painting fiberglass for beginners?

hey i would like to learn how to paint the fiberglass to give it that coustom look... i have a few questions... for the primer... what kind is it? is it like the spray paint kind? Can you use spray paint instead of an air brush gun? Can the airbrush guns at the art/ craft store be used as to paint or is there a difference between those and the ones use to paint the car. what paint do you use for the airbrush gun? is it really that hard? Any sites or tips would be greatly appriciated.. already search and couldnt find anything useful... thanks -benjamin

For best results use automotive paint. Spray paint looks like sh*t 99% of the time. Any high build primer will do. I wouldn't recomend an air brush for anything other than graphics. It would take you forever. Go to walmart and buy one of their cheapo guns. They work pretty good for a while. I use a digital Sata but only because I used to paint cars. You won't need anything like that. No it isn't hard at all, it just takes time and practice.Nik

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thanks a lot, the automotive paint you're refering to a spray kind of type or paint for a gun...?

For a gunNik

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if its a one time thing and go w/ something cheap, get spray can from the automotive dept at walmart.

lilbenny wrote: thanks a lot, the automotive paint you're refering to a spray kind of type or paint for a gun...?

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if you prep. it well, and take you time. and get good spray can. and do it good. Ive seen some rattle can that look good, just takes a lot more time, and prep.

i still dont understand what kind of primer im suppose to be using lol..

If you want it to turn out nice then pay for the paint. Painting is an acquired skill and if you don't practice it your all the time you put into your project will be for nothing because it looks like sh*t.Certified Security Specialist

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about how much does it cost to get painted?