What paints to use on chevrons?

1. Tex0gen Infrequent Poster Joined: Nov 2009 Ashford/Kent Posts: 238 Citroen Saxo. 1.1i Desire. 2002.

   #1 20th January 2010, 13:09

   Just wondering, if i respary the front and possibly back chevrons/badges. What solvents do i need to get? Primers etc and finishes?
   
   Cheers.
2. rozaladdd Established Member Joined: Mar 2008 Solihull Posts: 1487 Black/Orange Vtr

   #2 20th January 2010, 13:39

   sand paper hot soapy water sand sand sand smooth sand paper dont deep scratch it then primer 3 coats sand in between gently allow to dry before sanding then paint in what ever colour you want spray 3x and gently sanding again and laquer 3x gently sand again should take a whole day but worth it
3. Tex0gen Infrequent Poster Joined: Nov 2009 Ashford/Kent Posts: 238 Citroen Saxo. 1.1i Desire. 2002.

   #3 21st January 2010, 09:35

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by rozaladdd sand paper hot soapy water sand sand sand smooth sand paper dont deep scratch it then primer 3 coats sand in between gently allow to dry before sanding then paint in what ever colour you want spray 3x and gently sanding again and laquer 3x gently sand again should take a whole day but worth it

   Just using a smooth sand paper yeah? or a rough one to start?
4. gaz4399 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jul 2007 Chester Posts: 2850 1275 mini

   #4 21st January 2010, 09:39

   you will need plastic primer btw
5. beermonstah Frequent Poster Joined: Aug 2009 Cheshire Posts: 540 Slammed Icelandic VTS

   #5 21st January 2010, 13:56

   First time i did mine, i just sanded down and painted with about 6 coats of gloss black, 4months later.... there still black, and look great, although im planning to redo them properly soon, i was just being inpatient lol
6. user_39965 Established Member Joined: Dec 2009 Cambridge Posts: 1246 Blue Furio

   #6 21st January 2010, 14:18

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Tex0gen Just using a smooth sand paper yeah? or a rough one to start?

   You want to try 800 grit to start, and 1000 or 1200 grit to ''finish'' before priming

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