Centre console and vent painting

1. 5AMBO Established Member Joined: Jun 2006 Tadworth, Surrey Posts: 2189 Icelandic Grey Saxo VTR

   #1 9th August 2009, 22:18

   I am going to be painting these soon and was just wondering what paint people have used and recommend for most long lasting and good finish.
2. sirhc1991 Infrequent Poster Joined: Oct 2008 St.Neots Posts: 114 Sx 1.1i

   #2 9th August 2009, 22:20

   colour codeing?
   
   Primer spray laquer...
   
   1 coat of primer 2 - 3 coats of the said spray... then 1 - 2 coats of laquer
3. 5AMBO Established Member Joined: Jun 2006 Tadworth, Surrey Posts: 2189 Icelandic Grey Saxo VTR

   #3 9th August 2009, 22:47

   sounds a bit thick or is that just me 'literally' lol. So if i want it anthracite, would you recommend using car paint like from halfords or going with the e-tech or other makes??
4. sirhc1991 Infrequent Poster Joined: Oct 2008 St.Neots Posts: 114 Sx 1.1i

   #4 9th August 2009, 23:59

   just normal spray in a can for halfrauds etc
   
   well the laquer's an option, its only for the extra shine...
   
   but the more can coats its got.. the less you'll see the inevertable scratch marks
5. GoochyBoy Established Member Joined: Nov 2008 Lichfield Posts: 1744 Black Saxo VTR MK2

   #5 10th August 2009, 00:05

   Primer, Paint, Lacquaer
   
   Nuff Said
6. LVC_VTR Frequent Poster Joined: Oct 2008 Home 1)Norwich 2)Edinburgh Posts: 954 Mk2 Saxo VTR

   #6 10th August 2009, 18:46

   i did this and this is how i did it
   
   sand down area with some 1200 wet and dry clean dust so nice and sticky for the paint to grip
   3 coats of primer leave for 24hrs
   3 coats of designated colour paint leave for 24 hours
   3 coats of clear laquer leave for 24 hours
   
   looks awesome and hasnt got any scratches on it or imperfections

   1 user thanked this post: 5AMBO
7. user_25190 Frequent Poster Joined: Jul 2008 Birmingham Posts: 661 Saxo VTR

   #7 10th August 2009, 18:58

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by LVC_VTR i did this and this is how i did it sand down area with some 1200 wet and dry clean dust so nice and sticky for the paint to grip 3 coats of primer leave for 24hrs 3 coats of designated colour paint leave for 24 hours 3 coats of clear laquer leave for 24 hours looks awesome and hasnt got any scratches on it or imperfections

   yeah as LVC sed. let it dry proper and sand it down of theres light scratches, on my first console, i let it dry for a couple of hours but then as i placed it back, i saw thumb prints on it, then i done a custom console which looks mint
   
   
8. GoochyBoy Established Member Joined: Nov 2008 Lichfield Posts: 1744 Black Saxo VTR MK2

   #8 10th August 2009, 20:00

   how long did that take...looks strange but good
9. 5AMBO Established Member Joined: Jun 2006 Tadworth, Surrey Posts: 2189 Icelandic Grey Saxo VTR

   #9 10th August 2009, 22:17

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by LVC_VTR i did this and this is how i did it sand down area with some 1200 wet and dry clean dust so nice and sticky for the paint to grip 3 coats of primer leave for 24hrs 3 coats of designated colour paint leave for 24 hours 3 coats of clear laquer leave for 24 hours looks awesome and hasnt got any scratches on it or imperfections

   cheers mate. thats all i need to know.
10. Predator_R32p Super Moderator Joined: Mar 2003 Durham (England) Posts: 37932 1. AX 2. Mk2 Saxo VTR 3. MK4 R32 DBP

    #10 11th August 2009, 01:30

    leave it a good week to harden
    
    especially on a part like this where it requires a lot of handling to get it back together
    
    i too got fingerprints n the first set i did
    
    also best to use a darker colour imo