MK5 Golf GTI
All Things Mk5 => How to Guides / Troubleshooting => Topic started by: big al on May 27, 2011, 03:12:08 pm
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Hi guys, going to try and save a few £ and paint my engine cover myself.
Have seen some people do small parts like steering wheel inserts.
was just wondering how to do it, and what are the best products to get (think I am limited to Halfrauds sprays)
How much do I need to sand?
Do I sand,then prime,then sand again and then top coat?
Any advice would be appreciated.
Thanks
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start with sanding 240-400-600 grit,
primer
sand primer 600grit
paint then no need to sand
then if using metallic paint if you sand the paint itll look crap so best bet is if you get runs sand them out then repaint then laquer, then sand with 1000 -1500 wet then polish to a shine
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That's great thanks for the tip.
Where would you recommend I get the paint from?
Is there any difference depending where I buy it or is it all the same really? :happy2:
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halfrauds is as good as any for rattle cans
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Patience is the key, dust free environment and rub down after each coat :happy2:
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If you want to match the body colour then go to VW - very reasonably priced & the quality is fantastic.
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So Vw do spray paint??
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Patience is the key, dust free environment and rub down after each coat :happy2:
Only place I have is the garden, not the most dust free place in all honesty, maybe try in the utility room instead.
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So Vw do spray paint??
They do indeed mate
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Al VW paint is a great match. Just a warning about spraying in the house....it goes everywhere! Don't tell the Mrs :evilgrin:
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Al VW paint is a great match. Just a warning about spraying in the house....it goes everywhere! Don't tell the Mrs :evilgrin:
:signLOL:
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Had a go at spraying the engine centre strip yesterday, found out the hard way that I had not smoothed it enough, the primer showed up every rough part that I had missed (though it does make it easier to see that I have smoothed it enough this time, just killing me fingers as the sand paper gets a lot of friction, and also using up loads as the primer sticks all over the sandpaper. Is there a thicker primer I could get that would fill all the small cracks/rough parts that i have missed?
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Filler primer and a lighter grade of paper is advisable
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Filler primer and a lighter grade of paper is advisable
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/HYCOTE-FILLER-PRIMER-SPRAY-PUTTY-400ml-/150587063142?pt=UK_Body_Shop_Supplies_Paint&hash=item230fb03b66#ht_3052wt_905
would that stuff be any use? I have up to 600grit wet and dry sand paper, think that is fine enough?
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That looks ok.
Halfords do sell a UPOL one which is quite good
Get 1200 grit - 600 is a bit course
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I would say 600 grit is definately too coarse! 2000 grit between coats is advisable. The higher the grit no, the more of the smaller imperfections that can be taken out. If you use a coarse grit you could actually be making it worse.
Hope this helps
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I was using 600 grit just to get the primer out and smooth out the plastic to get a good base layer, then once I have the basecoat down in primer then i'll go for 2000 grit?
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Ah fair enough then, I did not read the full post. Any time you use coarse paper the fine scratches need removing by moving up the grit range. 2000 grit does not feel like much but it does work......but it must be used with water. Soak the sheets beforehand for 10 mins and use a water spray whilst working....inspect regularly.
It's an art to be honest :happy2:
Just as a side thought some people have had really good results using just a high build primer without trying to sand out.
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Ah fair enough then, I did not read the full post. Any time you use coarse paper the fine scratches need removing by moving up the grit range. 2000 grit does not feel like much but it does work......but it must be used with water. Soak the sheets beforehand for 10 mins and use a water spray whilst working....inspect regularly.
It's an art to be honest :happy2:
Just as a side thought some people have had really good results using just a high build primer without trying to sand out.
The amount of time it's taking to do I think I may just give up on sanding and get a high build primer tomorrow, just a shame as I spent a fiver on the other primer that doesn't seem very good.
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How have you got on with this Al? wondered whether it's something i am too practically rubbish at doing or not.
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I tried my hardest some bits I did get pretty smooth. But some I just could not do. Gave up and gave the Part away in the end. Bodyshop or bust for me I'm afraid to say.