Rustoleum vs. krylon
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From: New Milford, CT
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
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Do you have to buy special paint for cars? I thought you needed some fancy automotive paint or something to paint a car with.
Any paint at Home Depot that is in a container in a liquid can be used in a gun? What about primer and clear coats? Same thing?
Do you have to buy special paint for cars? I thought you needed some fancy automotive paint or something to paint a car with.
Any paint at Home Depot that is in a container in a liquid can be used in a gun? What about primer and clear coats? Same thing?
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From: Pagosa Springs, Colorado
Year: 88-ish
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 I6
For showroom quality you need to buy good paint and do it right. For an XJ thats just going to get torn up on trails this is the best way to go. Easy to fix scratches too. From a distance if done right it will look just fine. When you get up closer you will be able to see imperfections but it really doesn't look bad IMHO. Small quarts of rustoleum and paint thinner. 50/50 mix works great. consistency of milk and the paint thinner will evaporate quickly so the thin layers will dry fast. As far as clear coat, I don't know of anyone that bothers with a clear coat if they are planning on spending less then $100 total on their paint job.
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From: Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 stroked to 4.6, Thanks to Teasdale'sMachine!
For showroom quality you need to buy good paint and do it right. For an XJ thats just going to get torn up on trails this is the best way to go. Easy to fix scratches too. From a distance if done right it will look just fine. When you get up closer you will be able to see imperfections but it really doesn't look bad IMHO. Small quarts of rustoleum and paint thinner. 50/50 mix works great. consistency of milk and the paint thinner will evaporate quickly so the thin layers will dry fast. As far as clear coat, I don't know of anyone that bothers with a clear coat if they are planning on spending less then $100 total on their paint job.
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Model: Cherokee
Don't rattle can any gloss color. It is a ton of work and almost impossible to get a even coat over the whole thing. If at all possible use a air compressor. Much easier way to go.
1. Pick up a harbor freight paint sprayer
2. Go to home depot and pick up quarts of the color of your choice (Rustoleum high gloss black paint)
3. 3 quarts should be about enough for an XJ
3. Mix 50% paint and 50% mineral spirits in your sprayer
4. Have all your prep work done obviously
5. Spray the car with a thin layer then wait about an hour and repeat.
6. Do about 3 or 4 layers, wait for it to dry and sand any drips or anything you have
7. Do anywhere from 4 to 8 layers total and then do some final sanding if you want.
8. Wait 24 hours for everything to fully cure then enjoy your jeep.
Total cost for everything should be around $75 or so. Extremely affordable and it will actually look really good if you take your time and try not to get any runs. If for whatever reason you can spray it or don't have a compressor, use a foam roller from home depot as well. You have to be a little more careful this way but the same results can be had. Good luck and post pictures.
1. Pick up a harbor freight paint sprayer
2. Go to home depot and pick up quarts of the color of your choice (Rustoleum high gloss black paint)
3. 3 quarts should be about enough for an XJ
3. Mix 50% paint and 50% mineral spirits in your sprayer
4. Have all your prep work done obviously
5. Spray the car with a thin layer then wait about an hour and repeat.
6. Do about 3 or 4 layers, wait for it to dry and sand any drips or anything you have
7. Do anywhere from 4 to 8 layers total and then do some final sanding if you want.
8. Wait 24 hours for everything to fully cure then enjoy your jeep.
Total cost for everything should be around $75 or so. Extremely affordable and it will actually look really good if you take your time and try not to get any runs. If for whatever reason you can spray it or don't have a compressor, use a foam roller from home depot as well. You have to be a little more careful this way but the same results can be had. Good luck and post pictures.
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From: Hamburg AR
Year: 1995
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 HO
With any paint project. It all depends on prep work. If you take your time you can make the thing look really good out of cheap paint.
I could have done more prep on dents but I didnt care about those. Bedliner on fenders and bottom and Crysler Green rattle can on rest. Turned out pretty good for my satisfaction. It now is covered in scratches again but o well lol .
I could have done more prep on dents but I didnt care about those. Bedliner on fenders and bottom and Crysler Green rattle can on rest. Turned out pretty good for my satisfaction. It now is covered in scratches again but o well lol .
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