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Whilst your first post was a little jocular in its tone, this one is not. May I first suggest a little more politeness & civility in your tone.
Now, if you've never done bodywork or painted a car before, I suggest you try and practice a little on an area that will be unseen. The secret to the art, if that is what it is, is practice and more practice. You also need to have a "flair" for it. Some folk are great at mechanical stuff and hate bodywork, others only enjoy painting or electrics.
There is a forum on this website that deals with bodywork and whilst you have a mini I see, that forum may be better suited to your question.
Finally, there are now, I believe, certain restrictions about what types of paint you can purchase, for home use and when I next come to paint a car that may be a problem for me. Good preparation is a key factor in getting a good finish good ventilation is key factor in staying alive! Many modern paint systems are not good for your health.
Your humour about aerosol cans reminds me of cars that have been painted in that way. It is possible, not particularly economical, but possible. The finish again is dependent upon the surface preparation, patience, and practice.
Your lack of patience in waiting for a response to your initial post does not bode well I'm afraid.
Tony H
Now, if you've never done bodywork or painted a car before, I suggest you try and practice a little on an area that will be unseen. The secret to the art, if that is what it is, is practice and more practice. You also need to have a "flair" for it. Some folk are great at mechanical stuff and hate bodywork, others only enjoy painting or electrics.
There is a forum on this website that deals with bodywork and whilst you have a mini I see, that forum may be better suited to your question.
Finally, there are now, I believe, certain restrictions about what types of paint you can purchase, for home use and when I next come to paint a car that may be a problem for me. Good preparation is a key factor in getting a good finish good ventilation is key factor in staying alive! Many modern paint systems are not good for your health.
Your humour about aerosol cans reminds me of cars that have been painted in that way. It is possible, not particularly economical, but possible. The finish again is dependent upon the surface preparation, patience, and practice.
Your lack of patience in waiting for a response to your initial post does not bode well I'm afraid.
Tony H
I use Halfords cans for touching up the sprint Mini but at around £5 a can it would be a very expensive to spray a complete car. For sections of repair it may just be economical but matching old paint to new is very difficult. And the new paints appear very soft, easily rub off when cut unless a clear laquer is applied.
Why not get some quotes for spraying and do all the preparation work yourself?
Best of luck.
Why not get some quotes for spraying and do all the preparation work yourself?
Best of luck.
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