| rsalicrup | 06-24-2006 06:57 PM |
I would sand it down just to give the paint something to grab on.
| Capt Crunch | 06-24-2006 07:29 PM |
[QUOTE=rsalicrup]I would sand it down just to give the paint something to grab on.[/QUOTE]
what grit sandpaper should I use? sorry, I'm a noooooob
what grit sandpaper should I use? sorry, I'm a noooooob
| WRXDriftR | 06-24-2006 09:33 PM |
[QUOTE=Capt Crunch]what grit sandpaper should I use? sorry, I'm a noooooob[/QUOTE]
This all depends on the desired end result you want. A rougher sand will leave a rough surface for the paint to stick to, but glossy paint will show EVERY little groove, speck, and line on the surface.
You can super-sand that thing down to 2000grit if you want it smooth as glass and then gloss paint would look good (if you make sure NO little dust particles stick to it while drying, then itll look like crapola).
Personally, I used the textured style spraypaint because it hides any surface imperfections, doesnt shine at you, and looks almost stock!
NOTE: I stated in post#1 to use spraypaint specially designed for PLASTICS. Most times regular rattle paint wont stick to plastics, but bubbles on teh surface and never really has a finish worth showing anyone.
This all depends on the desired end result you want. A rougher sand will leave a rough surface for the paint to stick to, but glossy paint will show EVERY little groove, speck, and line on the surface.
You can super-sand that thing down to 2000grit if you want it smooth as glass and then gloss paint would look good (if you make sure NO little dust particles stick to it while drying, then itll look like crapola).
Personally, I used the textured style spraypaint because it hides any surface imperfections, doesnt shine at you, and looks almost stock!
NOTE: I stated in post#1 to use spraypaint specially designed for PLASTICS. Most times regular rattle paint wont stick to plastics, but bubbles on teh surface and never really has a finish worth showing anyone.
| rsalicrup | 06-24-2006 10:03 PM |
You can use 800-1000 grit paper. Use Tamiya grey plastic model primer. It hides fine scratches. You can also use sandable primer but is a bit think for my taste.
This is the primer I'm talking about
[url]http://www.tamiyausa.com/product/item.php?product-id=87042[/url]
Don't use Tamiya white primer !!!!
This is the primer I'm talking about
[url]http://www.tamiyausa.com/product/item.php?product-id=87042[/url]
Don't use Tamiya white primer !!!!
| Capt Crunch | 06-24-2006 11:20 PM |
I was planning on using the pastidip spray, what grit paper should I use... I assume I don't need primer.
| rsalicrup | 06-25-2006 12:59 AM |
There is some paint out there that don't require prime but it chips easy so keep that in mind. If you don't want to use prime use 2000 grit paper but dry.
| vincent-h | 06-25-2006 05:38 PM |
I still wanan see a pic of that aspen white interior!
| KAX | 07-03-2006 12:29 AM |
ive been having problems with the bulb covers staying on. Ive put them on twice and within 15 minutes i see the color go from red to a light orange-yellow. Either the covers are sliding off, or melting off. I took the bulb out and theres nothing on it. i dont feel like continuing to throw bulb covers inside my HVAC, anyone have a good way of keeping them on?
| Handsdown | 07-03-2006 02:34 AM |
[QUOTE=KAX]ive been having problems with the bulb covers staying on. Ive put them on twice and within 15 minutes i see the color go from red to a light orange-yellow. Either the covers are sliding off, or melting off. I took the bulb out and theres nothing on it. i dont feel like continuing to throw bulb covers inside my HVAC, anyone have a good way of keeping them on?[/QUOTE]
:lol: losing the condom inside is never good:lol:
yeah, you're not getting them on far enough and the heat is causing them to fall off. get red tinted glass bulbs, they give a better color.
:lol: losing the condom inside is never good:lol:
yeah, you're not getting them on far enough and the heat is causing them to fall off. get red tinted glass bulbs, they give a better color.
| WRXDriftR | 07-03-2006 10:16 AM |
my HVAC is also glowing a light red/orange color, but everything else (radio, etc) is still a nice dark red.
I tried double condoms over the HVAC, but we all know thats a bad idea! they both popped off one of the lights so it turned white. when I turned the car on the next day and saw the white on one side i just yelled ****!! :(
Im just using singles on the HVAC now, living with the lighter red for now
I tried double condoms over the HVAC, but we all know thats a bad idea! they both popped off one of the lights so it turned white. when I turned the car on the next day and saw the white on one side i just yelled ****!! :(
Im just using singles on the HVAC now, living with the lighter red for now
| KAX | 07-03-2006 02:32 PM |
[QUOTE=Handsdown]:lol: losing the condom inside is never good:lol:
yeah, you're not getting them on far enough and the heat is causing them to fall off. get red tinted glass bulbs, they give a better color.[/QUOTE]
i said cover for a reason! :mad: :p
but where do you get the red bulbs? and what size are they? any pics of yours inside the HVAC?
yeah, you're not getting them on far enough and the heat is causing them to fall off. get red tinted glass bulbs, they give a better color.[/QUOTE]
i said cover for a reason! :mad: :p
but where do you get the red bulbs? and what size are they? any pics of yours inside the HVAC?
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