MK5 Golf GTI
All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: H18Golf on July 21, 2017, 10:14:55 am
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Hi all,
After reading through the discussion on using plastidip on the honeycomb grill, I will definitely be doing this the next chance I get a few hours spare. I had a look at my red grill strip today and noticed that it was looking a bit tired as well. Thought I may as well sort this at the same time.
Just wondering if anyone has done this already and if so how it was done. I had a look on eBay and can only find matt red plastidip which I doubt will make the strip stand out. Was thinking it may be a rub down job then paint with a gloss finish. If this is the case does anyone have any tips on how to get the best finish as the last thing I spray painted was an old BMX I had about 20 years ago? Tips on what to use to rub down, should I use primer before the gloss finish, reckon I would then finish with lacquer.
Any help and tips are greatly appreciated. :happy2:
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Clean off with IPA
Fill any stone chips
Very light sand with 1800 grit to give a better bonding surface
Clean off with IPA once more before painting
VHT red paint spray x 3 fine coats
Clear lacquer x 3 fine coats
Leave 30mins between coats and remember that less is more.
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Red vinyl wrap might be a good shout?
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You can get a grille off eBay for around £30 so for the effort of spraying the strip and buying paint, laquer and sandpaper + time and effort you would probably be nearer the price of just buying a grille. Just my 2p.
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All good shouts. New grill may be the an option, just worried the fit might not be as good.
Thanks for the run down on painting @lukemk5gti (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=10176) , also vinyl wrap may be an idea.