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Saxjoe
12th February 2013, 18:08
Hi all,

May sound like a silly question but if I buy this http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AEROSOL-SPRAY-PAINT-CITROEN-WICKED-RED-EKQ-150ML-/320903079720?pt=UK_Body_Shop_Supplies_Paint&hash=item4ab7506728

will I be able to spray this http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Citroen-Saxo-MK2-MK-2-Badgeless-Debadged-Honeycomb-Mesh-Sport-Front-Grill-99-04-/221013260229?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&fits=Model%3ASaxo&hash=item33756ab7c5 (it doesn't come red)

Or do I need something else like a primer?
LSOfreak
12th February 2013, 18:34
yes you need to prep it before painting. Im no bodyshop expert, but You need to give it a light sanding to key up the surface. Then a couple coats of primer, a couple coats of paint and a couple coats of clear laquer.

dont spray on too thick or itll run. do it evenly so to not get patches
Chris_O
12th February 2013, 18:36
Make sure you use a plastic primer as well
Saxjoe
12th February 2013, 18:38
yes you need to prep it before painting. Im no bodyshop expert, but You need to give it a light sanding to key up the surface. Then a couple coats of primer, a couple coats of paint and a couple coats of clear laquer.

dont spray on too thick or itll run. do it evenly so to not get patches

Thanks for the reply, I have a sand blaster at work, would this be better for keying up the surface? I used this with the chevrons on my current grill.
James93
12th February 2013, 19:05
Not really worth using a sandblaster tbh, especially not on plastic parts, just a good key up with sandpaper, coat or two of plastic primer (as it will flex with heat and will crack a normal primer) then couple of coats of colour, flat with 1200 grit paper if need be if theres any runs or imperfections e.g bit of dust of a fly landing on your paint grrr! then finally couple of coats of laquer, then chuck it indoors to dry over night!
Bedford126
12th February 2013, 19:14
For fuck sake. I can't even be bothered to give advice on painting any more.
Saxjoe
14th February 2013, 12:32
For fuck sake. I can't even be bothered to give advice on painting any more.

Don't then...why even bother commenting?
Bedford126
14th February 2013, 13:26
Because I am a cunt. But a cunt that knows how to paint just search and you will find what you are looking for.