How do you paint curved surfaces like fender flares and the front vertical lip of the bed? Do you tip the gun or what? Do you ever move the gun vertically?
Sorry for so many questions. I'll run out eventually. I've already ran out of money.:)
Thanks

Hey Paul,

I've always heard you're supposed to keep the tip perpendicular to the surface. That's easy to say, but a lot harder to actually do.

I tried that on the inner fender skirts (nuthin' but curves!) and still ended up with small runs (only primer so far, so it's no biggie).

Short answer, yup, I tilt or move the gun to try to stay perpendicular.

BTW: I'm a few weeks behind you: about to spray the single stage on the interior this weekend (cough, cough, hack...).


Also, not that there aren't excellent answers on _this_ board, but I've gotten some good responses related to paint and bodywork on the
autobodystore (http://www.autobodystore.com) board.

listen to nosto paul, he knows what he talking about:D

Hey nosto (and all)
Thanks for the replies.
Hope you have a miner's lamp on your head when you shoot the inside. I couldn't see squat. Paint flow? Hah! A cloud of dust and a hearty hi-o-silver.
Pay particular attention to the vertical columes around the front windshield - especially towards the front. If it's hard to reach, it probably means there's not enough paint on it. I've got a dry spot on mine that will drive me nuts - but I'll try to cope.:)
Best of luck.

i always use a smaller detail gun to paint the inside exposed areas. makes a lot less overspray and easier to handle. the areas that are to be covered get a healthy coat of black catalyzed enamel and lots of insulation/sound deadener.
if you can't tell by now, besides my gto i have no desire to rebuild anything stock. everything i build is personally twicked and twisted a little.