plan to paint rear lip by my self....., but not sure what paint to buy and what to do Options

[daazndood]

hey guys. i just recently bought a rear lip. i plan to by front splitters soon to complete the look (already got factory sideskirts). anyways, i plan on doing everything myself. im gonna paint it myself and install it myself. its a self pride kinda thing. i dont want anyone else doing anything to my car. plus its expensive

anyways, im not sure what paints i should use, how many coats to use etc. if anyone could give me a guide or a few pointers it would be very helpful. i tried using the search function here but it didnt turn out so well for me....

[DeW_H0e_GT]

i would go to a body shop n ask if they can get u some factory paint in gallons....if they cant, jus go to any paint mixer store that matches paint....u can google that but ive lost the website where order it from....ive bought 4 cans for the front lip, side skirts, n rear extensions......and couple cans of uv clear coat n belive me its not cheap.....runs me down to about $150....and dont forget to get some sandpaper.......more specific 1500 grits, 2000 grits.....because of the nature of the fiberglass...im pretty sure the lip u bought is already primered n ready for paint....if not, grab some more sandpaper from 600 grits n above......sand it lightly til its smooth, going from 600, then gradually going up, primer it n start on yoru base coat, i did 3 coats, wetsand with 1500 grit sandpaper, then 2000 grit, finally sprayed the clear coat on......covered the parts with rubbing compund and waxed it with some $25 wax i bought at advance...preferably meguairs......hope this helps a little...

anbody else got any tips?....i did it only a few times after reading coomer's post on his yellow coupe

[daazndood]

....ive bought 4 cans for the front lip, side skirts, n rear extensions......

hey, thanks for the help, but i was wondering, you bought 4 cans total for all the parts? and im guessing these are the 12 ounce spray cans right?

also is there anything i can do to the lip itself to strenghen it or anything like that?