It can't look any worse can it? Spray painting it will only make it look a little better at least right?
You want to spray a little larger than the area that needs to be painted. If he's on a tight budget I would say prime, paint, paint, clear, clear with thin coats. Thick coats will cause the paint to run/drip. Wetsand with a block between coats and be sure to clean the painted area thoroughly after each sanding.
As far as blending, I haven't been able to do it. I guess it's something you learn from experience.
Of course the obvious stuff like painting during optimal temperatures, humidity, wind-free and dust-free environment, long even paint strokes, etc. will help.
Some tips I've read:
- Run the aerosol can under warm water for awhile. Apparently it helps the paint flow more smoothly out of the can.
- First coat of color should be applied as a speckle. Apparently this will help the second, more thorough coat stick to the surface and reduces runs/drips.
It's not a one day process - just be patient. Start in one of the more obscure areas so that when you reach the more visible areas you have some experience under your belt.
HTH and good luck.
