Chalkboarding

1. VTRelite Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Dec 2008 Gloucester Posts: 3000 Citroen Saxo VTR Renault 5

   #1 18th December 2010, 01:07

   Now have seen a few cars on here and various other places that have been painted with chalkboard paint.
   
   I'm doing it in the new year because IMO it looks cool and my VTR needs some loving before it dies.
   
   Now my question is, do you just slap it straight on (car cleaned obv.) or will it need sanding down etc?
2. GTuff Established Member Joined: Apr 2007 Alderley Edge,Cheshire Posts: 1048 1.6 VT?

   #2 18th December 2010, 01:25

   mate did it with his golf looks the dogs, what he did mate was simple prep scotchd the whole care then rollerd it on, not sure if u can get it in spray but we did he bonnet with a brush and it looked just aweful
   
   hope that helps
3. VTRelite Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Dec 2008 Gloucester Posts: 3000 Citroen Saxo VTR Renault 5

   #3 18th December 2010, 01:29

   Scotch? The washing up pad things?
4. Sexooo Frequent Poster Joined: Nov 2010 Farnborough/Hampshire Posts: 643 Citroen saxo

   #4 18th December 2010, 02:44

   I Want to do my alloys lol
5. Sexooo Frequent Poster Joined: Nov 2010 Farnborough/Hampshire Posts: 643 Citroen saxo

   #5 18th December 2010, 02:45

   Ive got a question actually.. if i was to do the hole car.. im getting a respray this xmas time dark blue but if i was to put chalkboard paint on it will it stay black or will it go blue after washing ?
6. GTuff Established Member Joined: Apr 2007 Alderley Edge,Cheshire Posts: 1048 1.6 VT?

   #6 18th December 2010, 03:17

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by VTRelite Scotch? The washing up pad things?

   yea all you need to do is make sure the car has a good key for the paint to stick
7. GTuff Established Member Joined: Apr 2007 Alderley Edge,Cheshire Posts: 1048 1.6 VT?

   #7 18th December 2010, 03:18

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Sexooo Ive got a question actually.. if i was to do the hole car.. im getting a respray this xmas time dark blue but if i was to put chalkboard paint on it will it stay black or will it go blue after washing ?

   not reli sure why you would want to chalk after respray but to answer im guessing the chalk will stay black
8. VTHall Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Apr 2010 Telford Posts: 4501 Black corsa c SXI.

   #8 18th December 2010, 10:48

   pics??
9. user_33701 Established Member Joined: May 2009 Aberdeenshire Posts: 1932 MK3 Dub VR6 & DUB TDI

   #9 18th December 2010, 11:19

   The paint will find it hard to stick to the lacquer.
   Just sand the car down and roller it on for a smooth finish, or you could spray it out of rattle cans and you will get it done quicker; if albeit a worse finish imo.
10. VTRelite Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Dec 2008 Gloucester Posts: 3000 Citroen Saxo VTR Renault 5

    #10 18th December 2010, 11:20

    i was planning to roller it as i assumed brushing would leave brush lines everywhere
11. user_34090 Established Member Joined: May 2009 Devizes Posts: 2280 Blue Clio 172 Cup

    #11 18th December 2010, 11:21

    just have a chalkboard bonnet, wwould be cool
12. DamoVTS Established Member Joined: Jul 2006 West Sussex Posts: 1846 Clio 182 :D

    #12 18th December 2010, 11:24

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by -R3Fu3LED- pics??

    This, anyone got any pics of one done?
13. MunkyBoy Established Member Joined: Nov 2009 Maldon Posts: 2033 1. MK2 Chalked VT'd 1.1 2. MK1 VTS

    #13 18th December 2010, 11:35

    Check my progress thread.
    
