Spoiler DIY Painting Advice

[MY95]

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?

[zx_volcane]

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

[WiNgNuTz]

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.

[Grant]

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

[MY95]

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?

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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

thanks, wouldn't be doing it outside in the rain anyway haha

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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.

thanks for sharing your experience, so what items did you buy to paint yours?

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What kind of black spray paint would go best with my silver 306?

[WiNgNuTz]

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.

[MY95]

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!

[Grant]

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

[MY95]

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

Thanks mate

[WiNgNuTz]

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!

[Grant]

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.

[WiNgNuTz]

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

[Grant]

Yeah exactly that!

[WiNgNuTz]

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

[kentiiboii]

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.