Black Gloss Bumper Strips Query

1. Furio-92 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Oct 2009 Newcastle, Ashington Posts: 5086 Cammed and VTR'd Furio. Corsa c - Slammed & Euro

   #1 12th April 2010, 23:23

   Do i absolutely have to sand down my bumper strips if i want to spray them black gloss? i sprayed my grill black gloss without sanding it down and that looks fine.
2. Furio-92 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Oct 2009 Newcastle, Ashington Posts: 5086 Cammed and VTR'd Furio. Corsa c - Slammed & Euro

   #2 12th April 2010, 23:27

   Some one must be able to help?
3. stroutsy Frequent Poster Joined: Apr 2010 Deal, kent Posts: 625 saxo vee tea are

   #3 12th April 2010, 23:29

   you could do more than one coat of paint. i did mine without sanding and it came out fine
4. gaz_vtr_ Infrequent Poster Joined: Jan 2010 Southampton Posts: 149 1st- fiesta 1.25 2nd- 306 d turbo 3rd- clio spor

   #4 12th April 2010, 23:30

   you can do it without but its not advisable because eventually the paint will start to flake off
5. user_33563 Established Member Joined: Apr 2009 Eyemouth Posts: 1094 amazon green vts :)

   #5 12th April 2010, 23:34

   its not worth not sanding as youll have to do it again not long after. if its worth doing, do it right....
6. Furio-92 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Oct 2009 Newcastle, Ashington Posts: 5086 Cammed and VTR'd Furio. Corsa c - Slammed & Euro

   #6 12th April 2010, 23:43

   what should i used to sand it?
7. stroutsy Frequent Poster Joined: Apr 2010 Deal, kent Posts: 625 saxo vee tea are

   #7 12th April 2010, 23:44

   sandpaper lmao
8. user_33563 Established Member Joined: Apr 2009 Eyemouth Posts: 1094 amazon green vts :)

   #8 12th April 2010, 23:45

   went and dry sand paper. start with rough grade then use a finer grade to get rid of the scratches
9. Furio-92 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Oct 2009 Newcastle, Ashington Posts: 5086 Cammed and VTR'd Furio. Corsa c - Slammed & Euro

   #9 12th April 2010, 23:55

   rough grade? finger grade? can you post a link of each from ebay here please. i have no idea what they are
10. Furio-92 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Oct 2009 Newcastle, Ashington Posts: 5086 Cammed and VTR'd Furio. Corsa c - Slammed & Euro

    #10 12th April 2010, 23:57

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by stroutsy sandpaper lmao

    No shit Sherlock!
11. stroutsy Frequent Poster Joined: Apr 2010 Deal, kent Posts: 625 saxo vee tea are

    #11 12th April 2010, 23:58

    haha well u wont need a rough grade one as it will cut to deep, go for one thats not rough, u only really need to get rid of the tiny bumps,
12. Add91289 Established Member Joined: Aug 2008 In The Peak District Posts: 2348 Icelandic VT?

    #12 12th April 2010, 23:58

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Furio-92 No shit Sherlock!

    you asked the question lol
13. manta Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2009 Jonathan Tonk's yard. Posts: 4232 '85 Opel Manta '88 Manta GT/E '87 Rayleigh Roadi

    #13 12th April 2010, 23:59

    just get a pack of sandpaper with the different grades from helfrauds, plastc primer. gloss black paint and lacquer (lots of it). clean it properly and dont rush it to get it back on the car take your time with it.

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14. Saxo-SX Established Member Joined: Apr 2009 Ireland Posts: 2282

    #14 13th April 2010, 00:03

    I'd start by masking off all surrounding areas pretty well to avoid any scratching and paint overspray.
    
    Then sand with a grade 600 Wet & Dry paper.
    
    Finish with a 1200 Wet & Dry paper to give a smoother finish.
    
    Coat of primer. Leave 30 minutes.
    
    Quick once over with 1200 wet & dry
    
    Coat of primer. Leave 30 minutes.
    
    Quick once over with 1200 wet & dry
    
    Coat of primer. Leave 30 minutes.
    
    Quick once over with 1200 wet & dry
    
    Wait 24 hours.
    