    I didn't prime, and I rollered my paint on
14. VTRelite Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Dec 2008 Gloucester Posts: 3000 Citroen Saxo VTR Renault 5

    #14 18th December 2010, 11:38

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by MunkyBoy Check my progress thread. I didn't prime, and I rollered my paint on

    Your thread was the one that made me finally think 'fuck it lets do it'
15. myk1992 Infrequent Poster Joined: Jul 2010 Brentwood, Essex Posts: 207 Citroen Saxo 1.1 Desire

    #15 18th December 2010, 12:13

    Munkyboy's chalked saxo is the nuts, just want to walk up to it with some chalk and write obsenities lol
16. Qucifer666 Established Member Joined: Jul 2006 Clevedon Posts: 2255

    #16 18th December 2010, 12:30

    tonto has his done too
    
    check his thread
17. user_33701 Established Member Joined: May 2009 Aberdeenshire Posts: 1932 MK3 Dub VR6 & DUB TDI

    #17 18th December 2010, 12:36

    
    
    Tonto's car is the chalkboard' saxo god tbh!
18. ashbuster Regular Poster Joined: Oct 2010 walsall Posts: 479 mk4 golf gti 1.8 turbo (AUM)

    #18 18th December 2010, 12:54

    that looks real good
    what paint is it ?
    anyone got a link to buy the paint, its a cheap paintjob that actualy looks the nuts
19. user_34645 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2009 Rack City, Isle of Man Posts: 4127 GS300, MK1 VTS, Katy M 1190

    #19 18th December 2010, 12:55

    http://www.toolstation.com/shop/Pain...ts/d150/sd3175
    
    Thats the paint Ive used, as had MunkyBoy

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20. ashbuster Regular Poster Joined: Oct 2010 walsall Posts: 479 mk4 golf gti 1.8 turbo (AUM)

    #20 18th December 2010, 12:58

    lol so you just roller that on
    my car has been primed grey so do i just paint ontop of that or do i put the black rattlecan base first?
    i carnt believe that has just been rollered realy looks good
    also what rollers are used for a good finish
21. user_34645 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2009 Rack City, Isle of Man Posts: 4127 GS300, MK1 VTS, Katy M 1190

    #21 18th December 2010, 13:02

    Aslong as your surface is keyed then you can roller it straight on.
    Should be fine with it being in primer too.

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22. ashbuster Regular Poster Joined: Oct 2010 walsall Posts: 479 mk4 golf gti 1.8 turbo (AUM)

    #22 18th December 2010, 14:00

    what does keyed mean mate?
    do you mean the shine took off?
23. MunkyBoy Established Member Joined: Nov 2009 Maldon Posts: 2033 1. MK2 Chalked VT'd 1.1 2. MK1 VTS

    #23 18th December 2010, 14:05

    I rubbed down with wet and dry, gave the paint something to hold to.
    
    Then just roller away! Thin coats, but lots of them for the best finish I found.

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24. ashbuster Regular Poster Joined: Oct 2010 walsall Posts: 479 mk4 golf gti 1.8 turbo (AUM)

    #24 18th December 2010, 14:09

    nice one mate, im defenatly going to do this
    not sure what colour to do the grill and wheels but will think about that afterwards because the weather is shite at the moment carnt do anything but can get the materials ready
25. MunkyBoy Established Member Joined: Nov 2009 Maldon Posts: 2033 1. MK2 Chalked VT'd 1.1 2. MK1 VTS

    #25 18th December 2010, 14:11

    True man.
    
    Depends if you want to contrast like mine, or be subtle like tonto's. He had black steelies, whereas I've got lumi orange VTR rims!
    
