High On Octane
Ton Up or Shut Up
I want to start off by saying, I fully anticipate and expect to be criticized for my points of view on this topic. This is not a problem. The number of people who rattle can on this forum is FAR larger than the people who are shooting paint. The purpose of this thread is to discuss and debate the pros and cons of spray painting a job vs shooting a paint job.
Now the general consensus on this forum is "Rattle Can Bling All The Way!" Now I get that not everyone has access to a compressor, paint booth, and paint guns, so spray painting appears to be the best most economic solution. And this, I argue. Some suggest that rattle can is "AS GOOD AS" a regular paint job. This too, I'd like to argue, but not after having a chuckle over the claims. But, I don't want this thread to be about opinions, it should be about cold-hard-field-proven FACTS. And let's keep it friendly, I don't want this to turn into a big argument and pissing match.
I'll start this debate by stating that no rattle can paint job can be "as good as" a traditional paint job. The chemical structures are different, have different reactions, different properties and different application procedures. While a properly executed rattle can job can look "as good as" a traditional job, it has been proven in field use that rattle can paint and clear have very poor UV protection, and the lack of activating/hardening agents also makes it prone to lifting and peeling. Granted, technology has greatly increased the usability and durability in spray paints since the 70's and 80's, the fact remains that it is still spray paint.
Now you may be thinking "But spray paint is the only option I have." To that I call bullshit. Where there is a will, there is a way. Now you probably want to call bullshit on me for that statement. So let me show you this:
This is my 1958 Enfield Indian Trailblazer. The bike sat for 25+ years when I found it in a barn. When I got it, I wasn't even working at a body shop at the time. This was restored in my 20' garage, at my apartment complex, NO ventilation, in the middle of the winter. I'm not saying I'm a better person than anyone else, I'm just saying that when you have the will and desire to accomplish something, it can be done. Oh, did I forget to mention I did this paint job with cheap POS Harbor Freight paint guns? Still don't believe me? Look at this:
As you can see, no windows. I opened and closed the garage door to circulate the fresh air while it was snowing outside. Seems insane, but everyone I showed it to thought I spent thousands of dollars on it. So how much DID I spend on this paint job? About $350, and that includes the new paint guns from HF. Yes, I only used those paint guns a few times before replacing them with MAC, DeVillbis and Finex guns. But it doesn't change the fact that I did a "Thousand Dollar Paint Job" with bare minimum everything.
So, I'm eager to know..... What makes your rattle can paint jobs "as good as" my sprayed paint jobs?
Now the general consensus on this forum is "Rattle Can Bling All The Way!" Now I get that not everyone has access to a compressor, paint booth, and paint guns, so spray painting appears to be the best most economic solution. And this, I argue. Some suggest that rattle can is "AS GOOD AS" a regular paint job. This too, I'd like to argue, but not after having a chuckle over the claims. But, I don't want this thread to be about opinions, it should be about cold-hard-field-proven FACTS. And let's keep it friendly, I don't want this to turn into a big argument and pissing match.
I'll start this debate by stating that no rattle can paint job can be "as good as" a traditional paint job. The chemical structures are different, have different reactions, different properties and different application procedures. While a properly executed rattle can job can look "as good as" a traditional job, it has been proven in field use that rattle can paint and clear have very poor UV protection, and the lack of activating/hardening agents also makes it prone to lifting and peeling. Granted, technology has greatly increased the usability and durability in spray paints since the 70's and 80's, the fact remains that it is still spray paint.
Now you may be thinking "But spray paint is the only option I have." To that I call bullshit. Where there is a will, there is a way. Now you probably want to call bullshit on me for that statement. So let me show you this:
This is my 1958 Enfield Indian Trailblazer. The bike sat for 25+ years when I found it in a barn. When I got it, I wasn't even working at a body shop at the time. This was restored in my 20' garage, at my apartment complex, NO ventilation, in the middle of the winter. I'm not saying I'm a better person than anyone else, I'm just saying that when you have the will and desire to accomplish something, it can be done. Oh, did I forget to mention I did this paint job with cheap POS Harbor Freight paint guns? Still don't believe me? Look at this:
As you can see, no windows. I opened and closed the garage door to circulate the fresh air while it was snowing outside. Seems insane, but everyone I showed it to thought I spent thousands of dollars on it. So how much DID I spend on this paint job? About $350, and that includes the new paint guns from HF. Yes, I only used those paint guns a few times before replacing them with MAC, DeVillbis and Finex guns. But it doesn't change the fact that I did a "Thousand Dollar Paint Job" with bare minimum everything.
So, I'm eager to know..... What makes your rattle can paint jobs "as good as" my sprayed paint jobs?
