Is it worth it to give it a DIY try?

Posted by No-Anything-1508@reddit | projectcar | View on Reddit | 9 comments

So my friend's car is very old and we are trying to bring it back to life, should we try to fix this paint ourselves or should we send it straight to the mechanic?

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punkassjim@reddit

Honestly, I'm likely to try this sometime in the next year. The color coat is still pretty good on my car, but the clear is garbage like this. If you do give it a try, definitely follow the advice about taking the time for tons of prep work. Only way to make it look decent. And document the process for poor schlubs like me. 😂

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LD902@reddit

If you think that a mechanic is going to fix the paint. Then you for sure should take it to the mechanic.

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boganism@reddit

Why not,it’s not worth paying someone to do it

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MunchamaSnatch@reddit

A good paint job by a professional will total the car.

A few hours watching painting tutorials and $300 in supplies will get you a 10ft paint job that will last a few years.

Taking prep advice very seriously, and spending the extra hours cleaning, tacking, and providing a dust free environment will make everything so much better.

Also, practice a few times with the clear coat. It's hard to judge how much you spray.

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undefined_protocol@reddit

If you're looking to flip the car, please don't make your learning experience someone else's problem.

That being said, you can learn a lot from doing work like this. Even if all you can get ahold of is a harbor freight spray gun and an underpowered compressor.

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