Painting Sideskirts?
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Prince of Zamunda
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Painting Sideskirts?
If one was to paint a set of sideskirts (just OEM/factory) how much paint is needed? Other than Primer/ Paint/ Clearcoat/ Compressor/Gun (well the DIY paint threads) what materials are needed since the painting surface is plastic? And precautions?
Also do you need to apply some sort of coating so that the plastic can take road debris abuse?
Also do you need to apply some sort of coating so that the plastic can take road debris abuse?
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Re: Painting Sideskirts? (Jay J)
If they are already painted and the paint is not failing, sand the skirts lightly with 400 grit and paint over. If they are bare plastic, prime them, sand the primer with 400 grit and paint over. One quart would be plenty I would guess. If using clear get one quart color one quart clear. Do they sell smaller amounts then quarts? If so a pint would even be enough but I dont know if they sell pints.
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Re: Painting Sideskirts? (Jay J)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Jay J »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">They are bare plastic. Black. Any promoter or flexing agent needed?</TD></TR></TABLE>
I would use flexing agent. or whatever body shop guys use to paint bumpers.
also, are you sanding them down smooth?
I would use flexing agent. or whatever body shop guys use to paint bumpers.
also, are you sanding them down smooth?
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Re: Painting Sideskirts? (E-Rok)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by E-Rok »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
I would use flexing agent. or whatever body shop guys use to paint bumpers.
also, are you sanding them down smooth?</TD></TR></TABLE>
I guess I will have to.They are bare black, (smooth plastic at the moment)
I would use flexing agent. or whatever body shop guys use to paint bumpers.
also, are you sanding them down smooth?</TD></TR></TABLE>
I guess I will have to.They are bare black, (smooth plastic at the moment)
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Re: Painting Sideskirts? (Jay J)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Jay J »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
I guess I will have to.They are bare black, (smooth plastic at the moment) </TD></TR></TABLE>
dont they have a texture on them?
I guess I will have to.They are bare black, (smooth plastic at the moment) </TD></TR></TABLE>
dont they have a texture on them?
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Re: Painting Sideskirts? (E-Rok)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by E-Rok »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
dont they have a texture on them?</TD></TR></TABLE>
Nope smoothish plastic...
Would a paint-scratch kit work?
dont they have a texture on them?</TD></TR></TABLE>
Nope smoothish plastic...
Would a paint-scratch kit work?
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Re: Painting Sideskirts? (Jay J)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Jay J »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Nope smoothish plastic...
Would a paint-scratch kit work? </TD></TR></TABLE>
it would be really expensive.
Nope smoothish plastic...
Would a paint-scratch kit work? </TD></TR></TABLE>
it would be really expensive.
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Re: Painting Sideskirts? (E-Rok)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by E-Rok »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
it would be really expensive.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Seemed like it was 137 there? I was trying to stay under 70 if possible?
I have access to a compressor if need be?
it would be really expensive.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Seemed like it was 137 there? I was trying to stay under 70 if possible?
I have access to a compressor if need be?
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Re: Painting Sideskirts? (Jay J)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Jay J »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">If one was to paint a set of sideskirts (just OEM/factory) how much paint is needed? Other than Primer/ Paint/ Clearcoat/ Compressor/Gun (well the DIY paint threads) what materials are needed since the painting surface is plastic? And precautions?
Also do you need to apply some sort of coating so that the plastic can take road debris abuse? </TD></TR></TABLE>
I would say 8 oz. sprayable per skirt would be enough to get full coverage. Since it's raw plastic you would want use the same method as painting a raw plastic bumper cover, which is a process. I would use an adhesion promoter, primer sealer, and a flex additive (if you want).
Also do you need to apply some sort of coating so that the plastic can take road debris abuse? </TD></TR></TABLE>
I would say 8 oz. sprayable per skirt would be enough to get full coverage. Since it's raw plastic you would want use the same method as painting a raw plastic bumper cover, which is a process. I would use an adhesion promoter, primer sealer, and a flex additive (if you want).
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