We Painted Our Miata at Home for $150

We painted our Miata at home using budget tools and a Porsche color, all for under $150. No booth, no pro gear. Just sanding, prepping, and painting in a garage with rattle cans and a lot of patience.

Watch how we prepped this Miata for paint in the previous episode:
   • DIY Painting This Miata in a Porsche Color...  

Or the full build:
   • Building an NA Miata – Full Restoration & ...  

00:00 - Disassembly and Prep Begins
01:01 - Masking and Time Crunch
01:33 - Paint Shortage Worries
02:07 - Surface Cleaning and Primer touch-ups
03:35 - Applying First Coat
07:12 - Second Layer and Issues
09:25 - Clear Coat Prep and Application
11:53 - First reactions after Clear Coat
14:01 - The reveal
15:29 - Final Look

This episode covers the full painting process, from prep to final clear coat, showing the challenges, mistakes, and lessons learned along the way. If you're thinking about painting your car at home, this video will show you what to expect and what you need to get it done.

What You’ll Learn in This Video
How to prep a car for paint in a garage
Tips for masking, sanding, and cleaning the surface
How to mix and spray base coat for even coverage
Common mistakes and how to fix paint issues mid-process
Applying clear coat for a deep, glossy finish

This is a full DIY car painting process — real results from real work.

The Challenges in This Episode
Can we finish a full respray in a single day?
Do we have enough paint to cover the entire car?
How much dust will get into the paint in a DIY garage environment?

Thinking about painting your own car? Let us know in the comments if you have any questions, and subscribe for more DIY car projects.

In this video:
• Full prep and sanding
• DIY spray technique
• Interior, hardtop, bumpers
• Budget clear coat
• Before/after shots

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