markrzs Posted September 6, 2007 Share Posted September 6, 2007 I'm expecting a delivery soon of a pair of oem ( plastic ) spats, thing is I want to have a go at spraying them myself Does anyone have any tips for me that would be useful ? At the moment they are painted black so obviously i'll need to sand them down and prep them so anymore help would be much appreciated. Oh almost forgot i've found a place local to me that can sort me out some appropriate colour paint the company concerned has a good reputation for colour matches. Cheers Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Raven Posted September 6, 2007 Share Posted September 6, 2007 Yeah get someone who knows what they are doing to do it. Best advise i can give is dont be to hasty lots of coats not 2 big ones. Good luck mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R32 Posted September 6, 2007 Share Posted September 6, 2007 have you done it before?have you got a spray gun?prep is everything, what colour you painting them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markrzs Posted September 6, 2007 Author Share Posted September 6, 2007 No spray gun the colour is Gunmetal 6NO. It's always worth having a go yourself so I do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R32 Posted September 6, 2007 Share Posted September 6, 2007 Don't do it with cans!! get someone who knows what thay are doing between £100-150+paint in the long run it will be cheaper:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky-Ricky Posted September 6, 2007 Share Posted September 6, 2007 If they are already painted, and it is in good condition, just scotchbrite them and wipe them over with spirit wipe, not sure if gunmetal needs a colour base coat, but you should be Ok with black, once prepped, than give them three or four light coats, letting them flash off before re coat, and then give them two coats of lacquer, if you want more info give me a shout at the Brighton meet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R32 Posted September 6, 2007 Share Posted September 6, 2007 With spray cans:Pling: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markrzs Posted September 6, 2007 Author Share Posted September 6, 2007 Cool, cheers Dick. I should hopefully get them though the post before the weekend so can find out the condition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky-Ricky Posted September 6, 2007 Share Posted September 6, 2007 Probably easier for a first timer to use spray cans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markrzs Posted September 6, 2007 Author Share Posted September 6, 2007 Probably easier for a first timer to use spray cans. Just what I was thinking mate, cheers guys. In the end if it all goes tits up i'll get the sprayed at a body shop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R32 Posted September 7, 2007 Share Posted September 7, 2007 Don't do it with cans!! get someone who knows what thay are doing between £100-150+paint in the long run it will be cheaper:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted September 7, 2007 Share Posted September 7, 2007 Do it yourself.. as others have mentioned prep is key... your base needs to be spot on perfect, something like a high build primer then rub it back a bit and put your colour on. Being metallic you will need a lacquer. Don't rush that is the main thing, let the various layers dry properly and don't be tempted to rush it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShamelessTT Posted September 7, 2007 Share Posted September 7, 2007 I sprayed a FG bonnet with my old man once in black, we had a spray gun etc.....However the pains of keeping tiny bits out the paint, getting an even colouring, buying the paint and lacker and the time spent means that i saved nothing and might aswell have spent the £200 the bodyshop wanted. And after all that the quality of spray compared to the cars paint job was no where near so i ended up cutting the bonnet back, priming it again and selling it on!. Its just not worth it, in my experience! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R32 Posted September 7, 2007 Share Posted September 7, 2007 I sprayed a FG bonnet with my old man once in black, we had a spray gun etc.....However the pains of keeping tiny bits out the paint, getting an even colouring, buying the paint and lacker and the time spent means that i saved nothing and might aswell have spent the £200 the bodyshop wanted. And after all that the quality of spray compared to the cars paint job was no where near so i ended up cutting the bonnet back, priming it again and selling it on!. Its just not worth it, in my experience! :clap: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Nicholas Posted September 7, 2007 Share Posted September 7, 2007 you're gonna have a nightmare matching that up mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miko_supra Posted September 7, 2007 Share Posted September 7, 2007 patients is everything! and make sure you get a decent prep wipes and surface prep solution, as tiny bits of fluff will show up very easily. the primer will go on really easily, your can spray unevenly and all over the place and it will still be fine, but dont let this fool you as the colour has to be put on just right. make sure that the gun properly set up ie..right pattern and paint flow, as you can end up with allot of over spray with a bad pattern, or drenching the thing with too much paint flow, causing runs and puddles etc... I'd recomend buying allot of paint too for practicing. usually about £20/25 for 500ml, which should do you for practicing and errors. any questions just send me a pm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miko_supra Posted September 7, 2007 Share Posted September 7, 2007 oh and it's worht while getting a rotary polisher and some g3 rubbing compound, as dull bits and small bits of dirt can often come out using this once the jobs been done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R32 Posted September 7, 2007 Share Posted September 7, 2007 And a spray gun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markrzs Posted September 7, 2007 Author Share Posted September 7, 2007 And a spray gun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R32 Posted September 7, 2007 Share Posted September 7, 2007 Pay for the paint and P&p ill do them for free:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted September 7, 2007 Share Posted September 7, 2007 believe it or not i sprayed my capri with cans outside my house one panel at a time ,prep is a must and dont rushwasnt 100% but you had to look close to see any imperfections Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miko_supra Posted September 7, 2007 Share Posted September 7, 2007 believe it or not i sprayed my capri with cans outside my house one panel at a time ,prep is a must and dont rushwasnt 100% but you had to look close to see any imperfections jeez, how much did that cost in cans?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waderz06 Posted September 7, 2007 Share Posted September 7, 2007 believe it or not i sprayed my capri with cans outside my house one panel at a time ,prep is a must and dont rushwasnt 100% but you had to look close to see any imperfections That capri is soo cool! Old skool rules. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted September 7, 2007 Share Posted September 7, 2007 jeez, how much did that cost in cans?! bout 20 quid but it was a while ago late 70"S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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