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Hey guys, I have bought side skirts and spats. I want to make the kits and all look 'smooth' The supra is white.

 

I've never done any filling or stuff like this on a car, so I'm wondering what kind of task is it to fit the kits, add filler, and then spray the car?

 

Thanks

 

Jads

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Hmmm.

 

There are a number of factors to consider here.

 

1) How well does the kit fit to begin with? If it fits fairly well, even a novice should be able to fit and blend it provided you take time and care.

 

2) Do you have appropriate premises to carry out the work? The fitting and blending can be carried out on your drive-way. To spray is a whole different matter. Paint stinks and it is poisonous. You need a light, dust free environment with plenty of room to work in, where you will not get complaints from other people. This can be hard to find.

 

3) Do you have the appropriate materials and tools? Other people will disagree here, but it is quite possible to spray paint a whole car with a £100 compressor and spray gun - I've done it. (The results were good until I messed up the flatting down stage). :( If you want plain white, all paint, primer, lacquer, hardener and thinners can be obtained for just over £100 if you know where to shop. You'll need plenty of abrasives, and respiratory equipment.

 

4) Do you have the will-power and patience to do it properly? The filling and spraying is fun. The prep and masking is not. It took me 8 hours to mask my car.

 

5) Do you have much skill? To anyone who has sprayed before, a plain, matt white should be very, very easy to spray. Guides can make it sound easy, and once you have done it, then it is, but there is no substitute for experience. (Chicken & egg situation).

 

6) Can you afford to potentially have your car off the road for a few weeks? Delays happen, it might not go as smoothly as you'd like. It should be feasible to complete this work in a few days.

 

7) Why not get a pro to do it? A few hours to fit and blend the kit, followed by a bit of spraying and blow-over (white should be easy). No stress, no headaches, no worries - should be achieveable for less than £1000 - easy. ;)

 

My advice would be, if you can be bothered and have the premises, do it yourself - if not, don't bother. :)

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Hmmm.

 

There are a number of factors to consider here.

 

1) How well does the kit fit to begin with? If it fits fairly well, even a novice should be able to fit and blend it provided you take time and care.

 

2) Do you have appropriate premises to carry out the work? The fitting and blending can be carried out on your drive-way. To spray is a whole different matter. Paint stinks and it is poisonous. You need a light, dust free environment with plenty of room to work in, where you will not get complaints from other people. This can be hard to find.

 

3) Do you have the appropriate materials and tools? Other people will disagree here, but it is quite possible to spray paint a whole car with a £100 compressor and spray gun - I've done it. (The results were good until I messed up the flatting down stage). :( If you want plain white, all paint, primer, lacquer, hardener and thinners can be obtained for just over £100 if you know where to shop. You'll need plenty of abrasives, and respiratory equipment.

 

4) Do you have the will-power and patience to do it properly? The filling and spraying is fun. The prep and masking is not. It took me 8 hours to mask my car.

 

5) Do you have much skill? To anyone who has sprayed before, a plain, matt white should be very, very easy to spray. Guides can make it sound easy, and once you have done it, then it is, but there is no substitute for experience. (Chicken & egg situation).

 

6) Can you afford to potentially have your car off the road for a few weeks? Delays happen, it might not go as smoothly as you'd like. It should be feasible to complete this work in a few days.

 

7) Why not get a pro to do it? A few hours to fit and blend the kit, followed by a bit of spraying and blow-over (white should be easy). No stress, no headaches, no worries - should be achieveable for less than £1000 - easy. ;)

 

My advice would be, if you can be bothered and have the premises, do it yourself - if not, don't bother. :)

 

Thats is some real good advice for me. I was thinking of getting a pro to do it but i'm not sure if I want to spend around £1000 to get it done. Thats probably the best option I guess.

 

THanks a bunch mate.

 

-Jads-

 

P.S. marc, your supra is really nice!!!

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