So I took on the task of executing the Joey mod today and I was able to successfully get my head lights apart and get the chrome pieces primed. Where I effed up was on the painting, I don't have much spray paint experience and found myself getting a lot of pooling and running, I tried to wipe the runs off but they just smeared and created some pretty bad streaks. At this point what are my options? Should I let it fully dry sand and start over or is there some way to save it?

 

Be patient - let it dry and start over again -- very light coats until you get the touch.

 

Well it didn't turn out perfect but behind the head light cover it doesn't look to bad. I probably should have gone with black, I think it would have been more forgiving. Ohwell, Ill post some pics later.

 

pics?

 

You could always do it again.... Just scuff up the chrome, reprime, repaint. Ive opened my lamps twice

 

If you don't have paint experience, and actually even if you do it's ALWAYS wise to test your technique AND paints on something similar to what your going to paint. If I am painting a plastic bit on my car i'll often use one of the plastic paint caps as my test... going through the entire process of primer, base coat and clear coat (I understand w/ the Joey mod there is no need for a clear coat). Yet, DO NOT assume that all paints work together nicely, i've had base coats not adhere to primers and clear coats that crackle or yellow.

Key is to test everything and do a practice run. ....also as a general rule, many thin coats are better than one heavy thick coat of paint.

(As others have mentioned, let everything completely dry for a few days, then sand and start over). ...you may find that after putting a primer coat on there are some minor bumps and imperfections (this would be because the sanding of the old paint was not totally smooth, in this case use multiple layers of primer and sand each layer after it dries. Don't put base coat on until you get the final primer layer completely perfectly smooth (use a very very fine grit sandpaper for the sanding).

hope that helps, ...send photos and we can help access what to do!

 

Let the paint dry. Next...sand the runs and ensure that the surface is smooth and repaint. No need to re-prime. You need to paint in light coats, typically 10min flash time apart but follow the directions on the can as that varies. Painting is a matter of being patient so take your time and light coats are generally ALWAYS better. Good luck and let us know how you fare.

 

...yeah re-primer is not necessary, yet I prefer to use primer when I re-sand as it will show any imperfections that you didn't sand out. -and thus allow you to sand and smooth out each subsequent primer layer. If you do a really good sand job then you won't need to re prime. it's a matter of preference/technique.

 

..hey do you have xenon or halogen lights? ....I have an extra set of halogen light housings ...I have the plastic internal pieces already joey modded. ...if interested I could send photos and sell you the extras I have. (I painted the lower internal plastic piece that was not shiny/reflective silver, but the matt silver portion). ...let me know.