Andy_PC Posted September 21, 2005 Report Share Posted September 21, 2005 And I'm too darned lazy to re-write it so linky to autopia http://autopia.org/forum/showthread.php?threadid=62366 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveStar Posted September 21, 2005 Report Share Posted September 21, 2005 Here ya go Andy... First attempt but I have a few really annoying chips plus a deep scratch to the tailgate. Process this far has been to clean the chip using meths on a Q Tip then apply multiple layers of paint (8 from memory) really thinly - luckily the Halfords touch up kit has a pen applicator ideal for the task with a VERY thin nib. This has been done over the last fortnight or so, allowing at least 24 hours between coats. Tonight wetsanded using 2000 grit W&D (thanks to Pugoman :xyxthumbs ) and hand rubbed with SSR3 (no more than 20 passes to each scratch) Here's the results Next step is to bust out the Makita to bring back the gloss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveStar Posted September 21, 2005 Report Share Posted September 21, 2005 And the first of my winter projects - repainting the front valance, which was stonechipped to hell and back. Not pretty and hardly likely to net me much silverware when I finally chuck my hat into some S&S next year!!! So, removed the valance (good job I renewed all the nuts & bolts when I fitted a new bumper last year), cleaned and sanded with 800 grit W&D to provide a decent surface for the primer to adhere to. 4 coats of gret plastic primer (essential as plastic will flex and plastic primer won't crack) And 5 coats of paint (lightly sanded with 1200 grit W&D in between coats) Tonight put 3 coats of laquer on and a further 3-4 will go on tomorrow than fingers crossed she'll look a lot better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomk Posted September 22, 2005 Report Share Posted September 22, 2005 looks dead good jub ! you just spraying with halfords cans ? how many cans did it take to finish ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_PC Posted September 22, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2005 Yep, just rattle cans so hardly a pro job! Used 2 of primer and 3 of paint and 1 so far of laquer. Total cost not too bad as Halfords are doing 3 for 2 on paint so around £40 so far - a lot better than the £200 I was quoted for front & rear by a bodyshop and more satisfying too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brazo Posted September 22, 2005 Report Share Posted September 22, 2005 Andy did you fill the chips or just flatten the existing paint back? Also whats the eta on a cure time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_PC Posted September 22, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2005 Mixture Brazo - in truth I balked at buying a huge tub of plastic filler (Top Stop) for £15-odd so there's a few chip marks visible if you're fussy but the laquer's actuallty filled most of them right in without sinkage so far. ome scratches sanded right out with the W&D (certainly the deeper ones as visible in the "before" pic above) Cure time - can't recall but I'll follow the guidelines on the cans which from memory are 30 days before polishing etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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