Si Grille Paintjob - Page 5

c_bongo · 02-20-2008, 09:14 PM

im not sure what you are talking about. but take that primed piece up there, sand it again with probably 320 or higher. then reprime it, sand that with a higher grit to get it smooth, put your color on, then clear it, if the clear is bumpy, wet sand it with 1500-2000 grit, then buff it (or polish it by hand)

but whoever sanded that looks like they used a wire brush.

dorkiedoode · 02-20-2008, 09:28 PM

damn look like i have to do it again.. cause that is not prime that is the actual paint color. so there is no way to make that paint smooth now beside doing it over right?

***J-Ro*** · 02-20-2008, 09:55 PM

No, unfortunately. To smooth it, you will have to sand it down with 320 grit or higher and re-prime, paint and clear.

dorkiedoode · 02-20-2008, 10:05 PM

How about i sand it out with 320, prime it, sand the prime with 400, paint it, sand it with 400, last coat of paint sand with 800, and clear it?

***J-Ro*** · 02-20-2008, 10:09 PM

Yeah, that will work, just make sure you don't go through the paint when you sand. And make sure you're always wetsanding.

dorkiedoode · 02-20-2008, 10:27 PM

thank everyone for helping, greatly appreciated.

c_bongo · 02-20-2008, 10:31 PM

that is an odd color

dorkiedoode · 02-20-2008, 10:53 PM

it not for the civic. it white for an accord.

***J-Ro*** · 02-21-2008, 05:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dorkiedoode

thank everyone for helping, greatly appreciated.

No worries. That's what the 8th is for

***J-Ro*** · 03-02-2008, 05:14 PM

Alright, updates!!

I went to a NAPA/CMAX in town this weekend, and I knew immediately that these guys know what they're doing, since they have an entire section of the store dedicated to paint. The guy let me go outside and colour-match the mixed paint before he put it in the can too, which was cool. I bought another can of the colour-matched paint since the old one was a mis-match (I checked) and I bought better quality clearcoat:

Info for the paint:

The rest of the process was the same as in my original post... and this time the paint DID match! The clearcoat also cured much smoother than the other stuff I was using.

Finally, INSTALLED PICS! Today was a crappy day weather-wise, so I'll take some better shots when we actually get some sun.

ViperSam · 03-02-2008, 06:12 PM

nice!

which NAPA location did you go to? I need to get myself a can of TW

***J-Ro*** · 03-02-2008, 06:23 PM

1825 Mississauga Rd.... I definitely recommend them over the one in Milton.

**GETxERxDONE** · 03-02-2008, 07:11 PM

sweet! i got my can of ASM..whats the best thing to test how it matches on?

ameuba10 · 03-02-2008, 07:25 PM

that is so sexy, great job! id rep if i could...

***J-Ro*** · 03-02-2008, 09:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GETxERxDONE

sweet! i got my can of ASM..whats the best thing to test how it matches on?

Plastic is probably your best bet, but anything non-porous should work--porous materials will soak up the paint and make them look darker (usually) than they really are. Ideally you should also apply primer on your test piece first, but that's getting a little anal retentive

Gonzo · 03-02-2008, 10:03 PM

Pics with more light plz. KTHXBAI.

Nice job. I do love me some Atomic Blue.

That is awesome NAPA can make spray paint for you. Didn't know that!

***truflip*** · 03-02-2008, 10:09 PM

sweeeet ur cars so nice

***J-Ro*** · 03-02-2008, 10:13 PM

^ Thanks

And I will get more pictures... today was really overcast, so no good for pictures....

KevTazY · 03-06-2008, 10:01 PM

beautifully done
pic?

djpaw · 03-22-2008, 03:02 PM

You are my Atomic Blue Hero.....everything I want to do..J-Ro's done it !!

02-20-2008, 09:55 PM	#83 (permalink)
*J-Ro* Six eyes Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Ontario Age: 29 Posts: 4,882 Jason	No, unfortunately. To smooth it, you will have to sand it down with 320 grit or higher and re-prime, paint and clear. __________________ I'm so JDM, my girlfriend is Japanese. 私はあまりにもJDMなので、私の彼女は日本人です。

02-20-2008, 10:09 PM	#85 (permalink)
*J-Ro* Six eyes Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Ontario Age: 29 Posts: 4,882 Jason	Yeah, that will work, just make sure you don't go through the paint when you sand. And make sure you're always wetsanding. __________________ I'm so JDM, my girlfriend is Japanese. 私はあまりにもJDMなので、私の彼女は日本人です。

