Important! : High gloss paint finish

  1. L-plater Joined: Jul 2010 Crewe Cheshire Posts: 87 Saxo VTS Conversion
    #1
    Right this is probably the most pointless thread every but yeah. But basically I have re sprayed my bump strips before and they never ever seem to end up like this and this is how I want them to look:



    And these are my bump strips:


    Yeah I know the camera quality is different on each one but this is the only picture I have after I did my bump strips gloss black and even looking at them in the flesh they're nothing compared to the first image

    So to cut a long story short I just want to know the best way to go out spraying them like the orders to do everything to end up with this amazing finish? Surely there must be a thread of some kind too?

  2. Infrequent Poster Joined: Jan 2010 Cheshire Posts: 194 2ToneVTR&VTS
    #2
    ive asked my cousin in the past about this and he said to use white spirits when preppin it? perhaps a fine sandpaper like wet and dry to smooth it out as the bumstrips r slightly corrigated? god knows if that will help :/ xx
  3. L-plater Joined: Jul 2010 Crewe Cheshire Posts: 87 Saxo VTS Conversion
    #3
    I use really fine wet and dry as it is like and they just never seem that glossy :/ some people say to sand inbetween primer coats but never tried it. What you mean by use white spirits when prepping?
  4. Infrequent Poster Joined: Jan 2010 Cheshire Posts: 194 2ToneVTR&VTS
    #4
    god knows its just what he said, il ring him tomorrow n ask him and let ya know. where bouts in crewe ya from? x
  5. L-plater Joined: Jul 2010 Crewe Cheshire Posts: 87 Saxo VTS Conversion
    #5
    Yeah mate that would be quality cheers! Live in wistaston off crewe road. Where abouts you from?
  6. Infrequent Poster Joined: Jan 2010 Cheshire Posts: 194 2ToneVTR&VTS
    #6
    no probs near the 8 farmers pub on parkers road? x
  7. L-plater Joined: Jul 2010 Crewe Cheshire Posts: 87 Saxo VTS Conversion
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    Yeahh yeah I know where that is . What sax you got?
  8. Infrequent Poster Joined: Jan 2010 Cheshire Posts: 194 2ToneVTR&VTS
    #8
    2 tone vtr, youve probs seen it around, amthesite grey vts wheels, lowered, AOB at end of reg? x
  9. Frequent Poster Joined: Dec 2010 Bourne, Lincs/Hatfield Posts: 829 Renault Megane 1.9Dci
    #9
    did you get rid of the texture before you sprayed them??
    if not, then thats what you'll need to do - just sand them down

    Basically, sand them down with a medium/fine sandpaper, then move down through different courses of wet and dry (getting finer) Then use plastic primer, then filler primer.
    Next wet and dry again, filler primer again and continue (with about 600 grade wet and dry) until completely smooth
    Next apply your paint (gloss black)
    if necessary, wet and dry to get rid of any imperfections then continue with colour coats
    Then lastly, apply the lacquer

    That should help get the smooth, shiny, wet look that the first pic had, however it has probably been done professionally

    Hope that helps
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  10. L-plater Joined: Jul 2010 Crewe Cheshire Posts: 87 Saxo VTS Conversion
    #10
    Hmmm might of seen it depends how often you're about in it? Where abouts do you work? Have you ever seen mine about? PUG1OFF on the windows last 3 letters on reg CVC? Its a mk1?
  11. L-plater Joined: Jul 2010 Crewe Cheshire Posts: 87 Saxo VTS Conversion
    #11
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by williamanderson31 View Post
    did you get rid of the texture before you sprayed them??
    if not, then thats what you'll need to do - just sand them down

    Basically, sand them down with a medium/fine sandpaper, then move down through different courses of wet and dry (getting finer) Then use plastic primer, then filler primer.
    Next wet and dry again, filler primer again and continue (with about 600 grade wet and dry) until completely smooth
    Next apply your paint (gloss black)
    if necessary, wet and dry to get rid of any imperfections then continue with colour coats
    Then lastly, apply the lacquer

