So let’s say one has a… Cougar… that had some subpar body work done and then a primer coat put on and it was left at that. And then some amount of time passed, and the primer coat was oxidizing, just little spots, but all over.
What’s the best way to get from there to a super-cheap finished state that’s at least somewhat protected from the elements? I’m guessing rattle cans for the paint, but does it need to be sanded and/or re-primed or anything? What’s the best way to do it for super cheap?
I would think you’d at least need to rough the existing primer up, for the new/temporary to stick. Maybe Scotch-Brite pads, or similar, would give a suitable “bite”…
If you are going to leave it for a long time, I would rough it up with scotch brite pads, strip all of the trim, and take it to Earl Shibe or one of those cheap paint places. It will looks and last much better than rattle cans.
Well I don’t wanna spend more than maybe $100, maybe $150 tops, to go from where it is now to where it will end up, paint-wise. This… Cougar… is just a winter beater that I wanna get as many years out of as I can. I don’t really need it to look all that good. I’m gonna go with a matte grey finish on it, not too different from the primer that’s on there now.
If there’s a place that’ll paint it for that cheap, I’m all ears. But I’m assuming for as cheap as I wanna do it, I’m locked into rattle cans, no?
You would be suprised at how many rattle cans it would take to do a whoe car, could easily break 100 bucks. If you are going with a matte look that will last, look into Eastwood’s epoxy primer. It will last and 2 gallons of sprayable primer is around 100. Just scuff it with scotchbrite and spray away.
Have you considered the Paint Roller paint job? Might put it in your budget.
http://www.mercurycougar.net/forums/showthread.php?46303-My-Roller-Paint-Job