Anybody paint their own hood scoop?
OVERDRIVE
Joined: Jul 2006
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From: Melbourne, FL
yes - well not mine, but I've done 'em for others.
but I'm experienced with 'real' automotive paint systems and have experience using them. I have the right equipment to do the job.
Are you re-painting and existing scoop or buying a new/replacement. I ask because I painted some aftermarkets for folks and was always disappointed in the amount of prep they needed to get into paintable shape. Very crude moldings in most cases that needed sanding and filling for any HOPE of looking good.
Are you looking for an OEM color match? You can buy what you need from various sources but if you are going to 'rattle can' this I recommend http://www.automotivetouchup.com/
I've used these guys many times over the years when I had a really small job and their color match and quality has been spot on. READ THEIR DIRECTIONS or the directions for the specific product you choose. MINI paint is base/clear system and it is applied a lot differently then rust-o-leum. The prep differs too. The secret to good spray jobs is all in the prep and following application directions to the T
The scoop is a bit tricky to spray. You need to get the color and then the clear way down into the opening for good coverage WITHOUT over applying on the outer edges.
Plastidip is very forgiving .... if you don't like it, peel it off and start over.
but I'm experienced with 'real' automotive paint systems and have experience using them. I have the right equipment to do the job.
Are you re-painting and existing scoop or buying a new/replacement. I ask because I painted some aftermarkets for folks and was always disappointed in the amount of prep they needed to get into paintable shape. Very crude moldings in most cases that needed sanding and filling for any HOPE of looking good.
Are you looking for an OEM color match? You can buy what you need from various sources but if you are going to 'rattle can' this I recommend http://www.automotivetouchup.com/
I've used these guys many times over the years when I had a really small job and their color match and quality has been spot on. READ THEIR DIRECTIONS or the directions for the specific product you choose. MINI paint is base/clear system and it is applied a lot differently then rust-o-leum. The prep differs too. The secret to good spray jobs is all in the prep and following application directions to the T
The scoop is a bit tricky to spray. You need to get the color and then the clear way down into the opening for good coverage WITHOUT over applying on the outer edges.
Plastidip is very forgiving .... if you don't like it, peel it off and start over.
2nd Gear
Joined: Jun 2011
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Capt BJ is right on, the major thing is the prep of the project. Clean clean clean!!!! and smooth. Any oil even from your hands will cause problems. I scrub with dawn and then a red scotch bright pad with a abrasive kitchen cleaner[bar keepers friend or what ever] then use a water based wax and degreaser. Get it dry and don't touch!!
then epoxy primer and sand with like 600 grit and then clean and then base and clear. Have painted street rods and such and if done right will last like factory paint. I am going to do the wifes MINI lowers.
then epoxy primer and sand with like 600 grit and then clean and then base and clear. Have painted street rods and such and if done right will last like factory paint. I am going to do the wifes MINI lowers.
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