    I quite like the idea of matt black vtr rims, with lime green rim tape for yours... If its the one in your DP. Keep the green!
26. ashbuster Regular Poster Joined: Oct 2010 walsall Posts: 479 mk4 golf gti 1.8 turbo (AUM)

    #26 18th December 2010, 14:13

    have to get rid of that green mate its rattlecanned and can see badly in some places lol (i didnt rattlecan it)
    im liking the idea of iluminus yellow or green for wheels and grill lol
27. MunkyBoy Established Member Joined: Nov 2009 Maldon Posts: 2033 1. MK2 Chalked VT'd 1.1 2. MK1 VTS

    #27 18th December 2010, 14:38

    I meant keep the green theme! Just chalk the car, and either do the rims in lumi green, or do the wheels matt with lumi green rim tape?
28. ashbuster Regular Poster Joined: Oct 2010 walsall Posts: 479 mk4 golf gti 1.8 turbo (AUM)

    #28 18th December 2010, 14:49

    ahh yeah good idea mate
    did you use a foam roller or did you use one of those fluffy ones
29. MunkyBoy Established Member Joined: Nov 2009 Maldon Posts: 2033 1. MK2 Chalked VT'd 1.1 2. MK1 VTS

    #29 18th December 2010, 14:50

    Fluffy was rubbish. Used a small foam one for the best finish
30. ashbuster Regular Poster Joined: Oct 2010 walsall Posts: 479 mk4 golf gti 1.8 turbo (AUM)

    #30 18th December 2010, 14:53

    thanks mate
31. pussmunky Infrequent Poster Joined: May 2010 Wakefield Posts: 220 Furio

    #31 18th December 2010, 15:02

    this looks sweet! stupid question but if you write on it with chalk will it wipe straight back off? :')
32. MunkyBoy Established Member Joined: Nov 2009 Maldon Posts: 2033 1. MK2 Chalked VT'd 1.1 2. MK1 VTS

    #32 18th December 2010, 15:54

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by pussmunky this looks sweet! stupid question but if you write on it with chalk will it wipe straight back off? :')

    Yup

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33. ashbuster Regular Poster Joined: Oct 2010 walsall Posts: 479 mk4 golf gti 1.8 turbo (AUM)

    #33 18th December 2010, 16:25

    is glow in the dark paint legal to have on your car? for the rims, mirrors and grill?
    i know flurecent is fine but what about glow in the dark
34. Tontsy Saxperience Addict Joined: Oct 2008 Plymouth, Fiddling - under a two poster ramp Posts: 14064 Audi

    #34 18th December 2010, 16:27

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by -GG- Tonto's car is the chalkboard' saxo god tbh!

    fucking ledge! cheers dude!

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35. user_34645 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2009 Rack City, Isle of Man Posts: 4127 GS300, MK1 VTS, Katy M 1190

    #35 18th December 2010, 16:28

    Tonto, What's your car dropped by in that Picture? Its just..Perfect.
    
    Ed.
36. Tontsy Saxperience Addict Joined: Oct 2008 Plymouth, Fiddling - under a two poster ramp Posts: 14064 Audi

    #36 18th December 2010, 16:30

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by ed-bradley Tonto, What's your car dropped by in that Picture? Its just..Perfect. Ed.

    bumstops all round. when i measured it against a standard, it ws about 120mm iirc.
    
    thanks. but it does cause abit of damage, new shocks are needed after a short while... well untill it came to MOT lol. so was like that for a year.
37. user_34645 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2009 Rack City, Isle of Man Posts: 4127 GS300, MK1 VTS, Katy M 1190

    #37 18th December 2010, 16:34

    Awesome. Once ive got mine sorted, I'm feeling a major drop like that How was it you got the front down by that much? surely their isn't any springs with that much of a drop? Or were they cut ?
    
    Or no springs at all? Sorry about this being question time
    
    Ed.
38. Tontsy Saxperience Addict Joined: Oct 2008 Plymouth, Fiddling - under a two poster ramp Posts: 14064 Audi

    #38 18th December 2010, 16:37

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by ed-bradley Awesome. Once ive got mine sorted, I'm feeling a major drop like that How was it you got the front down by that much? surely their isn't any springs with that much of a drop? Or were they cut ? Or no springs at all? Sorry about this being question time Ed.

    i took the springs out. and welded the shock compressed.
    at the time i thought it was a great idea...i still do! i might do it again! but people on here give you grief as "its not safe" but man, it looks fucking sweet!
    
