Author: MossyV6
Credits:
Date: 12/5/2007
Associated Forum Post URLs:
http://www.v6clio.net/forum/viewtopic.php?p=39644#39644
Contents
- Materials Needed
- Spraying Side Pods
- Tips
Materials Needed
- Torque screwdriver
- 1500 grade wet & dry sandpaper (no higher grade than this)
- Paper towel
- Heat gun
- Workbench or home-made frame to secure the side pod while spraying
- Tack cloth
Spraying Side Pods
1. Remove side pods from the car. Guide can be found HERE.
2. Remove grills from pods.
3. Clean pods (important to prevent wet & dry paper from picking up particles).
4. Sand pad surface using no more than 1500 grade wet & dry paper (ensure clean water is used, a trickling hosepipe works well).
5. Thoroughly dry off with paper towel and a heat gun.
6. Use a tack cloth to ensure a clean surface before painting.
7. Secure the pod using a workbench with a purpose-built frame while painting.
8. Apply the colour to the pods in even coats (don’t get too close and don’t rush the paint).
9. Apply 2–3 more coats, allowing approximately 1 hour between coats until an even colour is achieved (use tack cloth before each new coat).
10. Allow the coloured coat to dry for approximately 2 hours (use a heat gun on low to assist), then use a tack cloth again.
11. Apply clear lacquer paint to the pods in even coats, using a heat gun (low heat) to build up coats slowly. Allow 1 hour of drying time between coats (use a tack cloth before each new coat).
12. After 3–4 coats of lacquer, you should have a perfect finish.
13. The number of coats depends on the finish you want.
14. Allow to dry naturally for at least 24 hours before fitting.
15. Refit.
TIPS:
- Never rush the paint coats; too much will create runs and look bad.
- Use a heat gun on low heat while spraying and after to prevent paint from running. This is particularly important with clear lacquer, as it takes longer to dry. The quicker it dries, the less debris can stick to it.
- Construct a framed workbench to secure the pod, allowing easy access while painting without moving it.
- Always use tack cloths to ensure a perfectly clean surface before painting.
- Only use 1500 wet & dry paper, as this is just to create a key for the paint to stick to. Using a rougher grade will leave deep scratches and ruin the finish.
Credits:
Date: 12/5/2007
Associated Forum Post URLs:
http://www.v6clio.net/forum/viewtopic.php?p=39644#39644
Contents
- Materials Needed
- Spraying Side Pods
- Tips
Materials Needed
- Torque screwdriver
- 1500 grade wet & dry sandpaper (no higher grade than this)
- Paper towel
- Heat gun
- Workbench or home-made frame to secure the side pod while spraying
- Tack cloth
Spraying Side Pods
1. Remove side pods from the car. Guide can be found HERE.
2. Remove grills from pods.
3. Clean pods (important to prevent wet & dry paper from picking up particles).
4. Sand pad surface using no more than 1500 grade wet & dry paper (ensure clean water is used, a trickling hosepipe works well).
5. Thoroughly dry off with paper towel and a heat gun.
6. Use a tack cloth to ensure a clean surface before painting.
7. Secure the pod using a workbench with a purpose-built frame while painting.
8. Apply the colour to the pods in even coats (don’t get too close and don’t rush the paint).
9. Apply 2–3 more coats, allowing approximately 1 hour between coats until an even colour is achieved (use tack cloth before each new coat).
10. Allow the coloured coat to dry for approximately 2 hours (use a heat gun on low to assist), then use a tack cloth again.
11. Apply clear lacquer paint to the pods in even coats, using a heat gun (low heat) to build up coats slowly. Allow 1 hour of drying time between coats (use a tack cloth before each new coat).
12. After 3–4 coats of lacquer, you should have a perfect finish.
13. The number of coats depends on the finish you want.
14. Allow to dry naturally for at least 24 hours before fitting.
15. Refit.
TIPS:
- Never rush the paint coats; too much will create runs and look bad.
- Use a heat gun on low heat while spraying and after to prevent paint from running. This is particularly important with clear lacquer, as it takes longer to dry. The quicker it dries, the less debris can stick to it.
- Construct a framed workbench to secure the pod, allowing easy access while painting without moving it.
- Always use tack cloths to ensure a perfectly clean surface before painting.
- Only use 1500 wet & dry paper, as this is just to create a key for the paint to stick to. Using a rougher grade will leave deep scratches and ruin the finish.
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