<![CDATA[Legit Painters around here?]]>Anybody here have experience painting cars? Looking to drink free beer, eat free pizza, and if you play your cards right get a sneaky back massage when the other helpers aren't looking? If so, I got a gig for you!

I'm going to be painting my WRX this winter, full body repaint, full on amateur clusterfuck expected, should be a swell time.

My car's paint right now is about a 2.5/10, so I'm gonna be happy with anything that looks better than a 6/10 from 20 yards out.

PS. it's gonna be matte white.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/topic/2052/legit-painters-around-hereRSS for NodeWed, 16 Sep 2026 05:50:06 GMTTue, 29 Oct 2013 15:41:50 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to Legit Painters around here? on Wed, 30 Oct 2013 13:55:56 GMT]]>Yeah I would like to do it the legit way. I have access to a good spray gun from my uncle and any other painting tools I may need. 

I'm going to be filling/shaving the side markers and debadging the trunk before painting. I'm excited to do it, but I'm not going to go full on removing the glass etc... probably use plasti dip in the door jams and interior trunk bits if I dont feel like doing the prep work in those tight spaces.

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Hammerdown said:

Interlux is far superior to Rustoleum. It is a topside and hull paint made to stand up to weather. I've done the Rustoleum on a car and it doesn't last but a year before fading. I've done Interlux on a whole car and on sailboats and it works fine.

If Ryan doesnt want to stick a lot of $ in the Boobaru it is an acceptable way to go.

I am familiar with Interlux, and I know it's a totally different paint. I was posting in reference to the post above yours, but you snuck one in while I was typing.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/30468https://wibimmers.com/post/30468Wed, 30 Oct 2013 13:36:17 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Legit Painters around here? on Wed, 30 Oct 2013 13:23:11 GMT]]>Interlux is far superior to Rustoleum. It is a topside and hull paint made to stand up to weather. I've done the Rustoleum on a car and it doesn't last but a year before fading. I've done Interlux on a whole car and on sailboats and it works fine.

If Ryan doesnt want to stick a lot of $ in the Boobaru it is an acceptable way to go.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/30466https://wibimmers.com/post/30466Wed, 30 Oct 2013 13:23:11 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Legit Painters around here? on Wed, 30 Oct 2013 13:07:57 GMT]]>What I don't understand is why you'd do a "$50 paint job" with rustoleum and not just get a legitimate single stage catalyzed paint instead. It's not a huge price difference. What, 150 or 200 in materials tops? Working with catalyzed paint takes the mystery out of the drying/cure time. Oh, and Ryan. If you really want the real experience of painting a car, do it all and do it all right. It's the best practice you'll ever get.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/30462https://wibimmers.com/post/30462Wed, 30 Oct 2013 13:07:57 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Legit Painters around here? on Wed, 30 Oct 2013 13:07:28 GMT]]>Interlux polyurethane marine paint.  Spray it on with a HVLP gun and can get two coats from a $50 quart can.  It is a gloss finish though.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/30461https://wibimmers.com/post/30461Wed, 30 Oct 2013 13:07:28 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Legit Painters around here? on Wed, 30 Oct 2013 12:59:42 GMT]]>Was going to do it to my MK3 but then got rid of it=)

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/30459https://wibimmers.com/post/30459Wed, 30 Oct 2013 12:59:42 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Legit Painters around here? on Wed, 30 Oct 2013 12:33:00 GMT]]>(°_°)

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/30451https://wibimmers.com/post/30451Wed, 30 Oct 2013 12:33:00 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Legit Painters around here? on Wed, 30 Oct 2013 12:26:02 GMT]]>It is legit=)

http://www.rickwrench.com/index79master.htm?http://www.rickwrench.com/50dollarpaint.html

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/30447https://wibimmers.com/post/30447Wed, 30 Oct 2013 12:26:02 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Legit Painters around here? on Wed, 30 Oct 2013 12:11:33 GMT]]>Oh snap u so silly¡

Earl, I'm all for cheap, but I really wanna learn to lay some hella legit paint.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/30446https://wibimmers.com/post/30446Wed, 30 Oct 2013 12:11:33 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Legit Painters around here? on Wed, 30 Oct 2013 12:02:53 GMT]]>HOLY  ****  I just noticed the thread tag

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/30443https://wibimmers.com/post/30443Wed, 30 Oct 2013 12:02:53 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Legit Painters around here? on Wed, 30 Oct 2013 10:39:54 GMT]]>Removing plastidip blow and for the $300 you spend on it it isn't worth it for a solution like this. I highly recommend you researching the $50 rustoleum paint jobs. They turn out amazing for what they are.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/30431https://wibimmers.com/post/30431Wed, 30 Oct 2013 10:39:54 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Legit Painters around here? on Wed, 30 Oct 2013 00:33:33 GMT]]>Honestly, might not even bother with all the little nooks and corners like the inner trunk area. It's got over 200k, and it will be lucky to outlive even the crappiest of paint.

