Project colour code has begun.....

[mowlamb]

Ok mate cheers, I followed a guide from ukmkiv's which is the only reason I used the filler primer first. Never used it before but thought that the guy who did the guy knew what he was talking about lol! His after pics when he finished his valance looked pretty good too. Oh well. Bit more work to do yet I spose  :embarassed:

[Thom89]

The idea behind Plastic primer, is to alter the surface of the plastic chemically, so that normal primer can bond to it, doing it the other way round, serves no purpose whatsoever, properly done, paint will never flake off, most PPs are clear, and water like in consistency, so there is actually nothing to sand... one covering coat is all that is needed.

Can you post the link to the ukmkiv's thread.. I'm all up for a good read

Thom

[mowlamb]

http://uk-mkivs.net/forums/p/21002/200511.aspx#200511

I have since read through the whole thread and a few pages in it is said that the filler primer shouldn't go on first lol!!

But the original guide I was following clearly states the way I have done it.

[Thom89]

http://uk-mkivs.net/forums/p/21002/200511.aspx#200511

I have since read through the whole thread and a few pages in it is said that the filler primer shouldn't go on first lol!!

But the original guide I was following clearly states the way I have done it.

Yeah just read it, thread started in 2005, but the PP issue not seriously mentioned till 2009
The internet can be a dangerous place like lemmings going over a cliff, they've all, but a few, done it wrong..

Hope you get yours sorted

Thom

[mowlamb]

I've been busy removing the filler primer and sanding the valance to get it smooth. It is currently on it's 3rd coat of primer so once that is all dry I'll get a few pics. My question is this: There are a few scratches that were quite deep and I couldn't sand out. Can I now add a couple of coats of filler primer to help with these scratches?

Also I fitted the sharan badge that I Fully colour coded yesterday. Here are a few pics. Let me know if you think it is better than the normal chrome look as I'm a little unsure on it.

[mowlamb]

Here's the pics of the valance so far:

[mowlamb]

What should the next step be?

[Thom89]

Next step is to rub them carefully down (800grt) give the parts a guide coat, so you know where you've rubbed, and be extra careful near edges. not to rub through to the plastic, wash clean after final rub, dry then degrease, re prime any areas that break through to the bare plastic

Painting should be done in carefully applied single coats, and allowed to dry/flash off between them, Lacquer should be built up in the same way, 3 or 4 even coats should be sufficient..

Thom

[mowlamb]

Cheers mate