Painting front air deflector and grille

[brokeitagain]

Can anyone (paint toad) tell me what i need to paintthe front airdam/ air deflector. I need specifics as i am doing this on my own and can only get stuff from O' Reilly auto parts. I am also plan on painting a new grille so any help there will be appreciated also.

PS the air dam/ deflector is black plastic and needs to be white
Fvcking deer!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[ibanez691]

i always paint mine i prep with water and scotch brite then dx330 then seal , base , clear

[brokeitagain]

Quote: Originally Posted by ibanez691

i always paint mine i prep with water and scotch brite then dx330 then seal , base , clear

ok i need specific names of things like what dx330 is, and what type of sealer to use for plastic the base and clear is pretty self explanatory

[ibanez691]

dx330 is a wax and grease romever its just a air dam get a pint of omni paint in the color you want get a omni sealer qt is all that somes in and get a qt of clear

[brokeitagain]

no other prep is needed?
what about the grille it is gonna need more that just base and clear shot on it isnt it?

[94redSS]

it never hurts to add a plastic flexin additive

[brokeitagain]

i already know i dont need that

[dimedragin22s]

Quote: Originally Posted by ibanez691

i always paint mine i prep with water and scotch brite then dx330 then seal , base , clear

i do it the same way he said but i use adesion promter, you can get some from walmart call bulldog adesion promter, they also have wax and grease remover from bulldog

1. scotch brite pad (RED) useing soap and water
2. clean with wax/grease remover
3. spray adesion remover
4. sealer if you want
5. base coat
6. clear

[brokeitagain]

The rattle can shit wont cause any trouble will it?
Is there a certain type of sealer i should use on either the grille or air dam.
I am mostly worried that its just gonna peel right off on me

[ibanez691]

dont rattle can it please send me 150 ill send you back a front dam painted and shipped dam included

[ibanez691]

rattle can will peal right off on you do it right or call your ins and make a claim man

[RustyButTrusty]

Quote: Originally Posted by ibanez691

dont rattle can it please send me 150 ill send you back a front dam painted and shipped dam included

Does that go for a 94-97' valance painted Indigo Blue also?

[ibanez691]

it should i get them for like 20 bucks for a 98 up reg one a 97 back should cost the same paypal me 150 ill paint you one and send it back

[brokeitagain]

i am an auto tech i am trying to learn a little something about painting and such. so no rattle can thats a given.But i need to know what Professional products are needed to make this work out for me. i have already ordered new parts for this which will be here tomorrow and would like to get this thing put together by monday, i already got a ticket for no Turnsignals and no front plate lol

[96blazer]

It'll look good if you just go with a chrome front end and black valence.

[paint toad]

Quote: Originally Posted by dimedragin22s

i do it the same way he said but i use adesion promter, you can get some from walmart call bulldog adesion promter, they also have wax and grease remover from bulldog

1. scotch brite pad (RED) useing soap and water
2. clean with wax/grease remover
3. spray adesion remover
4. sealer if you want
5. base coat
6. clear

close ...... but let's start with

1. washing your nasty ass greasy hands with dawn dish soap

2.wash your parts with dish soap

3.let dry

4.now you can use a dry red scuff pad....it's easy to do this dry so you can see progress much better

5.after completely scuffed....wash with dish soap again.....after drying make sure there are no shiny spots....if it's shiny repeat step 4

6.you can use wax and grease remover now if you desire.....i prefer windex for prepping plastic

7.blow/tack

8.plastic adhesion promoter is next....bulldog is a good one.....ppg has a couple good ones and also i have used rattle can AP with no problems

9. i recommend a sealer....red scuff pads can leave random 'rake' marks which are easier to fill with sealer than basecoat......your brand of sealer will depend on the paint system used

10.basecoat.....

11.clearcoat.....

btw.....i just painted a brand new gm grille for a red tri-stage blazer......i did it exactly as i explained

i used PPG 'one choice' adhesion promoter.....ncs-2004 (gray) sealer....dbc basecoat.....2002 polyurethane clear

[brokeitagain]

i have the that on the truck now and it looks like shit. i want the air dam painted and the grille painted like it is supposed to be

[brokeitagain]

thanks toad. How much if i drive there for u to paint it?

[paint toad]

Quote: Originally Posted by brokeitagain

thanks toad. How much if i drive there for u to paint it?

you'd have to drop it off.....then pick it up later......i could paint it in my garage or i could use the booth....either way it wouldn't be a one day deal

but it would cost you materials and a 12 pack when you drop it off and a case and a blunt when you pick it up

[brokeitagain]

ill hang with u and drink u beer for beer

[paint toad]

Quote: Originally Posted by brokeitagain

ill hang with u and drink u beer for beer

.........and the blunt?

[brokeitagain]

i can arrange that blunt. Would it be better if i went to GM dealer and just order an airdam in white, And then have just the grille painted. I know from having my hood painted it is not going to be a perfect match without blending. But that gray grille has got to go

[RustyButTrusty]

Toad, is a flex agent not needed?

[paint toad]

Quote: Originally Posted by brokeitagain

i can arrange that blunt. Would it be better if i went to GM dealer and just order an airdam in white, And then have just the grille painted. I know from having my hood painted it is not going to be a perfect match without blending. But that gray grille has got to go

airdams are no longer available with colored plastic.....

if i did it at the shop the white would be a dead match before i painted it

[paint toad]

Quote: Originally Posted by RustyButTrusty

Toad, is a flex agent not needed?

nope....flex agent is temporary(i think 72hrs@70 degrees) and is mainly for re-assembly of flexible parts .........if you read the ppg tech sheets it even tells you 'if the part is on the car flex additive is not necessary'

my new shop wants me to use flex in the sealer but not the clear....it's just for assembly purposes.

[brokeitagain]

damn! off to mall parking lot............................

i was told that the hood would never match without blending....... was i lied to?

[paint toad]

Quote: Originally Posted by brokeitagain

damn! off to mall parking lot............................

i was told that the hood would never match without blending....... was i lied to?

yep....100%

it is a bitch but white can be tinted for a perfect panel match....i just did it today....on the 1/4 panel of a '96 lebaron 'vert

at the new shop.....all solid colors are panel painted....no blending involved

[brokeitagain]

You know its almost worth the 200 mile drive to have it done

[RustyButTrusty]

Quote: Originally Posted by paint toad

nope....flex agent is temporary(i think 72hrs@70 degrees) and is mainly for re-assembly of flexible parts .........if you read the ppg tech sheets it even tells you 'if the part is on the car flex additive is not necessary'

my new shop wants me to use flex in the sealer but not the clear....it's just for assembly purposes.

Well then... I didn't know it was only temporary. Learn something new every day I guess. Thanks!

[paint toad]

Quote: Originally Posted by brokeitagain

You know its almost worth the 200 mile drive to have it done

where you at?

i drive 120 miles round trip,everyday to go to work.......i work in galesburg.....any closer for ya?