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Spoiler DIY Painting Advice - MY95 - 16-01-2014

Has anyone done this before and have any tips?
I know that sand paper, primer, spray paint and clear coat is needed but just wanting to know how other people would/have done it?

RE: Spoiler DIY Painting Advice - zx_volcane - 16-01-2014

Take your time with every stage, don't rush anything. Prep work is key, as is a warm, clean, dust free environment to paint in.

I always get impatient at the last minute and ruin it :p

Re: RE: Spoiler DIY Painting Advice - WiNgNuTz - 16-01-2014

(16-01-2014, 11:10 AM)zx_volcane Wrote: Take your time with every stage, don't rush anything. Prep work is key, as is a warm, clean, dust free environment to paint in.

I always get impatient at the last minute and ruin it :p

Exactly this really.

I did mine in my mums shed in the end, hung up on a piece of string from one of the bolts. As said though, I kinda rushed the lacquer stage, and one end of the spoiler only ended up with a VERY light coat that didn't really cover properly. Dodgy

RE: Spoiler DIY Painting Advice - Grant - 16-01-2014

Don't do it when it's raining outside (if you are painting in a garage or shed etc) and make sure you are in a warm environment Smile

RE: Spoiler DIY Painting Advice - MY95 - 16-01-2014

(16-01-2014, 11:10 AM)zx_volcane Wrote: Take your time with every stage, don't rush anything. Prep work is key, as is a warm, clean, dust free environment to paint in.

I always get impatient at the last minute and ruin it :p

Thanks, yes would be done in a barn or shed etc, you sound like you have done it quite a few times before?
(16-01-2014, 11:20 AM)Grant Wrote: Don't do it when it's raining outside (if you are painting in a garage or shed etc) and make sure you are in a warm environment Smile

thanks, wouldn't be doing it outside in the rain anyway haha Smile
(16-01-2014, 11:14 AM)WiNgNuTz Wrote:
(16-01-2014, 11:10 AM)zx_volcane Wrote: Take your time with every stage, don't rush anything. Prep work is key, as is a warm, clean, dust free environment to paint in.

I always get impatient at the last minute and ruin it :p

Exactly this really.

I did mine in my mums shed in the end, hung up on a piece of string from one of the bolts. As said though, I kinda rushed the lacquer stage, and one end of the spoiler only ended up with a VERY light coat that didn't really cover properly. Dodgy

thanks for sharing your experience, so what items did you buy to paint yours?
What kind of black spray paint would go best with my silver 306?

RE: Spoiler DIY Painting Advice - WiNgNuTz - 16-01-2014

I bought the standard issue primer, paint and lacquer, already had wet n dry paper in a range of grades, but I would recommend a good seeing to with 1200 grit between coats, ESPECIALLY after each coat of primer, to help reduce the orange peel effect when you're finished.

RE: Spoiler DIY Painting Advice - MY95 - 16-01-2014

(16-01-2014, 12:22 PM)WiNgNuTz Wrote: I bought the standard issue primer, paint and lacquer, already had wet n dry paper in a range of grades, but I would recommend a good seeing to with 1200 grit between coats, ESPECIALLY after each coat of primer, to help reduce the orange peel effect when you're finished.

What do you mean by standard issue items, as in Peugeot official primer, paint etc? Thanks!

RE: Spoiler DIY Painting Advice - Grant - 16-01-2014

I was more talking about the humidity in the atmosphere. It will affect the paint Smile

RE: Spoiler DIY Painting Advice - MY95 - 16-01-2014

(16-01-2014, 12:31 PM)Grant Wrote: I was more talking about the humidity in the atmosphere. It will affect the paint Smile

Thanks mate Smile

Re: RE: Spoiler DIY Painting Advice - WiNgNuTz - 16-01-2014

(16-01-2014, 12:27 PM)MY95 Wrote: What do you mean by standard issue items, as in Peugeot official primer, paint etc? Thanks!

Nah, halfrauds own mate, the Diablo paint I bought from there was actually a pretty close match, but sometimes it can be miles out!

RE: Spoiler DIY Painting Advice - Grant - 16-01-2014

(16-01-2014, 02:53 PM)WiNgNuTz Wrote:
(16-01-2014, 12:27 PM)MY95 Wrote: What do you mean by standard issue items, as in Peugeot official primer, paint etc? Thanks!

Nah, halfrauds own mate, the Diablo paint I bought from there was actually a pretty close match, but sometimes it can be miles out!

It depends on what age your car is as Peugeot, being Peugeot, used a gazillion different shades for some colours.

RE: Spoiler DIY Painting Advice - WiNgNuTz - 16-01-2014

Yeah I know, and it all depends what shade halfords have in when you decide to buy some! lol

RE: Spoiler DIY Painting Advice - Grant - 16-01-2014

Yeah lol exactly that!

RE: Spoiler DIY Painting Advice - WiNgNuTz - 16-01-2014

Basically, I got lucky when I bought the paint for my spoiler and sideskirts! Wink

Re: Spoiler DIY Painting Advice - kentiiboii - 16-01-2014

Use plastic primer. It sticks much better. :-) as said before take your time, Clean the surface, warm the cans up. Prep work is the key. Give it plenty of time to stiffen up before fitting because I had tape marks on mine. But sanded them out and and polished it up.