Should I Do It?
10/2/12, 09:39 AM
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Should I Do It?
Hey guys, I am getting my car painted soon and I want to get it black. Found a great deal. However, the door jambs take it up another $300+. I want to know if I should go about trying to paint the door jambs myself with some black automotive spray paint. Does anyone out there have any wisdom on this?
If you do, let me know ASAP. I need to get my supplies ready!!!
If you do, let me know ASAP. I need to get my supplies ready!!!
10/2/12, 09:47 AM
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Hey guys, I am getting my car painted soon and I want to get it black. Found a great deal. However, the door jambs take it up another $300+. I want to know if I should go about trying to paint the door jambs myself with some black automotive spray paint. Does anyone out there have any wisdom on this?
If you do, let me know ASAP. I need to get my supplies ready!!!
If you do, let me know ASAP. I need to get my supplies ready!!!
no, pay the xtra. spray bomb is okay for some stuff but imo you will regret it unless you have really good skills be even then.....
10/2/12, 09:55 AM
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10/2/12, 10:19 AM
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over spray is tough to control. Also 90 percent of a good paint job is in the prep. If you take your time and tape everything off I would say go for it but I would also say its probably worth the extra 300 bucks to have it done.
10/2/12, 10:33 AM
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Hmmm.... I understand what you are saying about black being hard to get right and the $300 being worth it. However, I am trying to just really save the money because I do not have the extra available right now.
10/2/12, 12:11 PM
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Not only that, but the door jams actually get alot more wear and tear than people thing. getting in and out of the car you'll kick and scrape it over time.
I painted my own car a few years back and the door jams are one of the most worn, flaky and chipped areas on it.
HOWEVER, it all depends on whats most important to you. dollas or fit and finish lol
either way, good luck
I painted my own car a few years back and the door jams are one of the most worn, flaky and chipped areas on it.
HOWEVER, it all depends on whats most important to you. dollas or fit and finish lol
either way, good luck