 How to sand/prep/paint ABS plastic., Need help |
 Jan 2, 2013 - 1:16 AM
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Some of you may know that I was going to get a paint job but due to me purchasing a new set of Enkei RPF1. The new paint job is put on hold til summer maybe. I decided to just repaint the GT4 rear splitters that I have myself. Since it doesn't look too hard to attempt. I never done any kind of sanding or painting or yea. Just a FYI I sucked at art. LOL! But to get to the point. I need help to repaint them. As of right now they are RED and want to repaint them with Silver 119. They are OEM and not replicas.
My questions: What grade sand paper? Wet or dry sand? What's the best primer for ABS plastic? Need help on this DIY repaint. Specs: GT4 Rear Splitters OEM ABS plastic material Currently still have the original paint on it I believe Slightly scraped but no holes. See pics. Pics: 
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Jan 2, 2013 - 11:52 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 8, '12 From Hanford/Fresno, Ca Currently Offline Reputation: 20 (100%) |
I'm guessing the sand paper can be bought from HomeDepot? Does it matter what kind of sand paper I use? How far in should I sand it down. Until most of the red paint is gone?
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Jan 3, 2013 - 3:27 AM
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QUOTE (ILoveMySilly97 @ Jan 2, 2013 - 10:52 PM)  I'm guessing the sand paper can be bought from HomeDepot? Does it matter what kind of sand paper I use? How far in should I sand it down. Until most of the red paint is gone? I'd suppose you could. Wal-Mart carries 3M Automotive sandpaper meant for wet sanding. Sand it until the surface is even and smooth. Then can use primer to make a level surface for paint. -------------------- 2001 Miata LS 5-speed
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ILoveMySilly97 How to sand/prep/paint ABS plastic. Jan 2, 2013 - 1:16 AM
Box Wet-sand the entire time. Start with 400, then 60... Jan 2, 2013 - 2:00 AM
Box QUOTE (ILoveMySilly97 @ Jan 2, 2013 - 10... Jan 3, 2013 - 3:27 AM ILoveMySilly97 Makes sense. I believe I saw some at walmart. I... Jan 8, 2013 - 12:09 AM Box Welcome. Glad could be of some help. Remember, i... Jan 8, 2013 - 1:08 AM doctavic I'm going to follow this and paint my splitter... Jan 18, 2013 - 7:41 AM Special_Edy As stated above I'd start with 120-220 grit we... Jan 18, 2013 - 8:36 AM doctavic QUOTE (Special_Edy @ Jan 18, 2013 - 9... Jan 18, 2013 - 9:11 AM ILoveMySilly97 One last question before I start spraying. Im goin... Apr 19, 2013 - 6:25 PM doctavic QUOTE (ILoveMySilly97 @ Apr 19, 2013 - 6... Apr 19, 2013 - 6:43 PM ILoveMySilly97 Ok. Thanks doctavic. Apr 19, 2013 - 7:02 PM Box See post on "Today I...." Apr 19, 2013 - 8:13 PM ILoveMySilly97 Yea, ima run to O'Reilly on Sunday morning to ... Apr 19, 2013 - 10:17 PM Box http://www.duplicolor.com/products/fillerPrimer/ Apr 20, 2013 - 12:16 AM opie_7afe if the red is factory paint, you will get a better... Apr 20, 2013 - 2:04 PM |
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