Downtuned

So i have access to an industrial paint sprayer, and was wondering:

If I got ahold of a half gallon or so of factory matched paint (obsidian black), could I use the sprayer to perform a professional paint job on a front lip? I am thinking of buying a lip off ebay, but would love to save the money and paint it myself if possible, while still wanting it to look factory perfect. Any thoughts?

1BadTitan

It isnt hard... You have to make sure you cut it right. You need activator too... Set your sprayer to the finest mist possible for the first 2 coats. Then adjust it a little sharper and finish the part evenly. Dont stop moving while your finger is on the trigger. Good luck

Downtuned

thanks! what do you mean by "cut it right," and also, how does the activator process work? do i mix something in with the paint for "activiation," or something i put on before/after?

Windaica

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Lets me know the result, my car is obsidian black too and i wanna save some money since i need to paint my whole bodykit

Downtuned

probably won't be for awhile, but i'm sure it will look great. as long as i get factory mached paint, get the correct activator, and apply plenty of coats. once it happens, i will definitely post a DIY.

Downtuned

anyone know how much paint/how many coats I should use?

smokyis350

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A lot of members buy spray can to paint their lips and it doesn't look too bad.

dannyboy26

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Wrap it in sone vynil or even carbon, and if you want that glossy look spray a couple coats of clear on there...

Sffd103

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Don't "practice" on your car if you don't know what you're doing. It won't look good and may have to end up paying to have the professionals do it all over. There's a saying, "do it right right the first time!"