hello and roller paint question

the_genrl · 07-27-2008, 09:51 PM

hi everyone. new to the forum but have loved and owned mopars for years.

my question is about a 67 A100 van i recently aquired for general hauling and such. I do not plan or want to spend too much money on this as it will mostly be used for utility, but never the less it does need paint. i have heard stories of painting cars with roller that turn out half decent. Half decent seems to be my aim for this project so id figure id give it a shot.

anyone have any tips, experience or suggestions with how to start such an endeavor?

challenger · 07-29-2008, 06:49 PM

I think that you would get a better job with a paint can myself

Commando · 07-30-2008, 05:09 AM

If you have a compressed air setup there are some pretty cheap sprayers you might want to consider.

Doc · 07-30-2008, 07:58 PM

IF you do ... be sure to get a HD oil-based paint !

gilesie · 07-31-2008, 04:24 AM

I have seen experenced house painters do this and the car looks good from across the road but that is about it.
my advise is dont bother, I think Challenger`s advise is better.

pappa_wolf · 07-31-2008, 07:50 AM

Well, there is the 50 dollar paintjob, I`ve tried it, and it works!

here`s a link!

http://www.rickwrench.com/index79mas...llarpaint.html

just remember, it`s cheap, but time consuming!

Doc · 07-31-2008, 02:39 PM

I have done a car with a bunch of spray-bombs. It was a Bantam altered fiberglass body. It came out really decent ... even from 5 feet away.

ef8340 · 08-01-2008, 09:26 AM

ive seen it done in hot rod mag on a 60 to 63 falcon it looked like alot of work but the end results looked good alot of wet sanding the car was a off white almond color with red scallops on it maybe u could check there back issues

pappa_wolf · 08-01-2008, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by ef8340

ive seen it done in hot rod mag on a 60 to 63 falcon it looked like alot of work but the end results looked good alot of wet sanding the car was a off white almond color with red scallops on it maybe u could check there back issues

I have seen that one as well, and if you read the article, you`ll se that it`s a direct offspring, to the 50 dollar paintjob!

but none the less, I have a dodge pickup, that wil be paintet in this way!

07-27-2008, 09:51 PM	#1 (permalink)
the_genrl Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 2	hello and roller paint question hi everyone. new to the forum but have loved and owned mopars for years. my question is about a 67 A100 van i recently aquired for general hauling and such. I do not plan or want to spend too much money on this as it will mostly be used for utility, but never the less it does need paint. i have heard stories of painting cars with roller that turn out half decent. Half decent seems to be my aim for this project so id figure id give it a shot. anyone have any tips, experience or suggestions with how to start such an endeavor?

07-31-2008, 04:24 AM	#5 (permalink)
gilesie 1963 Dodge Polara Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Melbourne Australia Posts: 59	I have seen experenced house painters do this and the car looks good from across the road but that is about it. my advise is dont bother, I think Challenger`s advise is better. __________________ Regards Rod

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07-29-2008, 06:49 PM	#2 (permalink)
challenger Super Moderator Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: MICHIGAN Posts: 427	I think that you would get a better job with a paint can myself

07-30-2008, 05:09 AM	#3 (permalink)
Commando Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 423	If you have a compressed air setup there are some pretty cheap sprayers you might want to consider.

07-30-2008, 07:58 PM	#4 (permalink)
Doc MasterDebater Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: nw lower Meeeechigan Posts: 673	IF you do ... be sure to get a HD oil-based paint !

07-31-2008, 07:50 AM	#6 (permalink)
pappa_wolf newbie on mopar Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Norway Posts: 9	Well, there is the 50 dollar paintjob, I`ve tried it, and it works! here`s a link! http://www.rickwrench.com/index79mas...llarpaint.html just remember, it`s cheap, but time consuming!

07-31-2008, 02:39 PM	#7 (permalink)
Doc MasterDebater Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: nw lower Meeeechigan Posts: 673	I have done a car with a bunch of spray-bombs. It was a Bantam altered fiberglass body. It came out really decent ... even from 5 feet away.

08-01-2008, 09:26 AM	#8 (permalink)
ef8340 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 175	ive seen it done in hot rod mag on a 60 to 63 falcon it looked like alot of work but the end results looked good alot of wet sanding the car was a off white almond color with red scallops on it maybe u could check there back issues