I think we's gonna has us a paintin' party

[jthod]

Well I before the meet, a little painting need to get done on a few of our cars. I've got a shop that I can seal off to make a car sized paint booth. I've also got an HVLP. If anyone want to come out you're welcome.

I know that Paul needs to paint the new bumper and radiator cover for his, and sidestreet may be painting his hood. I also want to get a little practice in before I (maybe) paint the '93.

I am a Sherwin-Williams employee, so I get 40% the paint and supplies. Just for an idea, for paint, primer, clearcoat, and reducers enough to paint the front clip on a car is about $150-175. The only S-W automotive store in NE is in Omaha. If you decide to get SW paint let me know, I WILL PICK IT UP!!! and use my discount. I will be heading up there a couple of days before hand to get all the paint everyone needs. If anyone does decide to go this route, I will need to know a little earlier to get the $$$ arangement, (paypal, etc.)

They also have spray cans if it's something minor, as do most parts stores. I've had good luck with AZ Dupli-color. Feel free to bring whatever you want to use. FWIW, K&K down on 23rd & Ost in Lincoln can also match automotive paint and put it into spray cans. What all they need to do this, IDK. But I'm guessing just you're paint code.

I'll have a whole stall of my garage sealed off, so size isn't an issue, unless you think you need to paint that old duece and a half.

I'm certainly not going to charge anything for labor, but enough to pay for some misc. supplies that I need for this (respirator, plastic drops, rosin paper,....all of which I can get from my store) A few buck each should cover this stuff pretty easily.

Just let me know if anyone's interested, or if you just want to come hang out. I live about 15 minutes west of Lincoln, just SE of Denton. And 3.5 miles of GRAVEL, Sorry.

Again, I, and probably everyone else would like to do this before the meet. I'm thinking the 29th or 30th, or both depending on how many parts need to be painted. It's kind of short notice, but every one's certainly welcome. If it's nice maybe we can grill out.

The makeshift paint booth will be pretty easy to put back up if anyone can't make it. I have no problem doing this on an individual basis either, but it's a good chance to meet each other and hang out.

Joe 402-499-4387

 

[LJRuddy]

My front bumper is in need of a repaint... I will see if I can't afford to do this. If I can, I will most certainly let ya know.

 

[jthod]

anyone else need to paint? This may be something we can do later on this spring/summer, for a little more planning and a little high temps. Like I said if you guys want to come and just hang out, maybe do a little grilling, you're more than welcome.

If nothing else I can get a little practice in with the HVLP.

Maybe I'll get out the Spud Gun , I havn't had it out in a while.

 

[sandrew]

I can't do it now since I'll be poor for awhile after paying for the last repair work done...and the car is back at the mechanic after its subsequent meltdown and I'm not sure when I'll be getting it back.

When I get it back it could use a front bumper cover repaint but it would have to wait 3 or 4 months. The whole car could probably use it but that's gonna be out of my price range for quite awhile.

 

[jthod]

Like I said, I'm not getting rid of the HVLP, so just let me know anytime If you'd like some help.

As far as a whole car...um....uh....I'm not that confident yet. The materials should be betteen $300-$600 IIRC, again I'm not going to charge anyone a buch of money, especially if you are there helping.

The paint will keep, the best thing to do if you are going to paint the whole car, but just the bumper for now, is buy all of it. point here; you have one color rather than two. even though the differnence would probably be very minimal if any, I wouldn't want to take a chance on my baby.

If I decide to keep the 93, it might just be my test piece. That Emerald geen is going to be a bitch, if it stays that color...

 

[jthod]

If I don't have any interest by Tuesday, the painting will have to be later, unless you want to bring your own paint.

If any of you guys are still interested I think I'll fire up the grill Sunday night.

 

[jthod]

Is anyone coming?

 

[NebraskaSHO]

I will be in Columbus for the SkillsUSA contest. Don't know when I'm getting back, I'll call you on my way though.

 

[sandrew]

I've got the flu. So like my car, I'll be out of comission for awhile.

 

[jthod]

Get better! I had it about a month ago, not fun.

 

[jthod]

I think we'll just try and do this later this spring/summer. I'm in no hurry at all, I just thought if anyone wanted to get their painting done before the meet, this would be a good chance.