    Coat of Black gloss leave 15 minutes
    
    Coat of Black gloss leave 15 minutes
    
    Coat of Black gloss leave 15 minutes
    
    Coat of lacquer leave 15 minutes
    
    Coat of lacquer leave 15 minutes
    
    Coat of lacquer
    
    Remove Masking Tape
    
    Materials Needed
    
    600 Wet & Dry
    1200 Wet & Dry
    1 x 300ml can grey Plastic Primer
    1 x 300ml can Gloss Black
    1 x 300ml can Lacquer
    Masking tape (if not removing strips from car)

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15. vts-luke Established Member Joined: Dec 2008 North Posts: 1206

    #15 13th April 2010, 00:19

    im in the process of doing mine, its more time consuming but worth it as sanding them down gets rid of imperfections and give the primer a key so it doesnt flake off after 10 miles
16. taitypot106 Frequent Poster Joined: Jun 2009 tyne and wear Posts: 567 saxo 1.1i desire

    #16 13th April 2010, 09:56

    halfrauds do there own wet and dry mixed packs for a few quid, pretty good stuff.
17. MikeYost Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 2770

    #17 13th April 2010, 10:16

    "If your going to do it, do it right" It will save you having to redo and end up being more work if you try and bodge it first time round!
    
    Follow what saxo-sx said, very good instructions mate
18. J222JRA Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: May 2007 Posts: 16839 Saxo VTS, Westfield

    #18 13th April 2010, 10:23

    The best way of doing it is.......have a bodyshop do them......the results will be better and the paint will be baked on.
19. user_41827 Frequent Poster Joined: Feb 2010 torquay Posts: 924 Citroen saxo MK2 VTR

    #19 14th April 2010, 02:44

    i did mine and digged out a heater from the attic (not one of those blow things) .. one that lights up orange and baked it on that way .. worked a treat !
20. CaptainYid Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: May 2009 Mill Hill East, North West London Posts: 2625 MK2 VTS

    #20 14th April 2010, 17:22

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Saxo-SX I'd start by masking off all surrounding areas pretty well to avoid any scratching and paint overspray. Then sand with a grade 600 Wet & Dry paper. Finish with a 1200 Wet & Dry paper to give a smoother finish. Coat of primer. Leave 30 minutes. Quick once over with 1200 wet & dry Coat of primer. Leave 30 minutes. Quick once over with 1200 wet & dry Coat of primer. Leave 30 minutes. Quick once over with 1200 wet & dry Wait 24 hours. Coat of Black gloss leave 15 minutes Coat of Black gloss leave 15 minutes Coat of Black gloss leave 15 minutes Coat of lacquer leave 15 minutes Coat of lacquer leave 15 minutes Coat of lacquer Remove Masking Tape Materials Needed 600 Wet & Dry 1200 Wet & Dry 1 x 300ml can grey Plastic Primer 1 x 300ml can Gloss Black 1 x 300ml can Lacquer Masking tape (if not removing strips from car)

    
    im assuming thats as they're still on the car?
21. Saxo-SX Established Member Joined: Apr 2009 Ireland Posts: 2282

    #21 14th April 2010, 17:36

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by MikeYost "If your going to do it, do it right" It will save you having to redo and end up being more work if you try and bodge it first time round! Follow what saxo-sx said, very good instructions mate

    Thanks mate
    
    

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by CaptainYid im assuming thats as they're still on the car?

    Yeh, I dont have a Saxo so I dont know if the bump strips are easily removed. If they are then I'd definately take them off.
22. Furio-92 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Oct 2009 Newcastle, Ashington Posts: 5086 Cammed and VTR'd Furio. Corsa c - Slammed & Euro

    #22 15th April 2010, 15:39

    I think im going to save up some money and take it to a body shop then
23. taitypot106 Frequent Poster Joined: Jun 2009 tyne and wear Posts: 567 saxo 1.1i desire

    #23 15th April 2010, 16:02

    dont let anyone put you off doing it yourself, i always find it more rewarding doing something good myself, and that i have done it right. the bumptstrips are easy to get off and put back on and the painting process is timetaking but pretty easy.
24. Furio-92 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Oct 2009 Newcastle, Ashington Posts: 5086 Cammed and VTR'd Furio. Corsa c - Slammed & Euro

    #24 15th April 2010, 16:05

    but it terrible at DIY, rather got it done properly and lasted instead of needing doing every month or so.