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Re: I got bored today..... (jettanjax)
Nice job. Care to break down the procedure you used?
Nice job. Care to break down the procedure you used?
Re: I got bored today..... (JosephShaw)
I got my factory matched silver arrow paint (12.5 oz of spray can) from http://www.paintscratch.com and just sanded down the grill and cover, then primered them, then painted, then clearcoated. I have 3 huge halogen floor work lamps. I put the grill and cover under them between primer/paint/clearcoat. that is just a quick breakdown. Ill give it a couple of days then use some rubbing/polishing compound then put em on the car.
[Modified by jettanjax, 3:42 PM 2-12-2002]
I got my factory matched silver arrow paint (12.5 oz of spray can) from http://www.paintscratch.com and just sanded down the grill and cover, then primered them, then painted, then clearcoated. I have 3 huge halogen floor work lamps. I put the grill and cover under them between primer/paint/clearcoat. that is just a quick breakdown. Ill give it a couple of days then use some rubbing/polishing compound then put em on the car.
[Modified by jettanjax, 3:42 PM 2-12-2002]
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Re: I got bored today..... (jettanjax)
It looks very nice! Very shiny!
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It looks very nice! Very shiny!
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Re: I got bored today..... (cdpxxx)
i would.. but there are two many little lines..
i would.. but there are two many little lines..
Re: I got bored today..... (jettanjax)
ok im gonna be painting a grill soon and i was wondering what kind of grain sand paper did you use. aldo how much do you sand. also how many coats of primer? sorry for all the questions, but i want to do this myself. if you could send me detailed instructions at [email protected], i would appreciate it very much
ok im gonna be painting a grill soon and i was wondering what kind of grain sand paper did you use. aldo how much do you sand. also how many coats of primer? sorry for all the questions, but i want to do this myself. if you could send me detailed instructions at [email protected], i would appreciate it very much
Re: I got bored today..... (GoGTIGo)
quote:[HR][/HR]ok im gonna be painting a grill soon and i was wondering what kind of grain sand paper did you use. aldo how much do you sand. also how many coats of primer? sorry for all the questions, but i want to do this myself. if you could send me detailed instructions at [email protected], i would appreciate it very much[HR][/HR]
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Re: I got bored today..... (jettanjax)
Hi...can you please send me a copy of the procedure too? Thank you very much.
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Hi...can you please send me a copy of the procedure too? Thank you very much.
Re: I got bored today..... (VWTornado)
quote:[HR][/HR]VERY nice job painting that stuff!! I just might have to paint my engine cover now!!
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Did the paint you bought come in a "kit"..like primer/paint/clearcoat in one package??[HR][/HR]
You can buy each piece seperatly or you can build you own kit. I bought the primer/paint/clearcoat, and they will put in the flex agent in if you ask. Plus you can pay via paypal. The paint matched my car color perfectly.
Re: I got bored today..... (SurrealGTI)
If the surface is pretty much already smoothed and ready for the primer. I just used wet/dry grit 400 to light sand/scratch the surface(gives somthing for the primer to stick to). I then used a tack cloth to get all of the lose dirt and body oils off of the grill. Then spray it(about 10 inches from it, and never stop/start on the grill). Then I placed the grill under some heat lamps for about 45-60 mins(kinda excessive, but want to be sure) then remove it from the heat, and let cool to room temp. Light sand again ( i used 600 grit from this point on), then tack cloth, and just a light coat of primer to get any places you missed. Then heat lamp, then repeat steps. I did this two more times with the the actual paint. After the second coat of paint, I placed it under the heat lamp for about 1 hour. It was dry enough to handle and light touch. (dont press too hard, the paint will still be soft), ***DONT SAND THE FINAL PAINT COAT***. Then I tacked it, and sprayed the clear coat, and kinda laid the layers on thick, but not to thick to where it will run(takes a little practice). Then I waited about 10 mins before, I put under the heat lamp. If you do it right away, and it can turn the clearcoat cloudy. After 10Mins, the let it sit there for at least an hour. I would then wait for a week before installing it. Give it that last ditch effort dry period. It might feel dry, but when you get that first bug or flying road debri, it will mark the grill. That is why I suggest to wait a week. Then I would wait a month to wax and wash it. This is the way I did it, if you use these steps, I take no responsibility. Good luck.
[Modified by jettanjax, 6:37 PM 2-12-2002]
[Modified by jettanjax, 6:39 PM 2-12-2002]
quote:[HR][/HR]Hi...can you please send me a copy of the procedure too? Thank you very much.
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Thanks for the compliments. I didnt think painting was so hard, but here basically the steps I did.
If the surface is pretty much already smoothed and ready for the primer. I just used wet/dry grit 400 to light sand/scratch the surface(gives somthing for the primer to stick to). I then used a tack cloth to get all of the lose dirt and body oils off of the grill. Then spray it(about 10 inches from it, and never stop/start on the grill). Then I placed the grill under some heat lamps for about 45-60 mins(kinda excessive, but want to be sure) then remove it from the heat, and let cool to room temp. Light sand again ( i used 600 grit from this point on), then tack cloth, and just a light coat of primer to get any places you missed. Then heat lamp, then repeat steps. I did this two more times with the the actual paint. After the second coat of paint, I placed it under the heat lamp for about 1 hour. It was dry enough to handle and light touch. (dont press too hard, the paint will still be soft), ***DONT SAND THE FINAL PAINT COAT***. Then I tacked it, and sprayed the clear coat, and kinda laid the layers on thick, but not to thick to where it will run(takes a little practice). Then I waited about 10 mins before, I put under the heat lamp. If you do it right away, and it can turn the clearcoat cloudy. After 10Mins, the let it sit there for at least an hour. I would then wait for a week before installing it. Give it that last ditch effort dry period. It might feel dry, but when you get that first bug or flying road debri, it will mark the grill. That is why I suggest to wait a week. Then I would wait a month to wax and wash it. This is the way I did it, if you use these steps, I take no responsibility. Good luck.
[Modified by jettanjax, 6:37 PM 2-12-2002]
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