Ok so im getting my kit today and im trying to make a list of paint things that im gonna need.

1) Paint and Clear Coat
2) Flex additive for paint
3) Pad to scrub urethane to get the oils off (i searched and this is suppose to be the way to do it sanding down is suppose to screw it up)
4) 3M red grade scotch pad
5) Plastic prep cleaner
6) Some cloth or paper towels
7) soap and water

I got this from tnbigdawg in an archive search https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=381442

Scuff with a 3M RED grade scotch pad. You DO NOT use Wax and Grease Remover on plastics/urethanes because this opens up the pores, instead use a plastic prep cleaner which you can get from your local autobody supply store.
First wash the parts with soap and water,
then use the cleaner,
then scuff,
use the cleaner again,
tack cloth it to get dust off,
use an adhesion promoter,
use a primer Sealer right before applying base color and clear.(make sure you use a flex additive in the primer sealer....its not neccesary to add it in the base or clear if you are using a Urathane Paint System)

Does anyone object to this method or have a better way of doing it? It sounds like he knows what he's talking about so as of now im gonna do it this way. If there are any other tips for putting on the WW kit please let me know. Mainly i want more advice on putting the sideskirts on do i need to take off all of the moldings? Thanks in advance

 

my advice= pay a professional. a screwed up install/paint on a body kit is soooo ghetto.

*Edit* it could look alright if you go for the somewhat stealth flat black spray paint look.


Modified by DJ_SaNdOz at 7:52 PM 7/14/2003

 

or be like me and forget about paint. At least my Urethane WW kit matches my car. haha.. Boy i wish i can even afford a ghetto paint job.

 

Nobody painted their own kit? I have extra paint from when i painted my car and my grandpa has the gun and everything. I dont want to pay $$$ when i can do it myself. The shops down here screw things up all the time anyways and they're ********* about giving refunds. I dont think painting it will be that hard, fitting it on is another story....

 

If you are comfortable with your application skills..do it! It seems you dont have a good shop neer by...so save the money, and do it yourself! Silver should be easy to do...just be careful of overspray...and make sure you prep properly. It sounds like you pretty much know what you are doing.....Good Luck

and post pics!..maybe a step by step pic..for those that could use your visual help with thier projects...