So im getting my whole car painted, but my painter says that because of the texture on the sideskirts the paint wont stick well and will peel or crack off later. But I have a couple of friends that have had theirs painted with no problems. I searched and all I could find was that I should use some adhesion promoter and some flex additive. Is this true? Any painters or anyone with experience with this please help! Car is being painted friday or saturday!

 

I have painted many sideskirts. I usually just clean them good with dish soap, hit them with some 320 grit and then wash them again with a scuff pad. After they dry either clean them with plastic cleaner or alcohol. Shoot some primer on them and then base/clear(use flex add in the clear). Never had a problem with chipping or pealing. I never use any kind of promoter. I hear bad things about them. Goodluck

 

Ehh maybe find yourself a new painter. Just scuff them with a RED 3M scuff pad and shoot.

 

thanks for the advice guys

bump for getting my authentic ctr front bumper w/ lip and grille, fenders w/ sidemarkers, rear bumper w/ lip, and thin side moldings painted!!