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Brian said:

Plasti-dip isn't exactly my cup of tea. I used it on my wheels, looked, OKAY at best. An just all around wasn't impressed. Oh well, to each there own

you just dont like it because you can't huff it.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/30409https://wibimmers.com/post/30409Wed, 30 Oct 2013 00:07:52 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Legit Painters around here? on Tue, 29 Oct 2013 21:24:11 GMT]]>Plasti-dip isn't exactly my cup of tea. I used it on my wheels, looked, OKAY at best. An just all around wasn't impressed. Oh well, to each there own

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/30397https://wibimmers.com/post/30397Tue, 29 Oct 2013 21:24:11 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Legit Painters around here? on Tue, 29 Oct 2013 21:11:39 GMT]]>In fact, plasti dip is quite brilliant being cost-effective and all. It allows you to try out different colors without the risk of ruining what you have already. It protects surfaces from chipping, fading, scratching and corrosion. Why would you knock such an innovative product? Is it because of the "fad" element?

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/30396https://wibimmers.com/post/30396Tue, 29 Oct 2013 21:11:39 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Legit Painters around here? on Tue, 29 Oct 2013 20:58:56 GMT]]>Used to own a body shop. I'd be willing to help, but alot of the stuff we had got lost/stolen. I'll see what I can scrounge up out of storage for ya. Aside from that, all I have is the full car paint booth, and the huge ass air compressor.

Also, using plasti-dip myself. I'll say it's the dumbest product ever.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/30394https://wibimmers.com/post/30394Tue, 29 Oct 2013 20:58:56 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Legit Painters around here? on Tue, 29 Oct 2013 20:16:16 GMT]]>sorry for the large font- my eyes aren't what they used to be and I need to see what I'm typing. :cool:

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Hammerdown said:

I'd be willing to give you a hand and could probably do the paint like GunMetalGrey's first car ( now on his 8th).

The painting is the easy part. There is a heckuva lot of prep time. Mostly if changing color on door jambs, fender troughs under the hood etc.

Most people are intimidated by body work, but it can be fun and worth the effort if you do it yourself. 

I agree with the giant font guy. I actually enjoy body work for some reason. The results are in the prep.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/30389https://wibimmers.com/post/30389Tue, 29 Oct 2013 19:49:34 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Legit Painters around here? on Tue, 29 Oct 2013 19:41:06 GMT]]>Chris is printing new shirts that have sandpaper on them which will come in handy for the prep work.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/30388https://wibimmers.com/post/30388Tue, 29 Oct 2013 19:41:06 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Legit Painters around here? on Tue, 29 Oct 2013 19:12:37 GMT]]>I'd be willing to give you a hand and could probably do the paint like GunMetalGrey's first car ( now on his 8th).

The painting is the easy part. There is a heckuva lot of prep time. Mostly if changing color on door jambs, fender troughs under the hood etc.

Most people are intimidated by body work, but it can be fun and worth the effort if you do it yourself.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/30385https://wibimmers.com/post/30385Tue, 29 Oct 2013 19:12:37 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Legit Painters around here? on Tue, 29 Oct 2013 18:48:15 GMT]]>

Hammerdown said:

What type of paint are you considering ( poly, enamal )?

I've not yet decided aka I have no idea.

240sxguy said:

How bad is the paint on your WRX? You say it's rough, but I have seen some amazing feats carried out by skilled detailers. Got any photos? I worked in a body shop for a couple years and have painted a couple cars. I'm not volunteering to paint, but maybe I can help give you some prep pointers.

It's got rust stuck in the clear coat, about 200 key marks, dents missing paint from impact, and just being silver in general is a problem. I can try to snap some pics tomorrow.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/30383https://wibimmers.com/post/30383Tue, 29 Oct 2013 18:48:15 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Legit Painters around here? on Tue, 29 Oct 2013 18:43:47 GMT]]>How bad is the paint on your WRX? You say it's rough, but I have seen some amazing feats carried out by skilled detailers. Got any photos? I worked in a body shop for a couple years and have painted a couple cars. I'm not volunteering to paint, but maybe I can help give you some prep pointers.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/30382https://wibimmers.com/post/30382Tue, 29 Oct 2013 18:43:47 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Legit Painters around here? on Tue, 29 Oct 2013 18:05:53 GMT]]>

wasnt m3 said:

I believe Brian mentioned owning a body shop...

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]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/30380https://wibimmers.com/post/30380Tue, 29 Oct 2013 18:05:53 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Legit Painters around here? on Tue, 29 Oct 2013 18:02:45 GMT]]>What type of paint are you considering ( poly, enamal )?

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