03-02-2008, 05:14 PM	#90 (permalink)
*J-Ro* Six eyes Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Ontario Age: 29 Posts: 4,882 Jason	Alright, updates!! I went to a NAPA/CMAX in town this weekend, and I knew immediately that these guys know what they're doing, since they have an entire section of the store dedicated to paint. The guy let me go outside and colour-match the mixed paint before he put it in the can too, which was cool. I bought another can of the colour-matched paint since the old one was a mis-match (I checked) and I bought better quality clearcoat: Info for the paint: The rest of the process was the same as in my original post... and this time the paint DID match! The clearcoat also cured much smoother than the other stuff I was using. Finally, INSTALLED PICS! Today was a crappy day weather-wise, so I'll take some better shots when we actually get some sun. __________________ I'm so JDM, my girlfriend is Japanese. 私はあまりにもJDMなので、私の彼女は日本人です。 Last edited by J-Ro; 03-02-2008 at 05:29 PM.

03-02-2008, 06:23 PM	#92 (permalink)
*J-Ro* Six eyes Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Ontario Age: 29 Posts: 4,882 Jason	1825 Mississauga Rd.... I definitely recommend them over the one in Milton. __________________ I'm so JDM, my girlfriend is Japanese. 私はあまりにもJDMなので、私の彼女は日本人です。

03-02-2008, 07:11 PM	#93 (permalink)
GETxERxDONE Quail Man! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Birmingham, Alabama Age: 25 Posts: 20,661 Nick	sweet! i got my can of ASM..whats the best thing to test how it matches on? __________________ DIY HFP Front Lip Overlay CHEAP! \| DIY HFP Side Skirt installation DIY AUTO Shift knob Removal \| DIY E-Brake Trim removal \| DIY Breakfast Pizza

02-20-2008, 09:14 PM	#81 (permalink)
c_bongo Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 289	im not sure what you are talking about. but take that primed piece up there, sand it again with probably 320 or higher. then reprime it, sand that with a higher grit to get it smooth, put your color on, then clear it, if the clear is bumpy, wet sand it with 1500-2000 grit, then buff it (or polish it by hand) but whoever sanded that looks like they used a wire brush.

02-20-2008, 09:28 PM	#82 (permalink)
dorkiedoode Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 2,200 Kevyn	damn look like i have to do it again.. cause that is not prime that is the actual paint color. so there is no way to make that paint smooth now beside doing it over right?

02-20-2008, 10:05 PM	#84 (permalink)
dorkiedoode Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 2,200 Kevyn	How about i sand it out with 320, prime it, sand the prime with 400, paint it, sand it with 400, last coat of paint sand with 800, and clear it?

02-20-2008, 10:27 PM	#86 (permalink)
dorkiedoode Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 2,200 Kevyn	thank everyone for helping, greatly appreciated.

02-20-2008, 10:31 PM	#87 (permalink)
c_bongo Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 289	that is an odd color

02-20-2008, 10:53 PM	#88 (permalink)
dorkiedoode Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 2,200 Kevyn	it not for the civic. it white for an accord.

03-02-2008, 06:12 PM	#91 (permalink)
ViperSam Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 1,470 NOVICE Crew	nice! which NAPA location did you go to? I need to get myself a can of TW

03-02-2008, 07:25 PM	#94 (permalink)
ameuba10 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: 919 Posts: 3,342 Adam	that is so sexy, great job! id rep if i could...

03-02-2008, 10:03 PM	#96 (permalink)
Gonzo Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 7,416	Pics with more light plz. KTHXBAI. Nice job. I do love me some Atomic Blue. That is awesome NAPA can make spray paint for you. Didn't know that!

03-02-2008, 10:09 PM	#97 (permalink)
*truflip* VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ottawa, ON Posts: 12,328 karlitO	sweeeet ur cars so nice

03-02-2008, 10:13 PM	#98 (permalink)
*J-Ro* Six eyes Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Ontario Age: 29 Posts: 4,882 Jason	^ Thanks And I will get more pictures... today was really overcast, so no good for pictures.... __________________ I'm so JDM, my girlfriend is Japanese. 私はあまりにもJDMなので、私の彼女は日本人です。

03-06-2008, 10:01 PM	#99 (permalink)
KevTazY Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Richmond, BC Posts: 301	beautifully done pic?

03-22-2008, 03:02 PM	#100 (permalink)
djpaw Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 2,303	You are my Atomic Blue Hero.....everything I want to do..J-Ro's done it !!

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