    well only problem i had was needing to put new shocks in for the mot.
    not that im saying it wont do harm else where, to anyone else or if i did it again.
39. user_34645 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2009 Rack City, Isle of Man Posts: 4127 GS300, MK1 VTS, Katy M 1190

    #39 18th December 2010, 16:41

    Ahh right I see. May have to look at doing something like that then.
    Yeah, I'd probably change my shocks at somepoint in the next 12 months or so anyway, so It can be Bumpy and harsh all it likes until then
    
    Haha, Yeah..Its all about the looks for me. I've only got a 1.1, so performance and comfort don't bother me
    Cheers man.
40. Tontsy Saxperience Addict Joined: Oct 2008 Plymouth, Fiddling - under a two poster ramp Posts: 14064 Audi

    #40 18th December 2010, 16:45

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by ed-bradley Ahh right I see. May have to look at doing something like that then. Yeah, I'd probably change my shocks at somepoint in the next 12 months or so anyway, so It can be Bumpy and harsh all it likes until then Haha, Yeah..Its all about the looks for me. I've only got a 1.1, so performance and comfort don't bother me Cheers man.

    I have a 1.1 too...hence why i did it.
    Not botherd about going quick, as some people like to call it.
    
    Imo it did look the fucking mutts nuttz! I think tomorrow i might deck the arse end again, as i raised it to a 40mm all round when i put the new shocks in.
    She is going in a few months, so might just ruin her till then!
41. user_39284 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Nov 2009 Pembrokeshire Posts: 3952 DubYaRex

    #41 18th December 2010, 16:53

    was gonna buy tonto's car when he had it up for sale, really wish i did tbh lol
    
    i look at the pics on a regular basis and it never fials to make me smile
42. Tontsy Saxperience Addict Joined: Oct 2008 Plymouth, Fiddling - under a two poster ramp Posts: 14064 Audi

    #42 18th December 2010, 17:05

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Dano_vT was gonna buy tonto's car when he had it up for sale, really wish i did tbh lol i look at the pics on a regular basis and it never fials to make me smile

    Thanks man! Ive fuly stripped it now,looking into painting the insided to match. No dash, trims, carpets. Just seat amd clock. Ftw! Yours for 150quid
43. TheWorx Infrequent Poster Joined: Aug 2008 Belfast Posts: 225 Peugeot 307 1.4 8v

    #43 18th December 2010, 18:21

    Looks shit
44. Tontsy Saxperience Addict Joined: Oct 2008 Plymouth, Fiddling - under a two poster ramp Posts: 14064 Audi

    #44 18th December 2010, 19:01

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by TheWorx Looks shit

    You have a 307...i assume your parents are farmers who moved to the city and your a peadophile?
    
    Stfu and gtfo.
45. ashbuster Regular Poster Joined: Oct 2010 walsall Posts: 479 mk4 golf gti 1.8 turbo (AUM)

    #45 18th December 2010, 20:36

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by tonto_VTR You have a 307...i assume your parents are farmers who moved to the city and your a peadophile? Stfu and gtfo.

    
46. pussmunky Infrequent Poster Joined: May 2010 Wakefield Posts: 220 Furio

    #46 18th December 2010, 22:24

    just wondering how many tins of paint would you need to cover the car?
47. TheWorx Infrequent Poster Joined: Aug 2008 Belfast Posts: 225 Peugeot 307 1.4 8v

    #47 21st December 2010, 00:27

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by tonto_VTR You have a 307...i assume your parents are farmers who moved to the city and your a peadophile? Stfu and gtfo.

    Good one
48. pussmunky Infrequent Poster Joined: May 2010 Wakefield Posts: 220 Furio

    #48 22nd December 2010, 00:28

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by TheWorx Good one

    wtf are you even doing on a saxo forum when you've got a 307 anyway? idiot
49. user_34645 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2009 Rack City, Isle of Man Posts: 4127 GS300, MK1 VTS, Katy M 1190

    #49 22nd December 2010, 00:31

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by pussmunky just wondering how many tins of paint would you need to cover the car?

