First time paint help!

[RonP90]

So I have a COPO Camaro shell coming next week, and I really really want to paint it with an actual color it comes with, GM WA464C Satin Steel Grey Metallic. And I found some in aerosol form.

But.. it's a low voc urethane paint.

Now I've read I shouldn't use that, but I'd like to confirm that with you guys.

Trouble is, I'm not really ok using any different color, so I was also wondering , if I can't use it, is there any way I COULD use it, by using some kind of clear coat or something first?

It's my first time, so be gentle.

 

[Tunedfrog]

It will flake out on you in no time.
Try to fined polycarbonate paint in that color.

 

[RonP90]

That's such a bummer

Alrighty then, thank you

 

[Tunedfrog]

I found that out the hard way and so have a bunch of other guys. Polycarbonate paint is the only way go.

 

[Chubaka]

That's such a bummer

Alrighty then, thank you

With the airbrush you can mix it close.

 

[RonP90]

I think I should be able to settle for another.

I need an airbrush, just no space for it currently. I have a a buddy who will let me use his, just haven't gotten around to it

 

[RonP90]

So this is what I'm going for,
Waiting for the paints to come in, probably won't be able to start until Saturday, but I'm looking forward to it.

 

[RonP90]

When I say I don't have a lot of room to paint... my apartment balcony paint booth.

And I rattle the cans inside so the manager doesn't know

So I'm going with translucent silver, backed with bright gunmetal, and depending on how that looks, maybe a black backer.

Any quick tips for spraying the translucent silver, as far as how many coats, or top first then sides?

Was going to wait until Saturday to start, but I have everything I need and I can't wait

 

[RonP90]

So I trimmed it without a hitch, and then realized I made a fatal error after first coat of silver brought out some smudges or fingerprints I washed it really good, but only wiped it down after masking. BIG OOPS

Stay tuned for more mishaps!

 

[Tunedfrog]

Polycarbonate has Gun Metal Grey and it looks pretty close.

 

[RonP90]

I'm getting it down. This is definitely a first time lol. I panicked though, I think it's actually going to be ok. Looks better after a couple more coats of silver.

That's a bag under the shell lol, those aren't all streaks

And I realized something else after adding the gunmetal,
Went too heavy on the silver damnit.

Lessons were learned, so that's something.