I need to get some bits for my escort painted, namely a bonnet and a passenger side wing. I've just phoned around a few places and the prices i was quoted made my eyes water so i'm thinking thst i may have a go myself.
I've already paintred the bottom half of one of the back doors using cans of metallic paint bought from halfords and the finish is quite good considering i'd never done it before but the colour is a bit darker than the original paint.
I have access to a small compressor and a spray gun so if i get some proper paint am i likely to have more luck getting the colours to match than using cans or is it a job best left to the professionals.
I really don't want to have to spend a lot on the car as it's really not worht that much, as long as it looks OK i'll be happy.
Any tips on painting with metallic paint are also much appreciated.
kris