    So far..I've used about 2/3 of one tin. (1 Litre tin)
    
    Ive got the roof, and a door to do.
    then go over it again to remove/cover any imperfections.
    2 litres would probably do you nicely with plenty to spare.
50. user_39284 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Nov 2009 Pembrokeshire Posts: 3952 DubYaRex

    #50 22nd December 2010, 02:58

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by tonto_VTR Thanks man! Ive fuly stripped it now,looking into painting the insided to match. No dash, trims, carpets. Just seat amd clock. Ftw! Yours for 150quid

    dont have £150 to spend tbh
    
    just bought a cheap gti project for me and my bro to work on
    
    What happened to painting the inside lime green and pink fur?!
    
    needs doing if you ask me.
51. Tontsy Saxperience Addict Joined: Oct 2008 Plymouth, Fiddling - under a two poster ramp Posts: 14064 Audi

    #51 22nd December 2010, 09:28

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Dano_vT dont have £150 to spend tbh just bought a cheap gti project for me and my bro to work on What happened to painting the inside lime green and pink fur?! needs doing if you ask me.

    Forgot about the lime green inside!...
    Ill see if i can get a tin made up of that focus rs green!
    
    WAtch this space lol...
52. SaxbyPK Infrequent Poster Joined: Aug 2010 Barry Posts: 121 Mk2 Posi Blue Flatarch

    #52 27th December 2010, 01:16

    im being converted to chalkboard, ide just be worried somone will right on it sumin offensive and ill get the blame
53. loudandproud205 Established Member Joined: Jun 2007 lincs Posts: 1044 205 Dimma, MR2 turbo Range Rover, Laguna

    #53 27th December 2010, 14:49

    Full car just looks like a matte black paint job IMO.
    
    I did the bonnet on mine for FCS 2008 I loved the haterz
    
    Primer white wheel, chalk board bonnet (the whole car could be written on as colour's showed up well on the white )
54. user_39284 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Nov 2009 Pembrokeshire Posts: 3952 DubYaRex

    #54 27th December 2010, 15:45

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by tonto_VTR Forgot about the lime green inside!... Ill see if i can get a tin made up of that focus rs green! WAtch this space lol...

    Dooo itttt
55. TheWorx Infrequent Poster Joined: Aug 2008 Belfast Posts: 225 Peugeot 307 1.4 8v

    #55 27th December 2010, 18:32

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by pussmunky wtf are you even doing on a saxo forum when you've got a 307 anyway? idiot

    I joined when i was about to buy a saxo for my first car and have now resumed using it as im debating buying a vtr. Whats that got to do with you? You fuckin inbred twat, mind your own fuckin business
56. Tontsy Saxperience Addict Joined: Oct 2008 Plymouth, Fiddling - under a two poster ramp Posts: 14064 Audi

    #56 27th December 2010, 18:50

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by TheWorx I joined when i was about to buy a saxo for my first car and have now resumed using it as im debating buying a vtr. Whats that got to do with you? You fuckin inbred twat, mind your own fuckin business

    Time of the month?...id advise you refrain from getting your knickers in a twist, or you'll never get any help on here. This is meant to be a friendly place, with banter...
57. TheWorx Infrequent Poster Joined: Aug 2008 Belfast Posts: 225 Peugeot 307 1.4 8v

    #57 27th December 2010, 18:56

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by tonto_VTR Time of the month?...id advise you refrain from getting your knickers in a twist, or you'll never get any help on here. This is meant to be a friendly place, with banter...

