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Old 11-14-2008, 03:19 PM
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Default How do you paint your own V1 front lip and side add ons in "Flat Black"

Hi,

I plan to purchase the Veilside style V1 front Lip, and side add ons from Calvin @ CRG (anyone brought those from him? how's the fitments?)

I wanna to paint them in "Flat Black" for my 05 SS.

I wanna to know if any one can tell me how to do it myself?

what are the steps to do it?

do i really need clear coat for flat black paint?

i'm debating on using spray gun or rattle spray can for "Flat Black", what do you guys think?

i'm novice on painting and body kits stuff.....please help me!

Thanks
Old 11-14-2008, 03:20 PM
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novice at painting = do not touch flat finish
Old 11-14-2008, 06:32 PM
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after spoke with some friends....i totally agree with you! but still wanna to try it myself...it sounds very challenging ...any tips will be nice...
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i seriously think you will be much better off taking it to professional shop.
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Try googling it. I painted my rear diffuser flat black and it came out pretty well. You need to sand it first then primer then paint. Just make sure you get the right grit sandpaper.
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If you feel like doing it yourself, go for it. You might surprise yourself, but be prepared to pay the extra when you need a pro to strip and paint it. I painted my upper plenum and had many compliments on this forum. It was my first ever attempt at base coat/clear coat and wet sanding.
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Originally Posted by djl601
Hi,

I plan to purchase the Veilside style V1 front Lip, and side add ons from Calvin @ CRG (anyone brought those from him? how's the fitments?)

I wanna to paint them in "Flat Black" for my 05 SS.

I wanna to know if any one can tell me how to do it myself?

what are the steps to do it?

do i really need clear coat for flat black paint?

i'm debating on using spray gun or rattle spray can for "Flat Black", what do you guys think?

i'm novice on painting and body kits stuff.....please help me!

Thanks

step 1-go to autozone of any of those chain parts stores

step 2- pick up a couple of cans of the color paint you want

step 3- follow directions on can, apply liberally until satisfied

step 4- take lots of pictures and post them here.
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IF you plan on just doing small things in flat black and dont have a paint gun, just go to autozone or something, get some 1,000 grit wet/dry sand paper and wetsand what you want to paint. then buy a can of some satin black and spray. remember mist coats 1 at a time. The more THIN coats the better, not less heavy coats.
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Originally Posted by Z04
step 1-go to autozone of any of those chain parts stores

step 2- pick up a couple of cans of the color paint you want

step 3- follow directions on can, apply liberally until satisfied

step 4- take lots of pictures and post them here.
you forgot

step 5- get ready to get flammed
Old 11-16-2008, 10:10 AM
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Originally Posted by greddyturb0
you forgot

step 5- get ready to get flammed
well, that was a bit obvious i figured it needed to not be listed
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