350z
#16
Here is my design for the 350 z body i am going to paint. I drew this my self, except for the car. i drew the tribal designs. What do you think.
#17
looks good can't wait to see the final product
#18
Tech Initiate
I agree, that looks kewl! I dig the tribal motif's. I think that's what I'll try on my CLK. Don't worry though, I'll make it different from yours!
#19
here is an idea i had
#20
Originally posted by rpnick
I agree, that looks kewl! I dig the tribal motif's. I think that's what I'll try on my CLK. Don't worry though, I'll make it different from yours!
I agree, that looks kewl! I dig the tribal motif's. I think that's what I'll try on my CLK. Don't worry though, I'll make it different from yours!
#21
i am about to draw up a new design for a honda accord i will post it later in the painting forum, under your custom paint jobs
#22
Tech Initiate
Yep, I noticed the 'z' on the hood. Kind of hard to miss that! Biting someone else's designs is against my principles, but thanks for the permission anyway. I feel I ought to be able to come up with something, y'know? Post a pic when it's complete, I'm looking forward to seeing it.
#23
Tech Adept
Originally posted by HauntedMyst
rpnick,
You'll only save money with an airbrush if you use it frequently. Yes the paints are generally cheaper and last longer, but then you have to factor in the $200 or so dollars for airbrush and compressor and then figure in another $100 in paint. $300 bucks alone will get you 75 cans or so of paint which should last 75 bodies or so. The simple math of it is, will you paint 75 bodies in 3 to 4 years to balance it out? That to me is the break even point. So, the question is, will you even approach 75 bodies in 3 to 4 years? if so, get the airbrush. If not, stay with cans. Personally, I like the creative experience the airbrush provides to the extra expense is worth it. The reality is though, you can do about 90% of the paint jobs you see that are airbrushed with cans if you just plan them out.
rpnick,
You'll only save money with an airbrush if you use it frequently. Yes the paints are generally cheaper and last longer, but then you have to factor in the $200 or so dollars for airbrush and compressor and then figure in another $100 in paint. $300 bucks alone will get you 75 cans or so of paint which should last 75 bodies or so. The simple math of it is, will you paint 75 bodies in 3 to 4 years to balance it out? That to me is the break even point. So, the question is, will you even approach 75 bodies in 3 to 4 years? if so, get the airbrush. If not, stay with cans. Personally, I like the creative experience the airbrush provides to the extra expense is worth it. The reality is though, you can do about 90% of the paint jobs you see that are airbrushed with cans if you just plan them out.
Just my 2 pennies
#24
Tech Initiate
That sounds like a good deal. Where did you purchase it?
#25
Originally posted by rpnick
Yep, I noticed the 'z' on the hood. Kind of hard to miss that! Biting someone else's designs is against my principles, but thanks for the permission anyway. I feel I ought to be able to come up with something, y'know? Post a pic when it's complete, I'm looking forward to seeing it.
Yep, I noticed the 'z' on the hood. Kind of hard to miss that! Biting someone else's designs is against my principles, but thanks for the permission anyway. I feel I ought to be able to come up with something, y'know? Post a pic when it's complete, I'm looking forward to seeing it.
#26
Tech Initiate
Nice one. I'm decaling my porsche now... What a bee-awtch!!! Any tips for me?
#27
make sure the cuts are nice and sharp
#28
Tech Adept
Originally posted by rpnick
That sounds like a good deal. Where did you purchase it?
That sounds like a good deal. Where did you purchase it?
#29
Tech Initiate
Ahhh, harbor fright! My favorite chinese prison tool supply store!!!
#30
Originally posted by rpnick
Ahhh, harbor fright! My favorite chinese prison tool supply store!!!
Ahhh, harbor fright! My favorite chinese prison tool supply store!!!