Paint Booth for Full Respray

[atomic_hoji]

Great job so far!

Everything I've read says prep work is probably 10x (guestimate) the effort of what you'll put into actually priming and painting, but worth it when you're paint comes out looking great. Nothing shows an amateur (or poor shop) job like paint on trim, seals, windows, etc.. because they did a rush job prepping.

Keep up the great work, can't wait to see the end result!

--Adam

[06YarisRS]

Originally Posted by atomic_hoji

Great job so far!

Everything I've read says prep work is probably 10x (guestimate) the effort of what you'll put into actually priming and painting, but worth it when you're paint comes out looking great. Nothing shows an amateur (or poor shop) job like paint on trim, seals, windows, etc.. because they did a rush job prepping.

Keep up the great work, can't wait to see the end result!

--Adam

Yes, I've heard too that it's largely in the prep work. One thing I did do was remove the belt moulding - and ruined one in the process. Both front ones were pretty gouged up anyway presumeably by an agressive ice scraper-wielding previous owner. I've ordered a new pair.

I think I'll pop the tail lights off as Wee Yari says they're so easy. If he reveals the secrets about headlight removal, I may do those too. That said, I have them taped pretty well and paint should get in well between the lights and panel edges. Then again, I already have half the interior stripped out of the car anyway.

Thanks!