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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: jnufcuk on 31 January 2012, 12:02
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How easy is it to remove standard valances anda spray them to colour code. Got a black car so is it even worth it more importantly?
Thanks
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Would be a piece of piss mate, especially with a black car! :smiley:
Is this to make yourself feel better for not running the smooth bumper with Anni valance :lipsrsealed:
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It is easy mate. Get it off. Sand with various grade of wet and dry. Start with 800 grade then use 1200 then finish off with 2000. Get some PLASTIC primer. 4-5 coats of primer then sand again till your happy with the smoothness. Apply 4-5 coats of your desired colour building up the layers gradually. 15 mins after the final do your first coat of lacquer then apply 4-5 more coats after that. Be careful when applying the lacquer less is best with it as too much will create runs and ruin all the previous work.
I think there might be more info in my build thread as I did the same with my valances.
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It is easy mate. Get it off. Sand with various grade of wet and dry. Start with 800 grade then use 1200 then finish off with 2000. Get some PLASTIC primer. 4-5 coats of primer then sand again till your happy with the smoothness. Apply 4-5 coats of your desired colour building up the layers gradually. 15 mins after the final do your first coat of lacquer then apply 4-5 more coats after that. Be careful when applying the lacquer less is best with it as too much will create runs and ruin all the previous work.
I think there might be more info in my build thread as I did the same with my valances.
+1... Remember to warm the paint up before hand to room temperature. I usually put mine in a pan of warm water for about 10 mins before hand. Then shake it like a polaroid picture... shake it, shake it :laugh:
And be careful not to use the laquer/paint as its coming to the end of the can as it starts spitting blotches when its running out :cry:
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Yup I do the same. A jug of hot water for 10 mins then shake it for 5. Mixes all the paint up properly.
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Would be a piece of piss mate, especially with a black car! :smiley:
Is this to make yourself feel better for not running the smooth bumper with Anni valance :lipsrsealed:
yes it is mate :cry:
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Would be a piece of piss mate, especially with a black car! :smiley:
Is this to make yourself feel better for not running the smooth bumper with Anni valance :lipsrsealed:
yes it is mate :cry:
dont feel bad mate smooth bumper look horrid