First time painting a vehicle learned a lot. Gotta say even with a run or two and some orange peel I’m pretty stoked7mo ⋅ Puzzleheaded_Leg6589 ⋅ r/AutoPaint
What kind of paint gun do you use? I love my devilbiss dv1! This is the clear gun version.. Comes with 3 diff tips.1yr ⋅ No_Pineapple710 ⋅ r/AutoPaint
Don't you just love those DIY customers they bring you something they try to fix on their own but they make it twice as bad... What you're seeing is a combination of fiberglass, metal on a plastic bumper2yr ⋅ Affectionate-Hat-917 ⋅ r/AutoPaint
First time ever painting, and this happened. Why and how do I move forward?8mo ⋅ Bishjoneslol ⋅ r/AutoPaint
Is there a color that you hate painting mine is white the color is absolutely invisible and to keep good overlays is it's pretty hard2yr ⋅ Affectionate-Hat-917 ⋅ r/AutoPaint
Im repainting this red bumper to the baby blue, Would 180 grit be enough for primer?1yr ⋅ jaydenanilao ⋅ r/AutoPaint
Where my thoughts go when armchair painters on Reddit say “they just have to mix up the paint code for your car and it will match”.3yr ⋅ Theycallmestretch ⋅ r/AutoPaint
Hi I’m 16 and this is my first car I’ve been thinking about repainting myself. My dad who passed away over a year ago was a paint and body guy who has all the tools I could need to repaint it(except for paint). So I was wondering how many hours and how much money I would be looking at?1yr ⋅ OtherAmbitions ⋅ r/AutoPaint
Wet sanded from 800-1500, then wet DA from 2000-3000. Buffed with light compound and swirl remover. Still a few light scratches left from some of the sanding but I like where it’s going any suggestions first time “finishing” clear11mo ⋅ corymier ⋅ r/AutoPaint
I tinker around with jet skis I was paint this one and was in a bit of a rush I don't have a paint booth so I was trying to finish it before all the bugs came out I got sloppy with the Clea and forgot to add hardner and only added reducer im using Wanda 2k clear. I painted it Saturday and Sunday1yr ⋅ SetPsychological9407 ⋅ r/AutoPaint
Hey guys, Does anyone know the name of this color ? Or at least be able to tell me the name of a color that is very close to it 🙏🏼1yr ⋅ Fit-Art-4377 ⋅ r/AutoPaint
mixed my hardener 4:1 not 2:1. Paint has dried fine but has become more orange peeley. other than that, there's glossy parts and matte parts. do I need to respray or will a compound/polish sort it out? 05 hiace with hail damage. also could my gun settings or spray technique have caused this?1yr ⋅ Eynonstein ⋅ r/AutoPaint
Can you guys critique my plan to repaint a crown Vic with checking/crows feet?9mo ⋅ AShadyLittleSpot ⋅ r/AutoPaint
After I’m done taking the rust off, what is my next step? Could I just spray black primer on it orrr1yr ⋅ Broad-Mode-8706 ⋅ r/AutoPaint
how to straighten your curves? I use 3m fine line tape w/ solvent paint.1yr ⋅ xYoungShadowx ⋅ r/AutoPaint
I want to sell my truck but the paint is peeling off the tailgate. Should I try to fix it myself or pay Maaco $450 to do it? I’ve never painted a vehicle before.2yr ⋅ BagVirtual2363 ⋅ r/AutoPaint
Painted this Toyota today. It was a warranty job, the vehicle is peeling. This is what I did while pulling off the tape. Well fuck me rite!3yr ⋅ jvaldez2323 ⋅ r/AutoPaint
Old letters left sticky residue on our food trailer. What’s the best way to remove it? More in comments.1yr ⋅ AudOneOut ⋅ r/AutoPaint
Hi all, I am painting my first car and this was the base coat finish. My plan is to sand it down and shoot another layer of base, but can anybody help me out in avoiding this problem again? Thanks1yr ⋅ SamitesV2 ⋅ r/AutoPaint
Well that just happened.... 16 oz of 3T0 shit my boss is going to be pissed3yr ⋅ jvaldez2323 ⋅ r/AutoPaint
Anyone familiar with Waldochs? Been trying to cross reference the Sherwin Williams paint codes in the glove box but my paint guy hasn’t had any luck. Any help is appreciated.1yr ⋅ Durtydiesel ⋅ r/AutoPaint