    
    I've been nothing but civil on here, if someone acts a dick towards me they'll get the same back
58. Tontsy Saxperience Addict Joined: Oct 2008 Plymouth, Fiddling - under a two poster ramp Posts: 14064 Audi

    #58 27th December 2010, 18:59

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by TheWorx I've been nothing but civil on here, if someone acts a dick towards me they'll get the same back

    Nope. Youve been a bum muncher boyo. Tbh the was no need for that tords the other lad was there. You could of just said " gtfo you pigeon licker"

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59. TheWorx Infrequent Poster Joined: Aug 2008 Belfast Posts: 225 Peugeot 307 1.4 8v

    #59 27th December 2010, 19:14

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by tonto_VTR Nope. Youve been a bum muncher boyo. Tbh the was no need for that tords the other lad was there. You could of just said " gtfo you pigeon licker"

    
    So you and him can insult me but i cant say anything back?
    
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Mu8MrCR5pQ&t=1m30s
60. Tontsy Saxperience Addict Joined: Oct 2008 Plymouth, Fiddling - under a two poster ramp Posts: 14064 Audi

    #60 27th December 2010, 19:19

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by TheWorx So you and him can insult me but i cant say anything back?

    
    yush, i haz gold stars, thus being abuff yooh! xxx
61. user_34090 Established Member Joined: May 2009 Devizes Posts: 2280 Blue Clio 172 Cup

    #61 27th December 2010, 22:10

    i have a black bumper, arches and skirts. Looks pretty cool, would chalkboarding those parts look good or shit
62. Squeak_ Frequent Poster Joined: Sep 2010 suffolk Posts: 811 (2000) black VTR

    #62 27th December 2010, 23:27

    chalkboard the dash etc, posible win..possible fail..WIN imo
63. Sexooo Frequent Poster Joined: Nov 2010 Farnborough/Hampshire Posts: 643 Citroen saxo

    #63 27th December 2010, 23:51

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Squeak_ chalkboard the dash etc, posible win..possible fail..WIN imo

    
    win win i might do it lol
64. user_34090 Established Member Joined: May 2009 Devizes Posts: 2280 Blue Clio 172 Cup

    #64 28th December 2010, 00:15

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Squeak_ chalkboard the dash etc, posible win..possible fail..WIN imo

    and Convert the glovebox opening bit into chalk holding compartment
65. Rudpud Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Aug 2009 Oxford Posts: 4547 '55 Plate C2 VTS

    #65 6th January 2011, 17:52

    After you have chalked it, is it illegal in any way to drive around with writing on your car?
66. DannnyBoi Infrequent Poster Joined: Jul 2009 Ireland Posts: 177 Saxo 1.1 VTS Rep

    #66 6th January 2011, 19:56

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Rudpud After you have chalked it, is it illegal in any way to drive around with writing on your car?

    I doubt it, its just a design.
67. user_34645 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2009 Rack City, Isle of Man Posts: 4127 GS300, MK1 VTS, Katy M 1190

    #67 6th January 2011, 21:18

    Aslong as there isn't any majorly offensive slogans on it then You should be alright, and won't get pulled...as much.
68. Tontsy Saxperience Addict Joined: Oct 2008 Plymouth, Fiddling - under a two poster ramp Posts: 14064 Audi

    #68 6th January 2011, 21:22

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Rudpud After you have chalked it, is it illegal in any way to drive around with writing on your car?

    i have been escorted to the jet wash after one of my mates wrote some pretty epic racial remarks, and a few jokes about Maddy and Nazi.
    
    other than that, most people dont seem to give a toss tbh.
69. sebo123 Established Member Joined: Oct 2008 Bideford Posts: 1599 Saxo Furio

    #69 9th January 2011, 15:43

    dont you have to let someone know that youve changed the colour?
70. ashbuster Regular Poster Joined: Oct 2010 walsall Posts: 479 mk4 golf gti 1.8 turbo (AUM)

    #70 9th January 2011, 16:36

    i think you just send the logbook off for colour change if its gone from a different colour to black
71. Andy2907 Regular Poster Joined: Jul 2010 Hereford Posts: 326 2001 Fiesta Zetec S - Red

    #71 10th January 2011, 07:33

    Just carry a chalk board rubber with you! Epic Win against the machine.