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Post by keemeng on Aug 17, 2003 23:45:43 GMT -5
If i was to spray plastic, would i have to sand it down, then add primer then a couple of layers of paint and then the laquer? Or am i completly wrong?  |
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Post by BigOL on Aug 18, 2003 2:45:45 GMT -5
Don't sand plastic as this roughs the surface up.
If you are talking about interior plastic, then use a little Metholated Spirits, the purple one, as this is gentler than white spirits, and will degrease for painting.
Be warned, if you rub to hard, use to much or not sensible with it, it will remove the black colouring, then you are in trouble, as this will screw the surface up. Just a wipe over and that should be it.
2 coats of plastic primer and 2 coats of paint, then laquer
According to Haynes Modification Manual.
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Post by keemeng on Aug 18, 2003 8:15:56 GMT -5
Thanks man, the bit im trying to spray is the base plate on the door mirrors. If you have a lok at my car in the gallery the corner bits r still black. will i have to do the same thing to get that bit sprayed? 2 layers of primer and paint then laquer?
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Post by BigOL on Aug 18, 2003 11:18:06 GMT -5
The bit infront of the window, is shiney and got a gloss, laquered finish. I don't know how you're gonna prepare that, but I do know if you take the part of the window then you break about four clips, that you will need to replace. So get them from the dealer before you rip it off.
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Post by James206GTI180 on Aug 18, 2003 20:17:35 GMT -5
remember to use acrylic, NOT enamel (enamel will crack with time as it isn't flexible enough for plastics, plus oil and plastic don't mix).... also if the plastic part is flexible, you have to use a special flexi paint. If you don't use it, it will crack no mater how well you prep it.
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Post by keemeng on Aug 18, 2003 20:28:58 GMT -5
Ok thanks yall for that. I actually gave it a go today. i sprayed the mirror base plates n some wind deflectors i got. I kinda screwed up on the base plates. i got lazy n like gave it one coat and stuff and touched it with my finger. lol. But i cnt be bothered to doit again but i did the wind deflectors good. Im going to start on my car interior tomorrow. spraying the interior doors n trimming the door cards.  |
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Post by James206GTI180 on Aug 18, 2003 21:44:37 GMT -5
Take your time with it, it will be worth it in the end... also, remember if it's a metalic colour, only spray in one dirrection.  |
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Post by keemeng on Aug 20, 2003 6:57:50 GMT -5
well i sprayed one door panel in silver n abt to start on the other one....hmmm i cud have done a better job of it. it kinda looks toooooooo silver to me. the only problem i am having is that i need to do a lil retrim for the cards and i have no idea how im going to spray the back when i dunt know how to take it out. lol  |
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