Painting Engine Compartment Updated (PICS)
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Painting Engine Compartment Updated (PICS)
Updated pics!
And for those who asked the paint color is Dupli-Color T191 Ultra Silver Mcc
And for those who asked the paint color is Dupli-Color T191 Ultra Silver Mcc
Last edited by USA-VET; Oct 29, 2004 at 05:10 PM.
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From: That dam place where it rains all the time
Originally Posted by Umrswimr
How did ya do it? I would LOVE to do the same thing, but I needs some help...
Prep, paint, clear?
Prep, paint, clear?
Lots of prep is the Key, I found that out after I'd already painted 2 pieces and had to start over
. First I sand with 220 grit, then primer heavy. Sand primer with 320 then 600-800 until you are happy. Make sure you wash of the dust before you paint 
Then a light coat of clear. Make sure that you use gloves so that the oils from your skin dont get on the surface(makes fish eyes in paint)
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Originally Posted by Umrswimr
I assume you used the spray cans of GM matching paint?
nope, Dupli-Color T191 Ultra Silver Mcc. It's a GM color but I'm not paying $8 for a 6 oz can of GM paint, The Dupil-colr is $4 for a 12 oz can!
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Originally Posted by USA-VET
Lots of prep is the Key, I found that out after I'd already painted 2 pieces and had to start over . First I sand with 220 grit, then primer heavy. Sand primer with 320 then 600-800 until you are happy. Make sure you wash of the dust before you paint Then a light coat of clear. Make sure that you use gloves so that the oils from your skin dont get on the surface(makes fish eyes in paint)
. First I sand with 220 grit, then primer heavy. Sand primer with 320 then 600-800 until you are happy. Make sure you wash of the dust before you paint Then a light coat of clear. Make sure that you use gloves so that the oils from your skin dont get on the surface(makes fish eyes in paint) Multiple heavy coats of paint can backfire later on by cracking, be prone to easy chipping and seperating in chunks from the surface. So it is best to be conservative. Items will still have to be prepped with a good wax/grease removing solvent, and most folks will probably want to trim any of the rough flashing generally found on any molded plastic, to give a better final appearance. Something to consider.
