Painting Rocker Panels
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Painting Rocker Panels
I have an 80' and my rocker mouldings are getting kinda ugly. Should I just repaint them, and which kind of paint should I use, or should I just go out and buy new ones? Does any one know of a paint that looks like chrome, as for some reason, the brown and gold-platinum paint likes chrome. Thanks!!
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Re: Painting Rocker Panels (YZ450FRACER165)
I painted mine with gloss black Rustoleum Appliance Epoxy spray paint from the Home Depot. Stronger than enamel and slightly more glossy than OEM flat/satin rocker paint. No primer neccesary, just sand, clean with brake cleaner and shoot.
Smells real funky so keep area well ventilated and it takes 24 hours to dry properly. Looks beautiful and so far no chips at all. I highly recommend it.
Brent...
Smells real funky so keep area well ventilated and it takes 24 hours to dry properly. Looks beautiful and so far no chips at all. I highly recommend it.
Brent...
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Re: Painting Rocker Panels (MN-Brent)
Thanks Brent. How many cans did you use? I will go there tomorrow, and will let you know the results!!!
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Re: Painting Rocker Panels (YZ450FRACER165)
I would get 2 since they are only $5-$6 each. I think I did 2 coats on each front and 1 coat on the back side (which was done first).
If I remember I had to go to a few stores since Black was a hard color to find. Green and White were the most common. You might have to try a local/regional hardware store too if the Home Depot isnt carrying that color.
Brent...
If I remember I had to go to a few stores since Black was a hard color to find. Green and White were the most common. You might have to try a local/regional hardware store too if the Home Depot isnt carrying that color.
Brent...
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Re: Painting Rocker Panels (YZ450FRACER165)
If you want it to be really trick, and really easy to maintain, take it to a metal processor and have them remove all the sulfur anodizing, then have it re-anodized black. Remember, correct black panels have a polished aluminum strip above the screw rail.
I took a pair of 79 panels and had them stripped when I wrecked one of my 78 pace car panels. Turned out great.
However, don't go with repops. They just don't fit.
-Steve
I took a pair of 79 panels and had them stripped when I wrecked one of my 78 pace car panels. Turned out great.
However, don't go with repops. They just don't fit.
-Steve
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Re: Painting Rocker Panels (Pacin'California)
If you want it to be really trick, and really easy to maintain, take it to a metal processor and have them remove all the sulfur anodizing, then have it re-anodized black.
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Re: Painting Rocker Panels (YZ450FRACER165)
ok what i did is by that glossy rust alumiom stiff theres a new another name for it u can buy at ace hard where u can buy a pint or gallon i started 2 use that on my frame what i did is sand/grind sown the frame 2 get surface rust off of it then i used a meter cleaner same stuff u use 2 wipe down car with before u paint it. then i took a bruse and apllied it on it its hard 2 2 without a left unless u have teh car jacked up in the air. i need 2 finsh mine after i get this house im buying that has a garage its hard 2 jack up in sand lol :crazy:
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Re: Painting Rocker Panels (Stingray 77)
Yikes man, abreviating things and talking in one continuous sentance makes that a little unreadable!
How permanent is an anodized finish?
How permanent is an anodized finish?
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Re: Painting Rocker Panels (YZ450FRACER165)
Get paint stripper and remove the ugly black finish, there's nice shiny aluminium under there that will really shine with a bit of polishing
These were black too
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These were black too
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Re: Painting Rocker Panels (Stingray 77)
ok what i did is by that glossy rust alumiom stiff theres a new another name for it u can buy at ace hard where u can buy a pint or gallon i started 2 use that on my frame what i did is sand/grind sown the frame 2 get surface rust off of it then i used a meter cleaner same stuff u use 2 wipe down car with before u paint it. then i took a bruse and apllied it on it its hard 2 2 without a left unless u have teh car jacked up in the air. i need 2 finsh mine after i get this house im buying that has a garage its hard 2 jack up in sand lol :crazy:
Here is what I did:
First, I purchased the glossy rust aluminum stuff. There is another name for it, but I am not sure of the name. You can purchase it at Ace hardware. It can be purchased either by the pint or gallon.
I started to use it on my frame. What I did is sand / grind down the frame to get the surface rust off. Then, I used a meter cleaner (same stuff you use to wipe an object down with before you paint it). I took a brush and applied the meter cleaner. It is difficult to do unless you have the car jacked up in the air.
I am hoping to finish mine in the garage after I purchase my new home. I find it terribly difficult to jack the car up in sand. :lol: :crazy:
(and yes, I am being a :jester :conehead :hat )
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