else you need, you'll have the answers you need right there. Do not mask off any chrome that you can easily remove, that's how you do a real cob job. It might be your first attempt at painting, but that's not a reason not to do it right. If you read up enough, you'll do fine. Oh, and you do need to strain the paint before you spray it. You dont want anything getting stuck in your gun, or going thru and sticking right in your nice paint job. Im going to send you a PM on where to go for more help. You're a bigger man than I am apparently. If I were insulted by a member here as badly as you were, I would be long gone. Im amazed that some so called 'knowledgable' people can have no clue how to talk decently. Anyhow, look for a private message. John
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1johhnyo, I got your pm.
As for the insult, everyone is a smart ass sometimes. He apologized and that was that.
What is really insulting is the suggestion that I have not been researching this. I have read quite a few books at the library, but this is just one of those subjects where it is better for me to get answers to specific questions.
That is why I am here. This is also called research. What better way to gain knowledge than by talking to people who have already done what you want to.
I remember the first time I had to adjust mechanical lifters. I have a fair idea of what to do before hand, but even them I spoke to a few old timers first. Sometimes the best info comes from people who have experience. I would be a fool not to consult with these people first.
