Student on a tight budget, new paint job needed though? Home job or go to a shop?

ethanofcarrs

I'm a student on a REALLY tight budget, but my car desperately needs a new paint job. The paint is chipped in a hundred or so places and faded all over the hood and back. By the condition of the current paint job, I'm assuming that bringing it to a shop would be a large cost. Because of my current financial situation and inability to pay a large premium for a new paint-job. Recently, I have stumbled on the "$50 Rustoleum Paint Job" which is basically home paint mixed with acetone and then sprayed or rolled onto a sanded and primed car, then have the possibility to add a clear coat. What would you guys suggest for a guy on a budget?

Don't need it show car quality, just need it to not look awful.

stever

Heh, I've looked at the YouTubes over the years and some of the rattle can paint jobs look pretty good, at least from a distance. Seems like the biggest issue (besides the prep) is having a "clean room" to work in, like a Visqueen spray booth in a garage.

Another thing to check out are the plasti-dips.

thecardoc3

Sounds like another rat rod in the making.