Spraying Centre Console & Vents

1. G-Dub Regular Poster Joined: Aug 2007 Suffolk Posts: 288 Saxo VTR

   #1 23rd September 2007, 13:19

   What do I need to do this?
   
   Clean 'em? Prime 'em? Spray 'em?
   
   Any comments appreciated
2. Barkham Regular Poster Joined: Jun 2007 Essex Posts: 464 Zetec S

   #2 23rd September 2007, 13:25

   i belive you will want to give it a little rub down. then plastic primer it mayb 2-3 layers, then paint 2-3 layers, then lacque 2-3 layers.
3. G-Dub Regular Poster Joined: Aug 2007 Suffolk Posts: 288 Saxo VTR

   #3 23rd September 2007, 13:29

   Cool. What would you rub it down with?
4. Jungle_Jimm Forum Section Moderator Joined: Jan 2004 Abingdon, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom (England) Posts: 5082 RX8, Cliosport 197

   #4 23rd September 2007, 13:30

   some 1200 grit sand paper to give the surface a key for the primer to stick to
5. Barkham Regular Poster Joined: Jun 2007 Essex Posts: 464 Zetec S

   #5 23rd September 2007, 13:33

   depends on the finish you want, you really want a high gradient paper so it doesnt ruff up plastic, the lower the number the more ruff the paper is, like 60 would be for fiber glass shaping, so you probably more after 300-400 just go into halfords and explain to them and they will show you what you need.
6. G-Dub Regular Poster Joined: Aug 2007 Suffolk Posts: 288 Saxo VTR

   #6 23rd September 2007, 13:52

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Barkham depends on the finish you want, you really want a high gradient paper so it doesnt ruff up plastic, the lower the number the more ruff the paper is, like 60 would be for fiber glass shaping, so you probably more after 300-400 just go into halfords and explain to them and they will show you what you need.

   Cheers mate, will do
   
   Rep'd
7. Mark51p Super Moderator Joined: Sep 2006 Wakefield Posts: 14427 Golf GT

   #7 23rd September 2007, 14:07

   rub it down with wet and dry
   3 coats of primer
   3 coats of paint
   as many coats of laquare as you can, this will help to stop it flaking off and chipping
   
   make sure you leave it to dry properly between each coat and spray the coats on evenly. hold the can about 20-30cm away to avoid runs.
   
   if you get a run, let it dry properly then rub it down and start again
8. G-Dub Regular Poster Joined: Aug 2007 Suffolk Posts: 288 Saxo VTR

   #8 23rd September 2007, 14:43

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Mark51 rub it down with wet and dry 3 coats of primer 3 coats of paint as many coats of laquare as you can, this will help to stop it flaking off and chipping make sure you leave it to dry properly between each coat and spray the coats on evenly. hold the can about 20-30cm away to avoid runs. if you get a run, let it dry properly then rub it down and start again

   Wet and dry? Can I get this at Halfrauds?
9. Jungle_Jimm Forum Section Moderator Joined: Jan 2004 Abingdon, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom (England) Posts: 5082 RX8, Cliosport 197

   #9 23rd September 2007, 14:45

   yes its 1200 grit like i said in post 4
10. Predator_R32p Super Moderator Joined: Mar 2003 Durham (England) Posts: 37932 1. AX 2. Mk2 Saxo VTR 3. MK4 R32 DBP

    #10 23rd September 2007, 14:47

    sure theres a guide
11. G-Dub Regular Poster Joined: Aug 2007 Suffolk Posts: 288 Saxo VTR

    #11 23rd September 2007, 14:54

    Ahh found it. These "Torx" bits, what tools do you need to unscrew 'em?
    
    Sorry n00b tbh.
12. Predator_R32p Super Moderator Joined: Mar 2003 Durham (England) Posts: 37932 1. AX 2. Mk2 Saxo VTR 3. MK4 R32 DBP

    #12 23rd September 2007, 14:58

    http://www.saxperience.com/mods/show...e.php?artid=44
    
    torx screws = torx bits lol, there a star shape mate, may aswell buy a set as car manufacturers love them
13. G-Dub Regular Poster Joined: Aug 2007 Suffolk Posts: 288 Saxo VTR

    #13 23rd September 2007, 15:41

    Do Halfrauds sell 'em, do you know?
14. Predator_R32p Super Moderator Joined: Mar 2003 Durham (England) Posts: 37932 1. AX 2. Mk2 Saxo VTR 3. MK4 R32 DBP

    #14 23rd September 2007, 15:43

    they should do mate, although ebay will probablies be cheaper
    
    also when you have done the centre console etc, leave them to harden for a good week as you will end up leaving fingerprints in the paint
15. G-Dub Regular Poster Joined: Aug 2007 Suffolk Posts: 288 Saxo VTR

    #15 23rd September 2007, 15:59

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Predator_VTR they should do mate, although ebay will probablies be cheaper also when you have done the centre console etc, leave them to harden for a good week as you will end up leaving fingerprints in the paint

    Yeah will do mate, gonna get hold of a spare centre console and set of vents from somewhere so I can leave 'em for as long as I want.
    
    Rep'd obviously
16. m_cooke999 Frequent Poster Joined: Jul 2007 Bolton Posts: 528 Posi 1.1i East Coast 99'

    #16 23rd September 2007, 18:44

    ive done this with my car, great way to make your interior look mint...
    
    i took the centre console out of the car, gave it a good rub down with sum fine wet and dry paper... then i gave it a good rinse to get the dust off...
    
    then i applied a few layers of primer, letting each layer dry before applying the next, make sure you are careful to built up a coat slowly... then 3 layers of my chosen colour which was aluminium in my case... before the last coat was completely dry i applied laquer thickly (making sure not to let it run)... give it about 3 coats of laquer and let it completely dry before attempting to fit back in
17. Jack_Sax Regular Poster Joined: Sep 2007 Chichester Posts: 281 Saxo Vtr

    #17 23rd September 2007, 18:56

    What sort of stuff is primer?
    
    I got a spray can of laqour from halfords today- is that good stuff?
    
    What sort of spray paint u need to spray it?
18. Predator_R32p Super Moderator Joined: Mar 2003 Durham (England) Posts: 37932 1. AX 2. Mk2 Saxo VTR 3. MK4 R32 DBP

    #18 23rd September 2007, 21:43

    plastic primer
    
    then
    
    paint
    
    then
    
    laquer mate
    
    as long as you sand the part down and use plastic primer your ok, and take your time
19. E3D Established Member Joined: Aug 2007 Tunbridge Wells Posts: 1465 Furio 1.4 2002

    #19 24th September 2007, 02:27

    i get how to take the center console off but how to get the side vents out, are they just held in by clips like the speaker covers?
20. Jungle_Jimm Forum Section Moderator Joined: Jan 2004 Abingdon, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom (England) Posts: 5082 RX8, Cliosport 197

    #20 24th September 2007, 02:31

    yep just prise them out with a flat head screw driver, start at the top and work down