New guy here, with my first Honda
20-Mar-2010, 12:44 AM
#22
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i used dupli-color self etching primer then dupli-color trim paint. The trim paint can be found at crappy tire, but the primer I got at napa.
How i did it:
1) use a wire wheel to get rid of ALL the old paint
2) light sand (i used 400 grit)
3) clean with brake cleaner and compressed air
4) 2-3 coats of primer
5) light sand again (i used 400 grit)
6) clean with brake cleaner and compressed air
7) 2-3 coats of the trim paint
8) done
Note: For the rear hatch wiper, cover or remove the wiper blade from the wiper arm.
I didn't get the exact results i wanted because i didnt follow step 1 properly, but if you follow all the steps they will look like NEW
How i did it:
1) use a wire wheel to get rid of ALL the old paint
2) light sand (i used 400 grit)
3) clean with brake cleaner and compressed air
4) 2-3 coats of primer
5) light sand again (i used 400 grit)
6) clean with brake cleaner and compressed air
7) 2-3 coats of the trim paint
8) done
Note: For the rear hatch wiper, cover or remove the wiper blade from the wiper arm.
I didn't get the exact results i wanted because i didnt follow step 1 properly, but if you follow all the steps they will look like NEW
20-Mar-2010, 12:52 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Mississauga
Posts: 1,672
i used dupli-color self etching primer then dupli-color trim paint. The trim paint can be found at crappy tire, but the primer I got at napa.
How i did it:
1) use a wire wheel to get rid of ALL the old paint
2) light sand (i used 400 grit)
3) clean with brake cleaner and compressed air
4) 2-3 coats of primer
5) light sand again (i used 400 grit)
6) clean with brake cleaner and compressed air
7) 2-3 coats of the trim paint
8) done
Note: For the rear hatch wiper, cover or remove the wiper blade from the wiper arm.
I didn't get the exact results i wanted because i didnt follow step 1 properly, but if you follow all the steps they will look like NEW
How i did it:
1) use a wire wheel to get rid of ALL the old paint
2) light sand (i used 400 grit)
3) clean with brake cleaner and compressed air
4) 2-3 coats of primer
5) light sand again (i used 400 grit)
6) clean with brake cleaner and compressed air
7) 2-3 coats of the trim paint
8) done
Note: For the rear hatch wiper, cover or remove the wiper blade from the wiper arm.
I didn't get the exact results i wanted because i didnt follow step 1 properly, but if you follow all the steps they will look like NEW
thanks ! great write up
This may be may project for april ! ..
25-Mar-2010, 11:12 PM
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Looks good, it makes such a difference.
Was just reading in the DIY Section about valve cover painting.
http://www.torontocivics.com/f13/diy...inting-154173/
You may want to consider starting a DIY thread if you do something that you'd like to display. It's great for others to see...and, sometimes looking at the excellent work that others have done can be the kickstart we all need to get inspired.
Was just reading in the DIY Section about valve cover painting.
http://www.torontocivics.com/f13/diy...inting-154173/
You may want to consider starting a DIY thread if you do something that you'd like to display. It's great for others to see...and, sometimes looking at the excellent work that others have done can be the kickstart we all need to get inspired.
31-Mar-2010, 08:43 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2009
Posts: 526
31-Mar-2010, 09:09 AM
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i used dupli-color self etching primer then dupli-color trim paint. The trim paint can be found at crappy tire, but the primer I got at napa.
How i did it:
1) use a wire wheel to get rid of ALL the old paint
2) light sand (i used 400 grit)
3) clean with brake cleaner and compressed air
4) 2-3 coats of primer
5) light sand again (i used 400 grit)
6) clean with brake cleaner and compressed air
7) 2-3 coats of the trim paint
8) done
Note: For the rear hatch wiper, cover or remove the wiper blade from the wiper arm.
I didn't get the exact results i wanted because i didnt follow step 1 properly, but if you follow all the steps they will look like NEW
How i did it:
1) use a wire wheel to get rid of ALL the old paint
2) light sand (i used 400 grit)
3) clean with brake cleaner and compressed air
4) 2-3 coats of primer
5) light sand again (i used 400 grit)
6) clean with brake cleaner and compressed air
7) 2-3 coats of the trim paint
8) done
Note: For the rear hatch wiper, cover or remove the wiper blade from the wiper arm.
I didn't get the exact results i wanted because i didnt follow step 1 properly, but if you follow all the steps they will look like NEW
i think im gonna be doing this
good write up!
gotta drop your car soon!
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