Adam Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 So the Pathfinder has looked like **** for years... There were some rust spots on the rocker panels that I wanted to fix so I started doing a small strip of rhinoliner along the bottom... When I showed my mom she was like "Can you just do the whole thing?" Working in sections, first 2 coats on here, will do one more tomorrow to even it out. Going to keep working around the vehicle. I'm also lining the plastic bits since they're terribly faded. The other side. The hood, can see some streaking from the roller. I'm basically roughing up the original finish with 150 grit sandpaper and painting it. I'm using a roller for most of it and a brush in detail areas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 Me gusta. Maybe try thinning it a bit for the last coat? That might help with the brush strokes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted May 24, 2012 Author Share Posted May 24, 2012 (edited) Me gusta. Maybe try thinning it a bit for the last coat? That might help with the brush strokes. Good idea, I'll have to see what kind of thinner it would be able to take. I've got lacquer thinner handy already. Might try some out on a piece of wood to see if it's going to cause a problem first. Was also thinking of picking up a wider roller, the main problem area for streaks has been the hood, everything else has worked out well. Edited May 24, 2012 by Adam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewt6447 Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 (edited) Warm the paint up before ya apply it. That helps too. Put the can in some hot water for a while (crack the lid first....). Edited May 24, 2012 by andrewt6447 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted May 24, 2012 Author Share Posted May 24, 2012 (edited) Just noticed a spot on the drivers side fender that needs touching up and I still have to do the bumpers but I'm beat so those can wait for another day. Next up is to replace that screwed up grill. Edited May 24, 2012 by Adam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted May 27, 2012 Author Share Posted May 27, 2012 Front and rear bumpers done. Still need a grill, also need to replace the mounting points for the rear license plate, the plastic grommet on the left side is missing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwd5021 Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 I really like how that turned out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted May 28, 2012 Author Share Posted May 28, 2012 I'm in love all over again and I've always loved my Pathfinder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 Looks great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kafike Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 I like that. Did you use a smooth finish or the roller that makes it kinda lumpy? Can't tell in the pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted May 31, 2012 Author Share Posted May 31, 2012 It's lumpy but that not caused by the roller, just the way it dries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahardb0dy Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 Did you consider using the stuff that comes in the spray cans at all?? Probably would have taken quite a few cans, no idea what that stuff costs. My neighbor painted the top of his wrangler with the spray can bedliner it came out pretty good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danger Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 The spray can stuff goes on pretty easy. I just used some to paint my skid plate, not too expensive either. Under $10+taxes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted May 31, 2012 Author Share Posted May 31, 2012 I paid $46 for a gallon of this, it'd take a lot more than 4 rattlecans to paint a whole truck. I still have left over, I'm going to be painting the rear cargo area next. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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