I read a write up on doing some fiberglassing and I am thinking about giving it a try on some spare parts. I was wondering when I am done to the painting part what is the best paint to use. Will any auto paint work? Also how do you get that marbel look that I see occasionaly. IS that done in the paint alone or is there another step to doing that look?
Jonny wrote:I read a write up on doing some fiberglassing and I am thinking about giving it a try on some spare parts. I was wondering when I am done to the painting part what is the best paint to use. Will any auto paint work? Also how do you get that marbel look that I see occasionaly. IS that done in the paint alone or is there another step to doing that look?
The Marbel look that you are refering to is a speical paint that you can get through house of kolor. I currently have HOK marbelizer blue done to my car. Phantasy Kolors in Snohomish, Wa does the paint. I am currently changing my color of my car, from the marbelizer blue to a different color of marbelizer. I do have a blue marbleized trunk that you can fin pictures of in another post that I am selling it in. If you interested.
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^^ Listen to this guy about paint
So the paint itself when applied comes out that marbel color? Its not two different colors or anything? You see this is why I like you guys full of info for me.
I hav ein the past done marble paint effects but they were on paintings ive done, never on a car, but its all about swirl and stroke combo on paintings, so for cars your stuck wiht HOK paints, lol.
That is good info. Thank you guys. This will be an expensive experiement. MAybe Ill wait untill after xmas..
I am sponsored with with both HOK and Phantsay Kolors, and just to give you an idea....my car is going to be painted a marblizer...but not telling the color yet! Anyway...It's going to run me to do the exterior and interior of my car around 15,000 dollars! Just an idea! and remember I am sponsored!
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That 15k is with labor right? I couldnt see anyone spending that on materials alone.
Depends on the paint. Some of the specialty paints can drive the cost way up. Also, depending on the specific color, for example, Coddington Red - a custom blend - can be somewhat expensive.
Some of the 15k though is labor charge.
Kardain wrote:Depends on the paint. Some of the specialty paints can drive the cost way up. Also, depending on the specific color, for example, Coddington Red - a custom blend - can be somewhat expensive.
Some of the 15k though is labor charge.
Robs right..labor is included, but that isn't much.....8k is about paint and the rest is labor
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I wish I was independently wealthy (and knew how to fiberglass). I'd send a bunch of interior pieces to Killer Paint out in Snohomish...
I am not wealth nor do I know how to fiberglass I am just buying cheap interior pieces on ebay and amn going to learn how to fiberglass on those. That way I can screw up a lot on them and do good when it comes to my stuff. My car is my dailty driver so I expect imperfections. If I screw up oh well I will start over or buy more cheap ones on the ebay.
lol That's the ticket
I'm not really sure why I posted that last comment.... one of those flash thoughts I have from time to time.
Kardain wrote:I wish I was independently wealthy (and knew how to fiberglass). I'd send a bunch of interior pieces to Killer Paint out in Snohomish...
so over rated....that's all I will say!
BTW Johnny I do have a fiberglassed dash and front bezel that is all custom for sale..if interested!
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I would rather do it by myslef. It gives me something to do and I will feel better about it when its done. By the way who has to get up early on friday and do shopping??? I work retail so I have to help you people.
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