painting in pieces

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im about to paint a k5 blazer, I know it should be all jammed and assembled then painted,but id realy like to paint the cab and quarter panels,then do the doors,fenders and tailgate.
im using chromabase the bad part is its kinda silver with a greenish hue and has some fine metallic. im not a painter, although I have sprayed a lot of primers, also this is not a show truck but I have spent a lot of time getting the body/panels straight. my question is can the shades end up way off? is it not worth taking the chance.
using iwata lph 400 silver and orange cap
and spi uv clear
thanks
 
thats a tough one. i paint in pieces all the time without issue BUT i am really careful to mix the paint the same, same gun settings and sprays exactly the same way. with that said, even with certain colors i would be leary about doing it in pieces. silvers being one of them. if you can spray consistently then you probably wouldnt have a problem.
 
What year Blazer? Just curious, I had a '73.

If possible, maybe spray all your parts with 2-3 coats in pieces. Let them sit for while till they are good and dry, but still within the recoat window. Hang the parts back on and then do another couple of coats to blend all the panels together. This way you don't have to worry about the jambs or having to tape anything off. Blow it apart the next day and then clear everything. Yea, it's a lot of extra work and there is a risk because you trying to mount fresh panels, but you'll have perfect panel match and not have to deal with taping off anything.

On second thought, you post does kind of read like you want to paint part in different paint sessions. In that case, obviously my suggestion won't work, sorry.
 
its a 88, did a frame off resto/major rust repair
fuel injected 383,1 ton drive train
 
Just curious "If possible, maybe spray all your parts with 2-3 coats in pieces. Let them sit for while till they are good and dry, but still within the recoat window." So you would have to work half way fast and get this done to be within the window, wouldn't you? Plus since you will have to touch that basecoat somewhere, wouldn't you want to use either a intercoat clear with hardner or a clearcoat?
 
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