Im thinking about buying a new bumper/lip and some new fenders. I want to to it myself because it will be cheaper, but i realize probably wont look as good. I was wondering if anyone has painted their own parts themselves, or does everyone just goto a custom shop?

 

ive painted a few things in my backyard but u have to make sure u have proper vent. and enclosed place to work.....also if u dont have a air compressor u might be able to find one at a pawn shop....and rent or borrow a gun

 

how did you match the color of your paint to that of your car?

 

to get right color took it down to paint store they put a reader thing on it and it told them the color of the paint

 

lol did you take a peice of your car or something?

 

no i took my car down there but u could do that if u want...like a side view mirror? lol

 

ha ok thx

 

thats to get the paint flashed...some paint stores dont do that, what i did when i got my paint was you need your color code on the inside of your car usually that space were the door closes, and you need your vin ..so i guess your using a spray gun or you going to use a can?

 

im not sure what im going to do, ill see how much it is for a spray gun, but ill probably end up using a can since it is cheaper.

 

ok well..gun will be a better outcome..but its alot to learn and alot of money to start buying different guns and tips and so on, but if your going to can it..check out this web site,hes painted side skirts but its the same processes for what your painting...his turned out REALLY nice
http://www.torontocivics.com/tccforu...threadid=90817

good luck!!