paint it yourself.

[1969jimmach]

I am far from a painter and if I can do it why cant anyone else? I am planning on painting this myself in the spring when the weather warms up a bit.I will post progress on the paint.(Pics)I have just the basic bodyshop tools.3 gravity feed guns 1 from snap on and 2 from tractor supply.My preference is the ones from tractor supply.they are real user friendly.I also have a 80 gallon ingersol rand air compressor that is probley bigger than you need but the price was right.I use ppg product and will do a post w/pics at that time.

[1969jimmach]

more pics.the inside of the doors and under the hood so far.

[Mister 4x4]

Very nice work! I'm on the fence about painting mine myself when it's time. I've done some small pieces and even the odd hood and fender stuff now and again, and you're right - it's not tough. I think a lot of people are intimidated by the thought of laying down paint and getting it right. But it's not the painting part that's the most critical - it's the prep work. Gotta make sure the surfaces are adequately prepped and the non-painting areas are sufficiently masked.

I will definitely be 'jamming' all of the areas that will require it when their times come, but without a good place to paint, it'll be a tough call as to whether or not I'll tackle the job.

Good luck with it, and can't wait to see your pics and progress!

[Rare Pony]

Maybe you can post up some tips for painting it yourself. Is dust a problem when your spraying?

[1969jimmach]

Maybe you can post up some tips for painting it yourself. Is dust a problem when your spraying?

Very good point RP.Dust is a very bad thing you want to make sure your area is clean and dust free as possible.Wetting the floor down before you spray is a good idea to keep the dust down.And as I stated earlier i am not by any means a painter but an avid do it youselfer.I think I can paint fairly desent for a driver. It wont be no 100,000 dollar show car.
Plastic on the ceiling will keep dust down also.And test your gun on practice pieces first to get the feel for it.You want to stay about 12 inches from the surface and keep moving.I will post more pics later on this.Havent mastered the youtube thing yet.