I wish I had bought a 106 Rallye when they were new !

[steveg]

Dec 26, 2022 9:51:03 GMT 60six said:

I'm going to be spraying a car in the new year for the first time - Got any more tips on how you did a great job spraying metallic paint? Did you just erect a tent / pagoda in garden then covered the holes/gaps? what did you use for dust extraction? Really impressed with your paintwork.

I did just put the tent up but lined it with polythene sheet to stop it getting sprayed inside. I only really considered doing it like this as it was a smallish panel and was very warm outside. I used 2 part mix cans but did have a very good mask to use.

A lot will depend on what paint you intend using. Unless you know somewhere to get paint a lot of places will only supply cellulose provided it's for use on a classic car. The best I could get was basecoat and 2 part lacquer to go on top.

Others have painted whole cars on here and made really good jobs of them so it's worth having a read up.