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General => Cosmetic and bodywork matters => Topic started by: gm8 on 22 March 2013, 19:57

Title: painted my mirror covers :)
Post by: gm8 on 22 March 2013, 19:57

Been painting my mirror covers over the past few days , and came out really well.
was looking a bit sorry for itself to begin with
(http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg303/gm8dwj/Picture001_zps8ae8252c.jpg)

used a scotchbrite pad to key it , then a few coats of primer 15 mins apart. Then 2 hours to dry , flat down with 600 grit.
After that I appled a few colour coats , 15 mins apart, then waited 30 mins and applied a light coat of lacquer. After 15-20 mins I applied a wet coat of lacquer being careful to avoid runs.
I was left with this :
(http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg303/gm8dwj/Picture006_zps5e81fd33.jpg)

I let that dry for 24hrs then tonight I gently flatted with 2000 and polished with some g3 and a mirofibre cloth by hand :
(http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg303/gm8dwj/Picture002_zpsf521345e.jpg)

Still a bit orange peely but im well chuffed with the results :thumb:

Title: Re: painted my mirror covers :)
Post by: Murrayedition35 on 22 March 2013, 20:28

Looking a lot better...i bet your well chuffed with the result.. :smiley: