I've only been on this group for a couple months, but I've been one of the guys trying to help a few beginners get started painting.

I have noticed that opinions, methods, materials choice, and philosophies about the "right way" to achieve a great paint job, seems to vary a lot from one pro to the next.

After some thought, it occured to me that there is no "national custom paint school", and that all of us have learned to paint through different means. A few attended various classes, but most have learned as they went, either by trial and error, or by getting our answers wherever we could. Some of the info we got was good, and some was not so good.


Here would be my advise to anyone looking for guidance from more experienced painters on this list:

Get as much information as you can from other members, but don't assume that the information will always be accurate, or will work for your situation. Compare it with other sources, and use what makes sense to you. Expect the learning curve to be endless, and don't be discouraged by problems, because you will have them. Just remember that each job will get a little better, and you can always take pride in the fact you did it yourself.