Flat-Blacking the Golf

[Ferret]

So, this weekend I spent $53 and did this. It's pretty simple, no need to explain, so here's a few before and after pictures:

Before:

The car's paint was in horrible condition. Rust showed through in spots, and the previous owners had tried to mask off some surface rust with silver spray paint.. it doesn't show well in these pictures, but the look was... glorious.

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e387/Shanerak/Paint%20Project/IMAG0067.jpg
This is my Jetta hood, which was already flat blacked by a local guy with the same car I have.
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e387/Shanerak/Paint%20Project/IMAG0072.jpg
Obviously removing the headlights, trim, grill, etc.. kept taping to a minimum.

This little can adaptor that makes the can into a "spray gun" is a lifesaver.
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e387/Shanerak/Paint%20Project/IMAG0070.jpg

And here's the semi-finished product. The larger parts of the car are still splotchy because the wind started acting up, so it needs another coat or two later on.. probably next week sometime.

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e387/Shanerak/Paint%20Project/IMAG0078.jpg
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e387/Shanerak/Paint%20Project/IMAG0077.jpg
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e387/Shanerak/Paint%20Project/IMAG0075.jpg
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e387/Shanerak/Paint%20Project/IMAG0074.jpg

and: although the silver shows, obviously, the way the car is designed made the edges very clean, and it's not nearly as noticable as it "fading" through the cracks or whatever.
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e387/Shanerak/Paint%20Project/IMAG0079.jpg

So with $30 or so, I'll be done, with three coats of paint or so.. more updates down the road, but that's it for now :cheers:

[Deltron_3030]

where did u get that adapter? and did u just start spraying it right outside of your house? lol

[STIBungy]

You should give Tonnerre some spraypainting lessons. :rofl:

I woulda gone with bbq black paint. Alot easier to even out and no lines like I see all over your car.

[Ferret]

You should give Tonnerre some spraypainting lessons. :rofl:

I woulda gone with bbq black paint. Alot easier to even out and no lines like I see all over your car.

Dammit, I should've thought of that :rofl:

Anyway, those spray adaptors are at every Lowe's, Home Depot, and even Checker.