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    Ausfish Bronze Member cobia's Avatar
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    Is there a spray painter here

    just want a re-spray of my dual cab ute.its a 2000 mazda bravo 4wd

    doesnt have to be anything special as its only a ute..just wanna give the old girl a freshen up.
    its has no rust,no dents,no scratch's etc..just needs a freshen up thats all.

    if you have any mates in the industry or can do it your self please let me know

    thanks.jared

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    Ausfish Platinum Member DR's Avatar
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    Re: Is there a spray painter here

    if it has no dents, no scratches & no rust, maybe your local car detailer or panel beater can achieve a good result with a cut & polish. a hell of a lot cheaper than a respray & keeps it original...
    or buy some cutting compound, hire a buff & do it yourself...can be a bit tricky, you can burn the paint if too zealous, but possible.
    Last edited by DR; 23-11-2007 at 09:40 AM.

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    Ausfish Platinum Member lippa's Avatar
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    Re: Is there a spray painter here

    i'm with DR, it should only need a cut and polish if its a 2000 model.
    post some pics up if possible.

    cheers

    lippa

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    Ausfish Bronze Member cobia's Avatar
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    Re: Is there a spray painter here

    yeah cut and polish i dont think will work as ive done one already..and it works for about 1 months then goes back to normal

    i cant find out how to upload pics..mine are all to large
    Last edited by cobia; 23-11-2007 at 04:44 PM.

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    Ausfish Platinum Member DR's Avatar
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    Re: Is there a spray painter here

    go to www.photobucket.com it's free you upload & then resize pics for the web.

    sounds a bit odd that it goes off again after a month..

    cheers

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    Re: Is there a spray painter here

    G'day

    If its going off after a month, then you're not using a good cut and polish or a good wax after.

    I detail cars as well, and really for a 2000 model bravo... really shouldn't be too hard.

    Dave

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    Ausfish Bronze Member cobia's Avatar
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    Re: Is there a spray painter here

    hey blackenede would u be interested in detailing mine then? are you local to brisbane?

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    Re: Is there a spray painter here

    i am a painte and there are reasons why paint can fade in a month after detailing. i also work in a mazda dealership and have heard of bravo's with bad paint but mainly it is flaking not fading. there is also a limit to the amount of times a car can be buffed and it it keeps fading as alot of whites and reds do then it can be ecomomical to clear over the existing paint if it can be bought up to reasonable condition.

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    Ausfish Bronze Member cobia's Avatar
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    Re: Is there a spray painter here

    do u mean cut and polish the car then take it to a painter to put a new clear coat on the car?


    BTW this is the bonnet of my car...its pretty much the worst spot on the car
    Last edited by cobia; 26-11-2007 at 09:33 AM.

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    Ausfish Bronze Member cobia's Avatar
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    Re: Is there a spray painter here

    pics are up

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    Re: Is there a spray painter here

    you could but it would be better to let them decide, if you came to me and said what would you do with this id tell you to buff it and if it comes back bring it back for a respray. even though there is no dints to fix it would still be a bit pricey for a top quality job.

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    Ausfish Platinum Member lippa's Avatar
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    Re: Is there a spray painter here

    has the front end been resprayed?
    hard to tell from the pic, but it looks like a thick edge on the front of the bonnet and guards. if thats the case, a poor quality clear has been used, and it breaking down. it looks like it would buff up ok, but its always gunna go back, a quality wax will help with longevity.

    cheers

    lippa

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    Re: Is there a spray painter here

    im with you on this one lippa.looks like it not the orginal paint.i would give it a buff with good quality cutting compound than if it keeps comeing back give it a couple of coats of clear.looks like your car sees a lot of sun light wich doesent help with the fadded look.but still if its done propley it souldent look like that especally a 2000 model.

    CHEERS SWANY

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    Ausfish Bronze Member cobia's Avatar
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    Re: Is there a spray painter here

    hey guys its definately the origional paint.i have known the entire life of this car as it was my uncle's.

    so you guys suggest.???
    1.get a car detailer to buff/cut it back..

    then get a new coat of clear over it after?

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    Ausfish Bronze Member
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    Re: Is there a spray painter here

    hi cobia,when you polished it last did you get color of the paint on the cloth? if you did clear coat is buggered,you will need to rub with wet 1500 sandpaper,and clearcoat ,i would suggest a crash shop or local bloke in paper,if your keen you can do yourself,but check your local newspaper first for a qoute.

    tez

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