    That should help get the smooth, shiny, wet look that the first pic had, however it has probably been done professionally

    Hope that helps
    Nice one mate cheers I'll have a little play around with it tomorrow got some free time on my hands
  12. Infrequent Poster Joined: Jan 2010 Cheshire Posts: 194 2ToneVTR&VTS
    #12
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Dannnn93 View Post
    Hmmm might of seen it depends how often you're about in it? Where abouts do you work? Have you ever seen mine about? PUG1OFF on the windows last 3 letters on reg CVC? Its a mk1?
    just started up a business in haslington doing vinyl wraps, stickers, motocross graphics, shirt printing etc. business is booming and working for another signage company on the side on elworth 2 days a week. in all fairness i cnt remember but will be looking out for you if ya get some crazy blonde bird waving, beepin and flashin, ul know its me! haha. x
  13. L-plater Joined: Jul 2010 Crewe Cheshire Posts: 87 Saxo VTS Conversion
    #13
    okay well make sure you beep/flash/wave alot cos i tend to mong out while i drive sometimes haha. How much do you charge for vinyl wraps?
  14. L-plater Joined: Jul 2010 Crewe Cheshire Posts: 87 Saxo VTS Conversion
    #14
    and glad to hear business is good
  15. Infrequent Poster Joined: Jan 2010 Cheshire Posts: 194 2ToneVTR&VTS
    #15
    depends on what colour, all of a car, a bit? if i drive past and you see me, i apologise in advance to the fact il either be monging out myself or if im with my mates we have a tendancy to sing - LOUD! you have been warned! lol x
  16. L-plater Joined: Jul 2010 Crewe Cheshire Posts: 87 Saxo VTS Conversion
    #16
    Just the roof of mine and in black or carbon if you have it? Oh its fine don't worry you'll hear me coming way before you see me its a very distinctive noise :L. I only have front seats in my car so i'm usually on my own haha x
  17. Infrequent Poster Joined: Jan 2010 Cheshire Posts: 194 2ToneVTR&VTS
    #17
    wont be much if its just the roof, will sort you out with a price mid next week if thats okay, im not in until then. will get you a price on both x
  18. L-plater Joined: Jul 2010 Crewe Cheshire Posts: 87 Saxo VTS Conversion
    #18
    okay thank you very much. Don't suppose you spoke to that guy today did you?
  19. Infrequent Poster Joined: Jan 2010 Cheshire Posts: 194 2ToneVTR&VTS
    #19
    what guy? about bump strips? he said if your gonna do it yourself to perhaps use a filler type thing and sand it down with fine paper, but its not filler its something to do with plastics? best bets is to nip into rigby taylor nr mini and lsg? x
  20. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Aug 2009 Dorking,Surrey,M25 J9 Posts: 2616 Static -80mm Peugeot 405
    #20
    KelsVTS you have a PM.

    You need to paint your bump strips with gloss black and then laquer to get shine.
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  21. L-plater Joined: Jul 2010 Crewe Cheshire Posts: 87 Saxo VTS Conversion
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    Quote:
    Originally Posted by KrisB View Post
    KelsVTS you have a PM.

    You need to paint your bump strips with gloss black and then laquer to get shine.
    Yeah i've done that but i just dont get the same finish lol
  22. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Aug 2009 Dorking,Surrey,M25 J9 Posts: 2616 Static -80mm Peugeot 405
    #22
    Lots of laquer matey. Then 2500 grit wet&dry then polish the feck outta it.
  23. L-plater Joined: Jul 2010 Crewe Cheshire Posts: 87 Saxo VTS Conversion
    #23
    so the 2500 wet&dry grit after the lacquer?
  24. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Aug 2009 Dorking,Surrey,M25 J9 Posts: 2616 Static -80mm Peugeot 405
    #24
    Yes. make sure the laquer has dried properly. Leaving it over night at room temp is probably your best bet at home.
  25. L-plater Joined: Jul 2010 Crewe Cheshire Posts: 87 Saxo VTS Conversion
    #25
    alright nice one cheers mate i'll give it a go tomorrow