[Steve91T]

Hey guys! I'm getting to the point where I need to paint my car. I have a black 97 SS and swapped the doors, deck lid, fenders and hood from a red 99 SS. I've been watching a lot of YouTube videos and it doesn't seem too difficult. My question isn't about details, but basically, how'd it go? Once you were done, did it end up being much harder than expected? I have a 2 car garage that I'll be doing the work in. Another question, is painting a mostly plastic car more difficult?

Any advice would be great!

[Steve91T]

Thank you guys so much. Awesome information! I'm definitely excited to get started.

I don't think I mentioned my inspiration to paint myself. I had an instructor for work who builds old MG's. His current car is absolutely beautiful. Show quality red. He said that was the first car he had ever painted himself. Like what you guys said, it's all about prep and patients. He also mentioned something about beer also (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

I'm definitely liking the idea of painting one panel at a time, then moving on. That's why the MG guy said also.

One question. Many moons ago someone hit the rear bumper. Not hard, but enough to make spider cracks above the license plate opening. Does that need special attention? The rear bumper is the original paint.