I removed rust and repainted my wheel arches. These marks are probably dirt accumulated from polishing. How do i get rid of them ?2yr ⋅ growlingdachshund ⋅ r/AutoPaint
Let's see them putty boards. I know everyone has their favorite one. This is mine Lexus vent window3yr ⋅ jvaldez2323 ⋅ r/AutoPaint
Painted wheels and the clear coat is doing this. Fixable? (Painted in cold garage with small heater)3yr ⋅ BabyYodasHands ⋅ r/AutoPaint
Really bad orange peel in paint, did I mess up or could my paint be defective somehow? Info in comments3yr ⋅ mattskates96 ⋅ r/AutoPaint
after sanding clear 400grit. 3m fine line tape peeled off the silver basecoat after black was sprayed. why?1yr ⋅ xYoungShadowx ⋅ r/AutoPaint
It looks like sandpaper was was taken to my hood. Can this be fixed with touchup paint?3yr ⋅ SirNelsonOfWales ⋅ r/AutoPaint
my paint job looks bumpy in lighting, anyone know what I did wrong?1yr ⋅ RonnieKirkwood ⋅ r/AutoPaint
What's the best way / procedure to paint the bottom grill on a scirocco to a gloss black. It's a plastic surface and it's matte black right now. any tips? Thanks!8mo ⋅ ItsWolf1442 ⋅ r/AutoPaint
Should I try and paint my hood and bumper w/ Dupli-Color spray cans?1yr ⋅ FaTpOtAtObOii ⋅ r/AutoPaint
I primed my car and after sanding, there’s bare metal exposed along the edge. Can I get away with colour coating it right away tomorrow or should I add more coats of primer tomorrow?2yr ⋅ NickFromThe6 ⋅ r/AutoPaint
So I’m working on a Chevy K10, and I wanna do the whole process, repairs, paint, all of it. Can anyone tell me about these guns and what the difference is between em? (Buddy of mine gave them to me during his divorce, when he wanted to give up the trade)2yr ⋅ Educational-Cake7350 ⋅ r/AutoPaint
New to this sub. Just put my gf's interior back together today. (Purple to green chameleon)5yr ⋅ Froddoyo ⋅ r/AutoPaint
I’m a professional detailer, but not a pro painter. My friend got hit & run and the scratch is clearly thru the paint. Couple questions1yr ⋅ bshine ⋅ r/AutoPaint
Am I doing this correct? Getting rid of all the rust before putting self etching primer1yr ⋅ kevin25615 ⋅ r/AutoPaint
Any tips? tried heat, pinstripe removal wheel, goo gone automotive, plastic scrapers, swearing...this is after 6 hours of scrubbing1yr ⋅ SirConradJenkins ⋅ r/AutoPaint
Best cheap gun for a beginner/weekend warrior? disappointed for my first fix all myself body work mixing spraying,everything. advice for gun under 200 bucks to do it all?1yr ⋅ BarleyMediocre ⋅ r/AutoPaint
Is this something I can fix at home without a paint sprayer / booth? Not sure how this even happened just happen to walk outside today and see it :(2yr ⋅ nice_crocs ⋅ r/AutoPaint
Fender doesn't match rest of body and isn't glossy or reflective after polish/wax. Could I sand off, add another base coat, and try again? Or would I need to start all over again?2yr ⋅ justoutofcurious ⋅ r/AutoPaint
What is causing my paint to bubble like this? i primed and cleaned the surface but the paint sprayed out like this. (Using Duplicolor)3yr ⋅ Got_Twist ⋅ r/AutoPaint
I just applied to the last clear coat but it looks off compared to original paint job. Will I need to repaint or do I need to wait to wet sand and polish.2yr ⋅ Matt8992 ⋅ r/AutoPaint
Need advice on whether to sand and respray or strip down to metal and respray. Any insight wod be appreciated.3yr ⋅ Bcap8 ⋅ r/AutoPaint
What can I do about this? I’m broke but I need to do something ASAP3yr ⋅ GratefulPinkImpala ⋅ r/AutoPaint
I found the color i want to spray but i cant figure out what color it is.7yr ⋅ mrSilkie ⋅ r/AutoPaint
Any suggestions on how I could correct this failed blend? More info in comments5yr ⋅ Zinqed ⋅ r/AutoPaint
Color is really off on the rear door. If you look straight not from the side is not that bad. So is this the wrong color or bad paint job ? Seems too dark and even good when looking from the side. Bmw 354 is the color btw5yr ⋅ ntuner ⋅ r/AutoPaint
