respraying, need many a tip!

[Curtoise]

hi all,
next weekend im going to spray my nova as the paint is like watercolours at the moment. however im new to this so am unsure of what to do, its only going to be an exterior respray so were not removing any windows just masking up well. the main problem i see is the guttering?? i was thinking of removing it but couldnt find any pics of a nova with it removed? also how do you get the gutter trim off?????

im replacing my doors at the same time to hit two birds with one stone, so im planning on spraying the doors uo off the car. also what should i take off front end/back!?!?

BTW im not gonna be spraying it myseft because it would look **** , my dad will spray it as hes done many capris and others back in the day.

any hints/tips/ problem areas will be of great help

thanks

[napalm_27]

preperation is the key to any spray job

**** prep = **** finish

[Curtoise]

yh

[greg1.4]

i cant explain enough how important preperation is..

i wouldnt leave windows or anyting in. the last time my nova was panted we done it properly with everything off, windows, aerial, mirrors, seals, lights, all panels removed and painted seperate..makes a much tidier job imo.
i will never be masking up again..

[brainsnova]

round all the rubbers etc traps dirt so the paint wont skick and if a window etc has to come out then nightmare. also quicker to remove all the parts than to mask round all them.

[mayhem]

remove all the parts... you will regret it if you dont.

as said...propper prepping it is a #%@#@ job to do, but it will effect the end result.

[let_nova]

prep prep prep

[let_nova]

http://www.mig-welding.co.uk/spray-painting.htm

[Benn]

Nova windows take 2mins to take out. Take them out.

Use a good panel wipe to clean everything (before masking too) Dont use thinners.

Gutter trims just pull of, if yo warm them up they come off easier as the glue thats holds them on melts/softens up.

320 grit/red scotch anything you are gonna paint.

[auzzy-b]

Nova windows take 2mins to take out. Take them out.

Use a good panel wipe to clean everything (before masking too) Dont use thinners.

Gutter trims just pull of, if yo warm them up they come off easier as the glue thats holds them on melts/softens up.

320 grit/red scotch anything you are gonna paint.

What if you take the windscreen out, is it just sealant that is used when re fitting them?