Why do people do this!?
06-12-2007, 06:30 PM
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Why do people do this!?
My hood is flat black, spraypaint job I think. Previous owners friend did it for some obscure reason. Decided to try wetsanding down to the original paint under it today, and got some results, but it wasn't worth it. Spray job was so uneven that I'd be hitting red while still trying to get through a thick patch of black in the middle of that spot. Way too time consuming to get it even. Paint was completely fine under it! I'll just respray it...
Look at my beautiful hood
Started sanding, they even sprayed over the emblem
After polishing with some heavy compound and lighter polish on this one spot..
I want red!
Look at my beautiful hood
Started sanding, they even sprayed over the emblem
After polishing with some heavy compound and lighter polish on this one spot..
I want red!
06-12-2007, 06:32 PM
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Re: Why do people do this!? (metal)
A LOT of wetsanding will get you your red back, go slow and be careful. It's not too thick, looks like a single spray job.
06-12-2007, 06:48 PM
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Yeah, way too much effort to sand the whole hood carefully. My friend and I are gonna be spraying my bumpers and trim this weekend anyways, and the hood. Just wanted to see if it was actually salvageable.
06-12-2007, 07:20 PM
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Re: Why do people do this!? (nva2nd)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by nva2nd »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Good luck, looks like youll be there for some time. But im sure it be worth it 
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06-12-2007, 07:22 PM
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Re: Why do people do this!? (WishinItWas)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by WishinItWas »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">to much work for the result, "A" for effort though, just have it painted </TD></TR></TABLE>
It will still have to be sanded off. Painting over spray paint is not a good idea.
It will still have to be sanded off. Painting over spray paint is not a good idea.
06-12-2007, 08:28 PM
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Re: Why do people do this!? (-NA-aLL-thE-wAy-)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by -NA-aLL-thE-wAy- »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
It will still have to be sanded off. Painting over spray paint is not a good idea.</TD></TR></TABLE>
If I'm repainting it, at least I dont have to take my time and do it as slowly and carefully as I would if I was just sanding the black spray off.
It will still have to be sanded off. Painting over spray paint is not a good idea.</TD></TR></TABLE>
If I'm repainting it, at least I dont have to take my time and do it as slowly and carefully as I would if I was just sanding the black spray off.
06-12-2007, 10:06 PM
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i've been asking myself that question for the past 8 years. I still dont know why people rattle can their whole car. One guy said that he bought a body kit and replaced a fender, none of the colors matched so he primered the whole car. idiot.
also, why do people paint oem wheels? trying too hard
also, why do people paint oem wheels? trying too hard
06-12-2007, 10:28 PM
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Re: (NrG)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by NrG »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
also, why do people paint oem wheels? trying too hard</TD></TR></TABLE>
because they don't like the colour?
I'd watch out though, you might find the reason why the hood was painted black in the first place (and that would suck after all that work)... if the hood actually ended up being perfectly fine underneath, then yes.. the original owner = dumb
also, why do people paint oem wheels? trying too hard
</TD></TR></TABLE>because they don't like the colour?
I'd watch out though, you might find the reason why the hood was painted black in the first place (and that would suck after all that work)... if the hood actually ended up being perfectly fine underneath, then yes.. the original owner = dumb
06-12-2007, 11:09 PM
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Re: (DC5_lov3r)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by DC5_lov3r »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">damn ricers with the wannabe cf hood. 
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thats why they do it??
Sticker would have been easier
</TD></TR></TABLE>thats why they do it??
Sticker would have been easier
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