Hi,

I have a couple of scrapes and nicks on my 97 TJ. I have been thinking of
getting it repainted. The first quote for the left front fender, left door
and minor grill area was for $350. They also quoted me $1250.00 for the
whole jeep. With that thought, it is a jeep. I purchased the Jeep from the
1st owner in private sale. The original color was White and the 1st owner
had it repainted dark green (metallic), no code number for the new paint. I
have done plenty of bumpers, and under parts with spray cans with black
paint.


Looking at the cost of compressors, spray nozzles, and car port canopies...
I figure I could buy a new compressor (4 hp with at least a 8 gallons
reserve, 120psi), air regulator/filter, a ¼ in hose, air spray gun, a small
portable canopy with 3mil plastic all around, spray mask, and paint for less
than $350.

I have a couple of questions:

1. Where do I find local (Houston, TX) company that matches and sells paint
for autos?

2. Am I crazy for thinking I can do this, any thoughts?

Thanks,

Paul pbarton@houston.rr.com

 

Hi Paul,
Sherwin-Williams: http://www.sherwin-automotive.com/
PPG-Ditzler:
http://corporate.ppg.com/PPG/SBU/Aut...gs/default.htm
It helps, I use an acrylic enamel and hardener it's the easiest to
shoot: http://www.xs11.com/faq/paintfaq.shtml
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

pbarton wrote:
>
> Hi,
>
> I have a couple of scrapes and nicks on my 97 TJ. I have been thinking of
> getting it repainted. The first quote for the left front fender, left door
> and minor grill area was for $350. They also quoted me $1250.00 for the
> whole jeep. With that thought, it is a jeep. I purchased the Jeep from the
> 1st owner in private sale. The original color was White and the 1st owner
> had it repainted dark green (metallic), no code number for the new paint. I
> have done plenty of bumpers, and under parts with spray cans with black
> paint.
>
> Looking at the cost of compressors, spray nozzles, and car port canopies...
> I figure I could buy a new compressor (4 hp with at least a 8 gallons
> reserve, 120psi), air regulator/filter, a ¼ in hose, air spray gun, a small
> portable canopy with 3mil plastic all around, spray mask, and paint for less
> than $350.
>
> I have a couple of questions:
>
> 1. Where do I find local (Houston, TX) company that matches and sells paint
> for autos?
>
> 2. Am I crazy for thinking I can do this, any thoughts?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Paul pbarton@houston.rr.com

 

Hi Paul,
Sherwin-Williams: http://www.sherwin-automotive.com/
PPG-Ditzler:
http://corporate.ppg.com/PPG/SBU/Aut...gs/default.htm
It helps, I use an acrylic enamel and hardener it's the easiest to
shoot: http://www.xs11.com/faq/paintfaq.shtml
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

pbarton wrote:
>
> Hi,
>
> I have a couple of scrapes and nicks on my 97 TJ. I have been thinking of
> getting it repainted. The first quote for the left front fender, left door
> and minor grill area was for $350. They also quoted me $1250.00 for the
> whole jeep. With that thought, it is a jeep. I purchased the Jeep from the
> 1st owner in private sale. The original color was White and the 1st owner
> had it repainted dark green (metallic), no code number for the new paint. I
> have done plenty of bumpers, and under parts with spray cans with black
> paint.
>
> Looking at the cost of compressors, spray nozzles, and car port canopies...
> I figure I could buy a new compressor (4 hp with at least a 8 gallons
> reserve, 120psi), air regulator/filter, a ¼ in hose, air spray gun, a small
> portable canopy with 3mil plastic all around, spray mask, and paint for less
> than $350.
>
> I have a couple of questions:
>
> 1. Where do I find local (Houston, TX) company that matches and sells paint
> for autos?
>
> 2. Am I crazy for thinking I can do this, any thoughts?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Paul pbarton@houston.rr.com

 

Hi Paul,
Sherwin-Williams: http://www.sherwin-automotive.com/
PPG-Ditzler:
http://corporate.ppg.com/PPG/SBU/Aut...gs/default.htm
It helps, I use an acrylic enamel and hardener it's the easiest to
shoot: http://www.xs11.com/faq/paintfaq.shtml
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

pbarton wrote:
>
> Hi,
>
> I have a couple of scrapes and nicks on my 97 TJ. I have been thinking of
> getting it repainted. The first quote for the left front fender, left door
> and minor grill area was for $350. They also quoted me $1250.00 for the
> whole jeep. With that thought, it is a jeep. I purchased the Jeep from the
> 1st owner in private sale. The original color was White and the 1st owner
> had it repainted dark green (metallic), no code number for the new paint. I
> have done plenty of bumpers, and under parts with spray cans with black
> paint.
>
> Looking at the cost of compressors, spray nozzles, and car port canopies...
> I figure I could buy a new compressor (4 hp with at least a 8 gallons
> reserve, 120psi), air regulator/filter, a ¼ in hose, air spray gun, a small
> portable canopy with 3mil plastic all around, spray mask, and paint for less
> than $350.
>
> I have a couple of questions:
>
> 1. Where do I find local (Houston, TX) company that matches and sells paint
> for autos?
>
> 2. Am I crazy for thinking I can do this, any thoughts?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Paul pbarton@houston.rr.com

 

pbarton wrote:

> Hi,
>
> I have a couple of scrapes and nicks on my 97 TJ. <<snip>>
> 2. Am I crazy for thinking I can do this, any thoughts?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Paul pbarton@houston.rr.com
>
>


If you're painting your first auto, paint it yellow. It hides screw-ups
better than any other color you can use. There's a good reason you see
so many cars painted eye-sucking yellow at car shows. Any other color,
and you'd see how much the body panels look more like tacos than car
parts on a lot of them.

Good luck,
- JJ

 

pbarton wrote:

> Hi,
>
> I have a couple of scrapes and nicks on my 97 TJ. <<snip>>
> 2. Am I crazy for thinking I can do this, any thoughts?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Paul pbarton@houston.rr.com
>
>


If you're painting your first auto, paint it yellow. It hides screw-ups
better than any other color you can use. There's a good reason you see
so many cars painted eye-sucking yellow at car shows. Any other color,
and you'd see how much the body panels look more like tacos than car
parts on a lot of them.

Good luck,
- JJ

 

pbarton wrote:

> Hi,
>
> I have a couple of scrapes and nicks on my 97 TJ. <<snip>>
> 2. Am I crazy for thinking I can do this, any thoughts?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Paul pbarton@houston.rr.com
>
>


If you're painting your first auto, paint it yellow. It hides screw-ups
better than any other color you can use. There's a good reason you see
so many cars painted eye-sucking yellow at car shows. Any other color,
and you'd see how much the body panels look more like tacos than car
parts on a lot of them.

Good luck,
- JJ

 

pbarton did pass the time by typing:
> Hi,
>
> I have a couple of scrapes and nicks on my 97 TJ. I have been thinking of
> getting it repainted.

http://www.gunaccessories.com/Hunter...ScamoPaint.asp

:)

--
DougW

 

pbarton did pass the time by typing:
> Hi,
>
> I have a couple of scrapes and nicks on my 97 TJ. I have been thinking of
> getting it repainted.

http://www.gunaccessories.com/Hunter...ScamoPaint.asp

:)

--
DougW

 

pbarton did pass the time by typing:
> Hi,
>
> I have a couple of scrapes and nicks on my 97 TJ. I have been thinking of
> getting it repainted.

http://www.gunaccessories.com/Hunter...ScamoPaint.asp

:)

--
DougW