how to spray center console + vents?

1. 1ntense Regular Poster Joined: Sep 2009 Northants Posts: 296 VTR

   #1 24th February 2010, 21:38

   Ive got a black vtr and after seeing pics of a sprayed center console and vents, I would like to do mine but have no idea how to do it lol
   
   Ive never really done that kind of thing before so any advice or tips would be great.. is it possible to do this yourself or to get a good finish would you have to get a bodyshop to do it?
   
   Cheers
   
   Danny
2. user_31039 Established Member Joined: Feb 2009 Woking / Plymouth Posts: 1031 saxo 1.1 posi blue, saxo 1.4 furio black

   #2 24th February 2010, 21:45

   there is a thread some where mate however most bits just pop off lol except for the centre console which is held on by 5 screws! then just primer, paint, laquer and put them back on
3. user_41025 Established Member Joined: Jan 2010 grimsby Posts: 1421 citron saxo vtr 1.6i

   #3 24th February 2010, 22:19

   if ya have never sprayed befor ya mite be best getting some1 who is m8 but if ya do do it take ya time and ya should be fine m8
4. ChristopherJames Regular Poster Joined: Nov 2009 Bridgend, South Wales Posts: 269 Possi Blue MK2 VTR :'( Buckingham Blue VTR MK1 :')

   #4 24th February 2010, 22:25

   would you need to rub them down before primer or just straight to primer?
5. Tabzman Frequent Poster Joined: May 2008 Northampton city Posts: 897 Mk1 Saxo eastcoast 1.1, Mk2 Black Saxo VTR

   #5 24th February 2010, 22:33

   Try something small first mate, like the vents. Easy enough and if you fluff up the vents it will cost you pennies for a new one.
   Wash it first in hot water (no cleaner tho), this will get rid of any polish you have on it. Then sand it with sandpaper so the primer will stick. Then clean it of any bits from sanding. The apply a few coats of plastic primer (get it from halfords). Allow the primer to dry slighty betwen coats and make sure the coats are light (heavy coats may cause the primer or paint to run giving streak marks.). Then sand with wet and dry paper (fine paper). Again wipe of any bits so its smooth and alloy to dry (24hrs to be safe) Then apply your colour. Again give it light coats so it doesnt run and give it half hour between coats. Then allow 24hrs to dry. The sand with wet and dry, wipe off excess and then apply laquer in the same way, thin layers,24hrs to dry and bobs ur uncle ur done.
   
   Ppl may say thats the long way of doing it but if u want it done properly, take ur time.
   
   Tabz
6. -Alex- Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 3470 Golf mk2

   #6 24th February 2010, 22:33

   Rub down
   Primer
   Paint
   Lacquer
   
   Rub down using 1200grit wet and dry
   Clean dust off
   Lightly spray primer on. Span it over about 5 coats, put too much on and you encourage drips.
   Paint, same as above
   Laquer...same again!
7. ChristopherJames Regular Poster Joined: Nov 2009 Bridgend, South Wales Posts: 269 Possi Blue MK2 VTR :'( Buckingham Blue VTR MK1 :')

   #7 24th February 2010, 22:44

   how long to wait in between coats?
   and how long b4 going from primer to paint then lacquer?
8. ChristopherJames Regular Poster Joined: Nov 2009 Bridgend, South Wales Posts: 269 Possi Blue MK2 VTR :'( Buckingham Blue VTR MK1 :')

   #8 24th February 2010, 22:44

   how long to wait in between coats?
   and how long b4 going from primer to paint then lacquer?
9. user_40844 Regular Poster Joined: Jan 2010 Lancashire Posts: 418 r.i.p furio..... now a vtr (y)

   #9 24th February 2010, 22:46

   pop em off, sand down, primer 2 coats, wate 25- half a hour 4 it to dry... spray on your colour, do a few light coats and leave to dry in between then apply a few coats of laqure..... the side vents pop straight out, the center console has 2 screws at the top behind the blanks at ether side, two are at an angle above the heater switchs, and the last is right at the bottom... ull b able to c it, im doing mine as we speek wile watching blade 3
10. user_39173 Frequent Poster Joined: Nov 2009 Hull Posts: 983 01' Ph1 VTS

    #10 24th February 2010, 22:54

    Funny enough ive just been talking to my brother about this, he says the paint will stay but not forever, becuase its some kind of weird plastic, thermo setting or something like that, the paint would just flake off in the end, i cant really argue with members though, if someones done it then they have. Hope this helps
    
    JonCarter
11. user_41025 Established Member Joined: Jan 2010 grimsby Posts: 1421 citron saxo vtr 1.6i

    #11 24th February 2010, 23:13

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by JonCarter Funny enough ive just been talking to my brother about this, he says the paint will stay but not forever, becuase its some kind of weird plastic, thermo setting or something like that, the paint would just flake off in the end, i cant really argue with members though, if someones done it then they have. Hope this helps JonCarter

    you ever ner grimsby pal?
12. user_39173 Frequent Poster Joined: Nov 2009 Hull Posts: 983 01' Ph1 VTS

    #12 24th February 2010, 23:38

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by shaunsvtr you ever ner grimsby pal?

