what spray paint

[vt_wagon_guy]

what spray paint should i use to paint my dash facia, and can someone please leave a detail step by step on removal and painting?

cheers

[rpm]

by a Gregory's manual, tis not that hard. What colour is the car??

[1vngal]

Somehow I don't think the Gregorys covers that topic

But, good question. You could just go and attack the facia with a few cans of $2 spray paint, and be VERY disappointed with the result.

Basically, the prep work you do is more important than what paint you use in the end.

Lightly sandback the facia and go over it with prepsol, then a coat or two of a plastic primer. Let dry, and the lightly sand again, and go over with the prepsol once more. Then paint away. I'd suggest a clear coat over top to protect the paint work and it will also help keep it clean.

If you need any more detail, (bit basic, sorry bout that ) just ask.

[HoZy]

Somehow I don't think the Gregorys covers that topic

But, good question. You could just go and attack the facia with a few cans of $2 spray paint, and be VERY disappointed with the result.

Basically, the prep work you do is more important than what paint you use in the end.

Lightly sandback the facia and go over it with prepsol, then a coat or two of a plastic primer. Let dry, and the lightly sand again, and go over with the prepsol once more. Then paint away. I'd suggest a clear coat over top to protect the paint work and it will also help keep it clean.

If you need any more detail, (bit basic, sorry bout that ) just ask.

Since when do you use prepsol on plastic? tsk tsk tsk

Cheers
MaT

[1vngal]

Since when do you use prepsol on plastic? tsk tsk tsk

Cheers
MaT

I've used prepsol on anything I've ever painted. Plastic, metal whatever it maybe.... And it's used by my dad's missus who has painted now 3 motorbikes. And what are the fairings made of? Plastic.

I've never known anyone to have a problem with it....

[HoZy]

I've used prepsol on anything I've ever painted. And it's used by my dad's missus who has painted now 3 motorbikes. And what are the fairings make of? Plastic.

I've never known anyone to have a problem with it....

One of the first things in painting industry, Learn the difference between prepsol , Prepwash & Plastiprep.

Industry standard prepsol = Melty Melty....

[1vngal]

One of the first things in painting industry, Learn the difference between prepsol , Prepwash & Plastiprep.

Industry standard prepsol = Melty Melty....

Well to be completely honest, I've always just called it wax and grease remover. But i got sick of people asking me what it was. If they don't know how to find the 'prepsol' thats safe for plastic, well more fool them.

[HoZy]

Well to be completely honest, I've always just called it wax and grease remover. But i got sick of people asking me what it was. If they don't know how to find the 'prepsol' thats safe for plastic, well more fool them.

Better off saying "Wax & Grease Remover" I mostly refer to it as that for plastics, Safer because most Wax & Grease Removers = Plastic safe unless there industry specific versions or stated on can.

^_^

Cheers
MaT

[EXCESSV]

what spray paint should i use to paint my dash facia, and can someone please leave a detail step by step on removal and painting?

cheers

there is a step to step guide on this on the forum.
its been done to bits.
have a search and you will find

here you go...some to start you off with
Painting the dash but not all of it
Tips when painting the dash?

[rpm]

[QUOTE=1vngal;597675]Somehow I don't think the Gregorys covers that topic

QUOTE]


not the painting part but it does show you how to remove the dash

[LGberlina]

Just had mine painted piano black by a crash shop 4 $80. well worth it

[ceravz]

I just used armaol to wipe it down, primed it 2 times and sprayed 4 coats of blue and its still holding up doing the doors next with vinayl spray

[andyos]

I gave a light sand with fine wet and dry.Washed.Then used 2 coats of primer.Used a can of VHT vinyl spray from Autobahn.Lastly use a can of clear coat to really make it shine.Mine has held up for 18 months now no prob and everyone who sees it comments on it.

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