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    Evolution of a $50 paint job...

    So I've had this 96 CVLX since January, but I never did care for the Light Willow Metallic paint. I decided to paint it, using spray paint in the tradition of my cheap ass family, and so far, I think it's coming along nicely. By the end of the month, I should be done, the top is going to be light apple green, while the bottom is going to be a very dark textured green. Still don't know what color to paint the grille, though...
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    2011 Lincoln Town Car Signature Limited- Black on black, ADTR sway bars, 19" Mustang GT rims, Heinous rear control arms, dual exhaust with Flowmaster 10 series mufflers. MHS Stage 2 heads/cams, 80mm MAF, 75mm BBK throttle body, Accufab plenum, Stainless Works long tube headers, Ford Racing 24# injectors. ADTR T56 swap with Hurst shifter. 264HP/298TQ at the rear wheels.
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    nice man. I paint all my cars with rustoleum paint. But I buy the quart size cans and i have a car spray gun. Then i just make myself a paint both in the back yard with tarps and fans and my 75$ dollar paint job comes out nice and they dont wash off either.
    1984 mercury grand marquis ls rebuilt 306 flat top pistons with factory cfi and lincoln headers with single glasspack dual snorkle air cleaner. Gloss black paint with slick top coversion.
    1986 mercury grand marquis colony park 5.0 sefi dual exhuast thrush turbos with h pipe and turbines

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      #3
      I've actually given some real thought to painting things with either Rustoleum or a similar oil based enamel paint using a spray gun. I've painted enough stuff with it at work that lives outside, and it holds up rather well.
      86 Lincoln Town Car (Galactica).
      5.0 HO, CompCams XE258,Scorpion 1.72 roller rockers, 3.55 K code rear, tow package, BHPerformance ported E7 heads, Tmoss Explorer intake, 65mm throttle body, Hedman 1 5/8" headers, 2.5" dual exhaust, ASP underdrive pulley

      91 Lincoln Mark VII LSC grandpa spec white and cranberry

      1984 Lincoln Continental TurboDiesel - rolls coal

      Originally posted by phayzer5
      I drive a Lincoln. I can't be bothered to shift like the peasants and rabble rousers

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        #4
        Looks good from here. What brand paint are you usiing?

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          #5
          I'm using Rustoleum Gloss Protective Enamel. I've put it through several tough washes, and it hasn't discolored at all. It's a bit more expensive than other paints, but Rustoleum is one of the biggest names in spray paint, so I figured it was worth it.

          "No other man-made device since the shields and lances of the ancient knights fulfills a man's ego like an automobile." -Sir William

          2011 Lincoln Town Car Signature Limited- Black on black, ADTR sway bars, 19" Mustang GT rims, Heinous rear control arms, dual exhaust with Flowmaster 10 series mufflers. MHS Stage 2 heads/cams, 80mm MAF, 75mm BBK throttle body, Accufab plenum, Stainless Works long tube headers, Ford Racing 24# injectors. ADTR T56 swap with Hurst shifter. 264HP/298TQ at the rear wheels.

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            #6
            Originally posted by gadget73 View Post
            I've actually given some real thought to painting things with either Rustoleum or a similar oil based enamel paint using a spray gun. I've painted enough stuff with it at work that lives outside, and it holds up rather well.
            That is how I painted my fiero and it turned out pretty damn well. Its been two years and there isn't any fading either.
            1984 CV tudor 351W, 4bbl, 5-speed best time in the 1/8 8.39 at 80 with 1.80 60ft time.
            2006 P71, 1988 Bronco II, 1986 Baby LTD(5.0 & T5 swap in progress), 1976 16' Hobie Cat, 12' AquaFinn
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              #7
              Originally posted by Pesty351 View Post
              That is how I painted my fiero and it turned out pretty damn well. Its been two years and there isn't any fading either.
              Was it you that tried the foam roller method with mixed results, or was that someone else ?
              86 Lincoln Town Car (Galactica).
              5.0 HO, CompCams XE258,Scorpion 1.72 roller rockers, 3.55 K code rear, tow package, BHPerformance ported E7 heads, Tmoss Explorer intake, 65mm throttle body, Hedman 1 5/8" headers, 2.5" dual exhaust, ASP underdrive pulley

              91 Lincoln Mark VII LSC grandpa spec white and cranberry

              1984 Lincoln Continental TurboDiesel - rolls coal

              Originally posted by phayzer5
              I drive a Lincoln. I can't be bothered to shift like the peasants and rabble rousers

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                #8
                Yeah I tried the roller. WAAYYYY to time consuming for meh results.
                1984 CV tudor 351W, 4bbl, 5-speed best time in the 1/8 8.39 at 80 with 1.80 60ft time.
                2006 P71, 1988 Bronco II, 1986 Baby LTD(5.0 & T5 swap in progress), 1976 16' Hobie Cat, 12' AquaFinn
                http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2651997 UPDATED 20100826
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                  #9
                  I foam rollered my garage door. Worked great, just thinned the paint until it rolled smooth. Definately better & faster than brushing.

                  Alex.

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                    #10
                    A friend of mine used the foam roller method on a topper for his truck. It is time consuming, but it turned out pretty darn good. If he'd done the final wet sanding and polished it I doubt if you could have told the difference from a professional job. As it was you had to look at it from just the right angle in the sun to see any orange peel at all.
                    Owner of the only known 5 speed box wagon with a lift kit.
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                    G / H / 2.26
                    B / C / 2.47
                    8 / M / 2.73
                    7 / - / 3.07
                    Y / Z / 3.08
                    4 / D / 3.42
                    F / R / 3.45
                    5 / E / 3.27
                    6 / W / 3.73
                    2 / K / 3.55
                    A / - / 3.63
                    J / - / 3.85

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                      #11
                      The grill would look good painted green, gold or black.
                      '79 Continental Town Car
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                      '94 Crown Victoria

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                        #12
                        Originally posted by GoodSamaritan View Post
                        A friend of mine used the foam roller method on a topper for his truck. It is time consuming, but it turned out pretty darn good. If he'd done the final wet sanding and polished it I doubt if you could have told the difference from a professional job. As it was you had to look at it from just the right angle in the sun to see any orange peel at all.
                        Wonder if you would HAVE to wet sand it or just polish? Also what polish would work "best"?? Bobby


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                          #13
                          The really dedicated folks wet sand between coats to get the deepest shine they can.
                          I'm too lazy for that. As far as the garage door goes, its holding up, may have lost a bit of shine, but I don't need to redo it yet (been two or three years now, gets full sun beating down on it all day).

                          Alex.

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                            #14
                            I tried the foam roller paint job a few years ago on an old K car I had for a summer.

                            Used Tremclad, thinned about 50 percent with paint thinner. It took about 12 coats, wet sanded with 800 grit after each two coats, and it turned out prett good. I never did the final wet sand and polish trick because it was a total beater anyway, and was basically an experiement.

                            I was pianting yellow over silver, and it didn't really cover until about the eighth coat. The last few coats did give it quite a bit of deep colour. I'd recommend it if you really don't want to pay for a professional job, but it does take FOREVER to do properly.
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