    No pal i know a kid in GY though, I can only get you advice from my brother, if thats what you want me for
13. user_41025 Established Member Joined: Jan 2010 grimsby Posts: 1421 citron saxo vtr 1.6i

    #13 24th February 2010, 23:45

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by JonCarter No pal i know a kid in GY though, I can only get you advice from my brother, if thats what you want me for

    ner just wonder if ya was ever bout gizz a call on here and meet lol
14. user_40844 Regular Poster Joined: Jan 2010 Lancashire Posts: 418 r.i.p furio..... now a vtr (y)

    #14 24th February 2010, 23:48

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by JonCarter Funny enough ive just been talking to my brother about this, he says the paint will stay but not forever, becuase its some kind of weird plastic, thermo setting or something like that, the paint would just flake off in the end, i cant really argue with members though, if someones done it then they have. Hope this helps JonCarter

    will the lacquer not set hard and protect it from flaking? does it not only flake if you just spray the paint direct without primer etc? i remeber someone in graphics in school tryina do this and messed it up.... i then did a bmx and my uncle (painter and decorator) told me i had to use primer and clear laquer or it will flake
15. user_41025 Established Member Joined: Jan 2010 grimsby Posts: 1421 citron saxo vtr 1.6i

    #15 24th February 2010, 23:52

    yea allways use lacqueron what ever u spray
16. 1ntense Regular Poster Joined: Sep 2009 Northants Posts: 296 VTR

    #16 24th February 2010, 23:59

    right, I think I get the jist of it.
    
    what would I use to spray them white though? As in what type of paint?
    
    is all this available from Halfrauds?
    
    How much is it likely to cost? Links would be nice.. lol
17. Tabzman Frequent Poster Joined: May 2008 Northampton city Posts: 897 Mk1 Saxo eastcoast 1.1, Mk2 Black Saxo VTR

    #17 25th February 2010, 21:24

    Ye get it from halfords, not sure think its about £5.99 a can. All the cans will have a car colour on them, like audi white etc so its pretty easy to get the white you want. Any car paint is ok but make sure u get PLASTIC PRIMER and not regular metal primer.
    
    And to the comment above somewhere, ur best leaving the paint about an hour between coats to get a gud finish.
18. saxovtsmad Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2008 stoke on trent Posts: 8875 now own a possi blue mk2 vts mk1 went to heaven

    #18 25th February 2010, 21:29

    halfrauds paint is wank i m o try a local motor factors like G.T
19. Tabzman Frequent Poster Joined: May 2008 Northampton city Posts: 897 Mk1 Saxo eastcoast 1.1, Mk2 Black Saxo VTR

    #19 25th February 2010, 22:21

    Halfords paint is ok for interior plastics, but i wudnt use it on the exterior.
20. user_31039 Established Member Joined: Feb 2009 Woking / Plymouth Posts: 1031 saxo 1.1 posi blue, saxo 1.4 furio black

    #20 26th February 2010, 01:52

    lol if your using white go for a white primer gives a better effect thats what i did and dont use halfords or poundland paint etc do a proper job and go to your local autofactors and get some there (cheaper and better)
21. 1ntense Regular Poster Joined: Sep 2009 Northants Posts: 296 VTR

    #21 26th February 2010, 19:44

    nice one, sounds easy enough then.
    
    any pics of your interior mate?
    
    whats an autofactors? lol
22. saxovtsmad Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2008 stoke on trent Posts: 8875 now own a possi blue mk2 vts mk1 went to heaven

    #22 26th February 2010, 20:14

    a place that sells car parts
23. saxovtsmad Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2008 stoke on trent Posts: 8875 now own a possi blue mk2 vts mk1 went to heaven

    #23 26th February 2010, 20:16

    
24. Tabzman Frequent Poster Joined: May 2008 Northampton city Posts: 897 Mk1 Saxo eastcoast 1.1, Mk2 Black Saxo VTR

    #24 26th February 2010, 22:30

    
    
    Its not white or the greatest pic but u get the idea
    
    Sayers, 9, North Portway Close, Round Spinney Industrial Estate, Northampton, Northamptonshire NN3 8RQ
    
    and
    
    Autoworld, Unit 60, Bunting Rd, Northampton, Northamptonshire NN2 6EE
    
    Are two places iv used and there good on both price. Plus close to you, grab em nxt time ur in northampton Danny
25. user_31039 Established Member Joined: Feb 2009 Woking / Plymouth Posts: 1031 saxo 1.1 posi blue, saxo 1.4 furio black

    #25 26th February 2010, 22:31

    will pm you some pics nxt week when im home dude