Paint Your Wagon - with a roller!

[itchyfeet]

I want to paint miss itchys lupo roof in practice for doing a van panel.
I'm confused about what paint.
I can buy cellulose paint which needs mixing 1:1 with cellulose thinners.
I can buy Rustoleum but that appears to be thinned with white spirit.

What are others using? Does it matter?
I think I'd rather use cellulose because it's car paint.
( sorry I know it's in here but 190 pages, I can't read all that)

[Sleedale]

I want to paint miss itchys lupo roof in practice for doing a van panel.
I'm confused about what paint.
I can buy cellulose paint which needs mixing 1:1 with cellulose thinners.
I can buy Rustoleum but that appears to be thinned with white spirit.

What are others using? Does it matter?
I think I'd rather use cellulose because it's car paint.
( sorry I know it's in here but 190 pages, I can't read all that)

There is a concise section in the wiki I believe, or even better buy the downloadable did/video, make is much simpler.
Rustoleum thinned with white spirit and applied with rollers, in the simplest form. But. You do need to at least read the first few pages of this thread, and/or the wiki and/or the dvd.

[itchyfeet]

ok thanks
only got a mobile phone internet connection so downloading a dvd is going to take forever

[what2do]

ok thanks
only got a mobile phone internet connection so downloading a dvd is going to take forever

I bought the dvd, yours to borrow if you like.

[itchyfeet]

ok thanks
only got a mobile phone internet connection so downloading a dvd is going to take forever

I bought the dvd, yours to borrow if you like.

Better still you can paint it for me

[what2do]

ok thanks
only got a mobile phone internet connection so downloading a dvd is going to take forever

I bought the dvd, yours to borrow if you like.

Better still you can paint it for me

No bother, I'll plan to roller the masonry on the garage wall and then utilise the same roller for your roof, saves me washing the roller out!!!

[what2do]

In my experience (I'm sure Ralph will support this) a 2nd person is a huge help as they can very gently pass a roller over the already painted surface to improve the finish whilst the first person continues with the rest of the panel.

It's tricky on your own as you want to keep applying paint in order to keep a wet edge but you can see through the corner of your eye, areas that just need a gentle touch with the roller.

[boatbuilder]

That's why spraying is a bit easier in that regard as you can cover a lot of area in a short space of time.

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[itchyfeet]

Thanks, didn't see the wiki, found it now

I want to paint miss itchys lupo roof in practice for doing a van panel.
I'm confused about what paint.
I can buy cellulose paint which needs mixing 1:1 with cellulose thinners.
I can buy Rustoleum but that appears to be thinned with white spirit.

What are others using? Does it matter?
I think I'd rather use cellulose because it's car paint.
( sorry I know it's in here but 190 pages, I can't read all that)

There is a concise section in the wiki I believe, or even better buy the downloadable did/video, make is much simpler.
Rustoleum thinned with white spirit and applied with rollers, in the simplest form. But. You do need to at least read the first few pages of this thread, and/or the wiki and/or the dvd.

[CovKid]

Theres no such thing as 'car paint' anyway. There are just different sorts of paint for metal. Cellulose has pretty much been condemned to the dark ages . I wouldn't use it now although did in the past. Not good for the environment or your lungs. Many modern cars are sprayed with water-based paints which are incredibly tough. Much has changed over the last 20 years. Good job really.

[Sleedale]

Just an aside to this....I managed to get one coat of paint on our van. Just one. It's not perfect, in any way.
Did spend time sanding the old paint, filler, fibreglass, holes etc as best I could, and painted as best I could.
Took the van down to my garage yesterday, to check a possible leak, and to say our mechanic was impressed is an understatement. I thought he was joking, being sarcastic, or just generally poking fun, but, not in the slightest. He was truly, really impressed.
One coat. No flatting, and a bit patchy in places, the odd run etc.
But my garage person, who has many, many years experience was impressed.
Made it all worthwhile. Every. Last. Arm aching. Minute.
Will have to wait a while. Then I might even try for a second coat.
Thank you CovKid




The paint will probably last longer than the panels

[CovKid]

Ah its a nice job once its completed and it does to some extent help minimise rust too. I always say its akin to the sprucing up of a narrowboat and unless you're the type that only 'shows' their camper rather than actually use it, it begins to make perfect sense. You're helping to preserve whats there and brighten things up at the same time. The ability to rectify anything that is subsequently changed, like a panel, is all the more satisfying.

[CovKid]

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Done single-handed by one fantastic lady

[weegaz22]

Stuff gets moved around and deleted (not by me). Quite a few pics in this thread, even if its long.

do you know If the thread is deleted or just moved to a new link?, wouldnt mind looking at all the before/after shots

[what2do]

Just an aside to this....I managed to get one coat of paint on our van. Just one. It's not perfect, in any way.
Did spend time sanding the old paint, filler, fibreglass, holes etc as best I could, and painted as best I could.
Took the van down to my garage yesterday, to check a possible leak, and to say our mechanic was impressed is an understatement. I thought he was joking, being sarcastic, or just generally poking fun, but, not in the slightest. He was truly, really impressed.
One coat. No flatting, and a bit patchy in places, the odd run etc.
But my garage person, who has many, many years experience was impressed.
Made it all worthwhile. Every. Last. Arm aching. Minute.
Will have to wait a while. Then I might even try for a second coat.
Thank you CovKid


Would you care to share the brand of rollers that you used? I've tried a few and am interested in hearing about others. Thanks.

The paint will probably last longer than the panels