Thread: Some new paint

Im working on uploading some new pics of the car with some fresh paint. let me know what you guys think.

Aw, that reminds me of our first GP, Silver with the front fascia painted black. It looks good, and very clean too.

nice so far!

Looks good.

Looks good , What is under the car over over there?

Originally Posted by shawngtp

Looks good , What is under the car over over there?

huh? car cover?

Looks good. How did you prep and paint it. I an going to do mine this summer. I just looking for tips, Thanks

I prepped mine by washing it super clean, sanding down any burrs, and taping it off. Sprayed 2 coats of self-etching primer, and 3-4coats of paint, followed by 3-4 coats of clear. Came out really nice both times.

Originally Posted by machinegunsquid

I prepped mine by washing it super clean, sanding down any burrs, and taping it off. Sprayed 2 coats of self-etching primer, and 3-4coats of paint, followed by 3-4 coats of clear. Came out really nice both times.

self etching primer is for bare metal to prevent it from rusting, if you are painting plastic i recormend a good quality High Build primer (like "Flex Fill") that will help fill in some low scratches etc, just coat more if you need it, will give you a good sandable base, sand smooth, then go onto your paint coats etc.

I just sanded it down real well so it was as smooth as possible then I cleaned it with mineral sprits to get rid of any oils, waxes etc.. that would make it so the paint wouldnt stick right or make it do other dumb things. then i painted one coat of black sanded another coat sanded one more coat and left it. allowing one hour for it to dry each(to make sure that it is good and dry) I ddint sand the third then i put on clear and sanded that finishing up with one more clear with a light sanding to make it even then a good waxing and polishing to finish it off. of course there was some taping and papering in there but other then that that is the main idea. if you guys have any other questions i'd be happy to help if I can

what grit? did you primer?

when I was trying to get rid of some deeper scratches I was using 400 grit and i was filling the scratches with paint IE three coats of black paint. on the first coat of clear i sanded that with either 600 or 800 and then when I lightly sanded the top coat I was using 1000 grit. I was wet sanding the entire time. I almost forgot to tell you that.

ifI had 2000 grit for that top coat I would have used that so I wouldnt have had to been so carefull

ok sounds good. i will most likey use 800 first becuase i dont have any real deep marks in it, then i will primer and sand, then paint, sand with 1000 then paint, then clear

Ya that sounds really good to me. you may have to do some heavier sanding in the front though. my car only has like 60k on it and i was fighting rock chips. the only other thing i would recommend is a few coats of clear. gives it depth

did you do the rear of your car too

yes ill get u picks later today

Originally Posted by matt5112

black lower fascia's look like ass.

graphite and all those colours in between look better.

thanks ass