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joel w · 11-14-2005, 03:59 AM

from what ive read black is the hardest color to look good, it will show every small imperfection so it it critical to have the color flawless before clear is applied. i dont think primer color is all that critical when more than 2-3 coats of color is being used.. but im no painter... any painters here?

1988gte · 11-14-2005, 06:29 AM

joe williams is full of info. i trust what he says, answers all my questions

joel w · 11-14-2005, 07:00 AM

ya like everything on the internet, gotta read through all the bs sometimes and take what info ya want from it.. im older so ive seen, done and read alot..
I still learn something new every day...usually from these here forums.. thanks...

Burn N' Up · 11-15-2005, 04:23 PM

Not a painter but my black supra shows every swirl, egg shell, and crack because of the Mako the last owner used =(.

The big thing with black... get a California Car Duster and a shammy(for bugs or the little grease spots the car duster leaves on occasion when they are new). Otherwise you'll wash it so often you'll scrub the paint right off =b

Once you put your new paint on NO WAXING OR POLISHING FOR AT LEAST 6 MONTHS! Cannot over push this rule enough, just DON'T DO IT. You can wash, be gentle with your babies new skin. Nice soft hand mit. Washing will also help harden the paint and get it ready for waxing. Good luck! Also if your planning on body kitting your car, do it now, that way everyone gets painted the same time and no one part looks faded or newer =)

SupraMan1784 · 11-15-2005, 05:33 PM

i got mine in jet black....glossy too, but yea u pretty much see the swirls and all...with maaco u just get a maaco paint job, but i had someone else do it plus teh engine bay....its not cool when the outside is black and the bay is red....i dont mind the swirls from teh wax and wash...its not a show car, i made it so it would perform thats all...sitting pretty is just a plus

Bullz_EyE · 11-15-2005, 10:03 PM

I agree with everyones comments on black. It will show every imperfection, bodywave and dings are easily detectible. The body has to be immaculate if you want black. Especially that darkest black you want, Jet Black. If your doing this yourself, I'd highly recommend a different color.

Bullz_EyE · 11-15-2005, 10:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burn N' Up

Not a painter...Once you put your new paint on NO WAXING OR POLISHING FOR AT LEAST 6 MONTHS! Cannot over push this rule enough, just DON'T DO IT.

What it the logic behind this? If your car has sat for a while and the paint has cured, or even better been baked, I don't see the point in letting environmental contaminants have a free go at your new paint for 6 months. I waxed mine one week out of the shop.

joel w · 11-16-2005, 03:59 AM

ive heard no wax for the first 2 months, just mild soap and water till the paint has had time to cure...

SupraMan1784 · 11-16-2005, 01:36 PM

mmm...the dude i got my paint job from said no wax for about 2 months, but you can wash it gently with soap and water..but dont put the hose on full blast

11-15-2005, 05:33 PM	#5
SupraMan1784 SP58GT Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Dirty Jerz Posts: 691	i got mine in jet black....glossy too, but yea u pretty much see the swirls and all...with maaco u just get a maaco paint job, but i had someone else do it plus teh engine bay....its not cool when the outside is black and the bay is red....i dont mind the swirls from teh wax and wash...its not a show car, i made it so it would perform thats all...sitting pretty is just a plus __________________ Now: Saving for an MKIV Broken Rides: (Sold) 91 supra turbo 5speed with a 1jzgte motor 421whp 400(399) ft*lbs of torque on tap @ 15 psi "Always outnumbered, never outgunned."

11-16-2005, 01:36 PM	#9
SupraMan1784 SP58GT Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Dirty Jerz Posts: 691	mmm...the dude i got my paint job from said no wax for about 2 months, but you can wash it gently with soap and water..but dont put the hose on full blast __________________ Now: Saving for an MKIV Broken Rides: (Sold) 91 supra turbo 5speed with a 1jzgte motor 421whp 400(399) ft*lbs of torque on tap @ 15 psi "Always outnumbered, never outgunned."

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11-14-2005, 03:59 AM	#1
joel w Lexus & 550's Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: In the shadows Posts: 506	from what ive read black is the hardest color to look good, it will show every small imperfection so it it critical to have the color flawless before clear is applied. i dont think primer color is all that critical when more than 2-3 coats of color is being used.. but im no painter... any painters here?

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1988gte 3" Exhaust Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Lubbock Texas Posts: 140	joe williams is full of info. i trust what he says, answers all my questions

11-14-2005, 07:00 AM	#3
joel w Lexus & 550's Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: In the shadows Posts: 506	ya like everything on the internet, gotta read through all the bs sometimes and take what info ya want from it.. im older so ive seen, done and read alot.. I still learn something new every day...usually from these here forums.. thanks...

11-15-2005, 04:23 PM	#4
Burn N' Up 3" Exhaust Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 238	Not a painter but my black supra shows every swirl, egg shell, and crack because of the Mako the last owner used =(. The big thing with black... get a California Car Duster and a shammy(for bugs or the little grease spots the car duster leaves on occasion when they are new). Otherwise you'll wash it so often you'll scrub the paint right off =b Once you put your new paint on NO WAXING OR POLISHING FOR AT LEAST 6 MONTHS! Cannot over push this rule enough, just DON'T DO IT. You can wash, be gentle with your babies new skin. Nice soft hand mit. Washing will also help harden the paint and get it ready for waxing. Good luck! Also if your planning on body kitting your car, do it now, that way everyone gets painted the same time and no one part looks faded or newer =)

11-15-2005, 10:03 PM	#6
Bullz_EyE 3" Exhaust Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 238	I agree with everyones comments on black. It will show every imperfection, bodywave and dings are easily detectible. The body has to be immaculate if you want black. Especially that darkest black you want, Jet Black. If your doing this yourself, I'd highly recommend a different color.

11-16-2005, 03:59 AM	#8
joel w Lexus & 550's Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: In the shadows Posts: 506	ive heard no wax for the first 2 months, just mild soap and water till the paint has had time to cure...