19 replies to this topic

[jpw1275]

hi all...just a quick one.... instead of spit roasting the mini to paint underneath is it possible to use a roller with 2 pack paint instead of spraying?

cheers james

[Daz1968]

I have heard that rollering 2k is safe as the danger is with the paint mist from spraying, a small foam roller will give a reasonable finish if painting over stonechip, its what I may do with mine as I have had success rollering underside of car before.

[jpw1275]

cheers buddy. .. rollering is what il do... il be spraying the rest of it but i dont want to put it on a spit roaster

cheers james

Edited by jpw1275, 11 May 2013 - 07:55 PM.

[Shifty]

I wouldn't have thought that rollering it was any safer than spraying.  You're recommended to wear a mask whilst mixing the paint.

[jpw1275]

the safety side isnt a problem as ive got masks, spray booths etc at work... i was just wondering if 2 pack could be rollered ... :0)... but thanks for the concern buddy

cheers james

[Shifty]

In that case then I don't see why not?

 

I've always wondered about getting some grey shutz and then tinting it with paint to give the correct colour and then using a shutz gun to apply.

[jpw1275]

yea i never thought of adding the colour to white shultz.... think il give it go buddy.... failing that il just roller over shultz

cheers james

[Shifty]

Let me know how it works out!!  

[jpw1275]

yea will do buddy.... got more welding to do first in the boot and rear valance closure plate blah blah

cheers james

[myredmini]

In that case then I don't see why not?
 
I've always wondered about getting some grey shutz and then tinting it with paint to give the correct colour and then using a shutz gun to apply.

Liking that idea!

[jpw1275]

just had a thought.... may try this first inside the car as ive just re welded the back seat pan and companion bins back in....;0)

[Shifty]

Just don't blame me if it goes horribly wrong!!

[jpw1275]

haha dont be daft.... im going to be stone chipping the floors in side anyway

cheers james

Edited by jpw1275, 11 May 2013 - 10:08 PM.

[jeebz]

Im pretty sure you can roller paint with 2k. A while ago there was quite a big thread on roller painting, the key is to use the correct amount of thinners and not load up the roller too much. It does take longer than spraying as you need to do quite a few layers to get the best finish. 

[jpw1275]

cheers for that...