FINISHED PICTURES UPLOADED!!!

[Kenny_1.6]

im just using wet and dry sand paper and my hands,

is a sanding block just a piece of wood with sandpaper wrapped round it???

basically, yes, but has to be completely flat on one side to get the desired effect 

[golfmk31993]

so a sanding block will make sanding easier?


im going to halfords tomorow to get paint so ill get a sanding block aswell,

im now also thinking about laquering it when im finished painting, the paint im using doesnt require laquer but ive been told it will make the paint look more shiny and it will last much longer and protect from chips

[LazyLunatic]

from what ive heard and read, i strongly advise using laquer. you can pick up a 400ml can for like £2-3 from diy store. then just spray a few layers on, totally worth it really for the finish and protection it gives.

LL

[golfmk31993]

laquer it is then

wich laquer do you think i should use,

out of theese?


http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/categorydisplay_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_categoryId_90898_langId_-1_topCategoryId_33958_parentcategoryrn_90886_crumb_33958-90885-90886_topcategory_90886

[LazyLunatic]

dont get plasti-kote. ive used there products before, whether it was just bad luck but the cans are crap and the spray mechanism breaks easy. I went to Chaplins, not sure if it is just in Plymouth, but its like a cheapy/crappy store that sells junk; however, they do have some high quality stuff if you look, just at an awesome price I like that!

From the Halfords list though, get clear lacquer. Don't quite understand the difference between:
-Halfords Clear Lacquer 500ml
-Halfords Clear Lacquer Spray 300ml
Pics are same but not sure. Just make sure you buy it in a spray can, 300ml should be enough for two bumpers but you might want to get 500ml if possible. If someone can confirm the amount needed, as I can't say for sure.

Good Luck, I hope to do my bumpers soon, its such a pain sanding it down! Just done my grill and badges, look pretty smart. Will get pics up in my forum, in dubs section.

LL

[golfmk31993]

i just finished respraying the front bumper and it looks mint, im so glad i went back a sanded more because it looks like a new bumper,

the paint looks spot on , really shiny and it matches the rear bumper perfect, wich im suprised at.


im going to give it time to dry and then ill laquer it, i got a 500ml can of clear laquer from halfords.

how long should i wait before i laquer it?? and should i lightly rub down the paint before i laquer    it seems a shame to touch it with sand paper as its sooooo shiny and mint

[nelds]

i deffo wouldnt sand it, i'd go over with laquer, and more laquer

[golfmk31993]

thats wot i want to do, but on the tin of laquer it says to prepare the painted bumper by lightly sanding with 1200 grit wet and dry paper before applying laquer,

wot do you think?

[vdub virgin]

i wouldnt touch it with sandpaper dude,neva heard of doin this!
if your worried try it on a bit out of site and see wat happens

[golfmk31993]

ok, im just gunna laquer it without sanding then, seems like the best way to me,

how long should i wait before i laquer it, and how many coats of laquer???