vtec2011 Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 I recently picked up a Vti lip for a tenner! Chuffed to bits but its silver and my M is burgundy red.. I want to spray it black to go with my black headlight surrounds and black mesh grill. Can you just sand the lip down and spray 2 or 3 coats of gloss paint? I don't want it to go flaky or start cracking over time. Has anyone done this? Thanks for reading, cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knight Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 sand it down, prime it & then paint it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vtec2011 Posted November 19, 2012 Author Share Posted November 19, 2012 Cool I will pick up some primer tomorrow too I never resprayed anything before but its worth a try. Better than paying 80 quid for someone to do it for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knight Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 Cool I will pick up some primer tomorrow too I never resprayed anything before but its worth a try. Better than paying 80 quid for someone to do it for me i would use proper plastic primer too + you need a clear coat to (lacquer)if you seach on the net you find some good info mate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WilkesyMB6 Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 Its all in the preparation mate Take your time and read some guides. I agree that the price of bodyshops are getting higher, and most of the time work getting poorer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simpo Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 As above prep is important give it a good sand intill you p1ssed off with it, when your p1ssed off with sanding it give it another good sand then should be ready. Also primer one day then paint the next or day after Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knight Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 As above prep is important give it a good sand intill you p1ssed off with it, when your p1ssed off with sanding it give it another good sand then should be ready. Also primer one day then paint the next or day afterlove the way you explain things!!! brilliant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simpo Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 I just explain it the way I try to do it but never do lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vtec2011 Posted November 20, 2012 Author Share Posted November 20, 2012 As above prep is important give it a good sand intill you p1ssed off with it, when your p1ssed off with sanding it give it another good sand then should be ready. Also primer one day then paint the next or day afterlove the way you explain things!!! brilliant x2 I have already started sanding it down. I got plastic undercoat and gloss black paint. Should be done and fitted on thursday.. Can't wait! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vtec2011 Posted November 20, 2012 Author Share Posted November 20, 2012 Its all in the preparation mate Take your time and read some guides. I agree that the price of bodyshops are getting higher, and most of the time work getting poorer!Cheers mate.. I have started sanding it down (sore fingers ) but it will be all painted and fitted on thursday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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