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How do I paint my parts? :D
« on: May 27, 2011, 03:12:08 pm »
Hi guys, going to try and save a few £ and paint my engine cover myself.
Have seen some people do small parts like steering wheel inserts.
was just wondering how to do it, and what are the best products to get (think I am limited to Halfrauds sprays)
How much do I need to sand?
Do I sand,then prime,then sand again and then top coat?
 
Any advice would be appreciated.
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Re: How do I paint my parts? :D
« Reply #1 on: May 27, 2011, 10:04:00 pm »
start with sanding 240-400-600 grit,
primer
sand primer 600grit
paint then no need to sand
then if using metallic paint if you sand the paint itll look crap so best bet is if you get runs sand them out then repaint then laquer, then sand with 1000 -1500 wet  then polish to a shine
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Re: How do I paint my parts? :D
« Reply #2 on: May 27, 2011, 11:19:49 pm »
That's great thanks for the tip.
Where would you recommend I get the paint from?
Is there any difference depending where I buy it or is it all the same really?  :happy2:
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Re: How do I paint my parts? :D
« Reply #3 on: May 28, 2011, 07:37:10 am »
halfrauds is as good as any for rattle cans
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Re: How do I paint my parts? :D
« Reply #4 on: May 28, 2011, 09:16:32 pm »
Patience is the key, dust free environment and rub down after each coat :happy2:
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Re: How do I paint my parts? :D
« Reply #5 on: May 28, 2011, 09:53:58 pm »
If you want to match the body colour then go to VW - very reasonably priced & the quality is fantastic.
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Re: How do I paint my parts? :D
« Reply #6 on: May 28, 2011, 10:38:25 pm »
So Vw do spray paint??
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Re: How do I paint my parts? :D
« Reply #7 on: May 29, 2011, 12:32:07 am »
Quote from: bodger00 on May 28, 2011, 09:16:32 pm
Patience is the key, dust free environment and rub down after each coat :happy2:

Only place I have is the garden, not the most dust free place in all honesty, maybe try in the utility room instead.
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Re: How do I paint my parts? :D
« Reply #8 on: May 29, 2011, 09:44:13 am »
Quote from: parks on May 28, 2011, 10:38:25 pm
So Vw do spray paint??
They do indeed mate
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Re: How do I paint my parts? :D
« Reply #9 on: May 29, 2011, 10:39:13 am »
Al VW paint is a great match. Just a warning about spraying in the house....it goes everywhere! Don't tell the Mrs :evilgrin:
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Re: How do I paint my parts? :D
« Reply #10 on: May 29, 2011, 10:57:09 am »
Quote from: bodger00 on May 29, 2011, 10:39:13 am
Al VW paint is a great match. Just a warning about spraying in the house....it goes everywhere! Don't tell the Mrs :evilgrin:
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Re: How do I paint my parts? :D
« Reply #11 on: June 08, 2011, 12:24:47 pm »
Had a go at spraying the engine centre strip yesterday, found out the hard way that I had not smoothed it enough, the primer showed up every rough part that I had missed (though it does make it easier to see that I have smoothed it enough this time, just killing me fingers as the sand paper gets a lot of friction, and also using up loads as the primer sticks all over the sandpaper. Is there a thicker primer I could get that would fill all the small cracks/rough parts that i have missed?
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Re: How do I paint my parts? :D
« Reply #12 on: June 08, 2011, 12:29:27 pm »
Filler primer and a lighter grade of paper is advisable
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Re: How do I paint my parts? :D
« Reply #13 on: June 08, 2011, 04:00:34 pm »
Quote from: alexperkins on June 08, 2011, 12:29:27 pm
Filler primer and a lighter grade of paper is advisable
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/HYCOTE-FILLER-PRIMER-SPRAY-PUTTY-400ml-/150587063142?pt=UK_Body_Shop_Supplies_Paint&hash=item230fb03b66#ht_3052wt_905
would that stuff be any use? I have up to 600grit wet and dry sand paper, think that is fine enough?
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Re: How do I paint my parts? :D
« Reply #14 on: June 08, 2011, 04:03:20 pm »
That looks ok.

Halfords do sell a UPOL one which is quite good

Get 1200 grit - 600 is a bit course
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