Roll on paint

[Parksy]

Hi all

When time permits I'm keen to give my car a repaint using the roll on method. If anyone hasn't heard of it I highly recommend you google it, but basicaly it's just thinned out polyurethane single stage paint rolled onto prepped body panels with a roller. It is by no means an easy process, with lots of sanding and work to do, but the cost savings and thought of having a car painted in durable paint is very appealing.
Thoughts?

Andy

[rusty_nail]

i like the sounds of it, not sure on the finished result tho? i got a mate to respray my entire car last year with satin enamel. it looked great and has held up OK, but i would say it was the most durable paint.

[Parksy]

Check out this thread rusty nail
http://forums.justcommodores.com.au/holden-commodore-how-tos/76882-diy-painting-your-car-rollers.html

There's also alot of YouTube videos on people doing it.

[mudnut]

After watching an episode of Mythbusters, where they painted a car in ute liner, I have thought it might be the go, for doing the lower parts of the panels and the sill. Lol

[MudRunnerTD]

Check out this thread rusty nail
http://forums.justcommodores.com.au/holden-commodore-how-tos/76882-diy-painting-your-car-rollers.html

There's also alot of YouTube videos on people doing it.


I'm Impressed

[threedogs]

Save a lot of cleaning up from over spray.

[Parksy]

Yep, don't need to mask off areas to protect from overspray. Repairing damaged sections or paint chips would be very simple and could easily achieve a fresh look without having to repaint the entire panel. Equipment wise, it's cheap! When I get time I will do the patrol in sections.

[megatexture]

Hey that's awesome I'd be keen to give that a go!

[oncedisturbed]

looks good, there was a guy who re-painted his lux in hammetone over at 4WDA which came out surprisingly good when finished

[4by]

Not sure if its same thing but Theres a product called plasti dip. Straight from pressure can spray on and can be peeled off. You tube search it

[4by]

Plasti Dip is sprayed on and gives a matt slightly rough finish. You can do wheels, panels, bullbar, wood, alloy etc. Many colours available and you can buy a gloss to make it shiny. It wont give a new paint smooth blingy look but great if you want to do some mods like different wheel colours etc. It can be pressure washed or drive through car wash without peeling. Best part is if you don't like the colour it peels straight off like a big sticker and leaves no damage, glue and protects clear coat.
I've seen it personally on cars and wheels. Change the colour and bling up your car, grille, bonnet, mirrors etc.

I'm not associated in any way with the product, I'm just writing what I saw personally plus what I read on the net. Search it for yourself. I'm going to do some mods and change colour on my Camaro in next couple of weeks.