Paint prep
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Paint prep
I just purchased a roof spoiler and it came unpainted dull matte black looking color. I want to paint it myself. Are there any tips on paint prep? Or was just thinking to take it to a paint shop and let them shoot it
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If you paint it yourself you want to use a Urethane based paint, have a paint shop mix it and then use a 2 stage clear coat like Spraymax 2K clear. Base coat/clear coat is a good system to use. The base coat will go on pretty matte but the clearcoat will make it glossy. If you go with a enamel or acrylic and single stage clear it won't last that long in the sun and chemicals like gasoline/gas fumes can/will ruin it.
You should not have to do too much prep with a new part, scuff it up and wipe it down with a clean rag/alcohol. You will likely have to do some wetsanding and polishing to get it looking good, get orange peel and drips out. I would practice on a spare part before you paint to get your technique down.
You should not have to do too much prep with a new part, scuff it up and wipe it down with a clean rag/alcohol. You will likely have to do some wetsanding and polishing to get it looking good, get orange peel and drips out. I would practice on a spare part before you paint to get your technique down.
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