[TR] Painting a car

[Gary Lied]

The first LBC I painted I used an Campbell Hausfield HVLP turbine I 
purchased from Northern Tool and used Nason urethane paint.  I painted the 
car in my garage and had no more problems than a friend who had a pro paint 
his car in his garage with a pro HVLP gun and compressor.  After wet sanding 
and buffing, I too was often asked where I had the car painted.  Since then 
I have purchased a quality HVLP gun and used base coat/top coat finishes and 
acrylic enamel with good results.  The base coat/top coat required some 
sanding/polishing, but the local body shops sand and polish after painting 
too.  I still use the turbine but primarily on farm equipment that I can't 
get into the shop.

There is a real satisfaction in doing it yourself.  One caution, make sure 
your primers and top coats are compatible.  If not, a beautiful paint job 
will turn to crap after the paints cure.

Gary Lied
74 TR6, 78 & 80 TR7