Topic: Sideskirt Painting (Read 2105 times)

pcsuby312 · « **on:** February 11, 2011, 10:45:05 PM »

I know what you're thinking. This is already a thread. But it didn't answer my question when I searched. So I was wondering how much the paint and supplies would cost to paint sideskirts. It wouldn't be the end of the world if I messed it up and had to sand it down and repaint. It would be a good way to try out painting.

gebby1029 · « **Reply #1 on:** February 12, 2011, 12:34:04 AM »

$5 for sand paper, $5 for primer, and $5 for spray paint? In a word: cheap.

Kavik · « **Reply #2 on:** February 12, 2011, 04:55:30 AM »

And be sure to get the kind specific for plastics, so it's flexible and doesn't crack/chip in a month

TheBigChill · « **Reply #3 on:** February 12, 2011, 11:18:26 AM »

Quote from: Kavik on February 12, 2011, 04:55:30 AM

And be sure to get the kind specific for plastics, so it's flexible and doesn't crack/chip in a month

^ This. Plastic Primer is key. Expansion, contraction and general flex requires specific preparation.

pcsuby312 · « **Reply #4 on:** February 12, 2011, 12:20:33 PM »

You can get WRB paint for $5? What about clearcoat?

gebby1029 · « **Reply #5 on:** February 12, 2011, 12:26:42 PM »

You never said your car was WRB. That will most likely cost you more. I was able to get a silver from Lowe's that matched PSM pretty well. I forgot about clear coat. Add another $5 lol

skyphix · « **Reply #6 on:** February 12, 2011, 02:28:02 PM »

WRB is a pearl... going to be kind of hard to duplicate out of a spray paint can. Not saying it can't be done, just more difficult.

LiamWRX06 · « **Reply #7 on:** February 12, 2011, 04:23:08 PM »

grimmspeed sells WRB spray paint that they say matches perfectly.
http://www.grimmspeed.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=60_33_34_46&products_id=207&osCsid=qlmrs7u3utk70pi228i8ep8573

pcsuby312 · « **Reply #8 on:** February 13, 2011, 01:36:21 AM »

Probably should have mentioned that I could use the HVLP spray gun my dad has at his shop. Then I could just get a gallon or so of color matched paint, primer, and clearcoat. I might have some left over for touchups/repairs to other parts later on too.

upstate2.5i · « **Reply #9 on:** February 13, 2011, 09:14:12 AM »

Quote from: pcsuby312 on February 13, 2011, 01:36:21 AM

Probably should have mentioned that I could use the HVLP spray gun my dad has at his shop. Then I could just get a gallon or so of color matched paint, primer, and clearcoat. I might have some left over for touchups/repairs to other parts later on too.

A gallon is overkill city if you're just doing the side skirts for now, 8 ounces should be plenty. And if your side skirts are just the black plastic now you're going to need a raw plastic adhesive kit to make sure the paint sticks. check out Auto-body supply of Albany 931 3rd Street, Albany - (518) 489-5443. They can mix ANY color you want into an spray able aerosol can as well.

Kavik · « **Reply #10 on:** February 13, 2011, 10:01:13 AM »

Someone should sticky that company info.

rshaw123 · « **Reply #11 on:** February 18, 2011, 10:42:56 AM »

paintscratch.com is extremely good at matching paint to your car and you can buy it in both forms.

deadlydave · « **Reply #12 on:** February 18, 2011, 01:42:26 PM »

Quote from: rshaw123 on February 18, 2011, 10:42:56 AM

paintscratch.com is extremely good at matching paint to your car and you can buy it in both forms.

Correct, they matched the Sedona Red on my old legacy really well. With patience, it can look good.

rshaw123 · « **Reply #13 on:** February 18, 2011, 04:31:19 PM »

yeah I bought the paint to paint my legacy that red and it matched really nicely and thats after the panels sat in a field for almost 2 years.

madlife · « **Reply #14 on:** February 18, 2011, 09:35:33 PM »

Quote from: deadlydave on February 18, 2011, 01:42:26 PM

Correct, they matched the Sedona Red on my old legacy really well. With patience, it can look good.

thats what i need to do mine this summer

kaisertech · « **Reply #15 on:** May 28, 2011, 09:55:10 PM »

dont use any spray cans on your car. sand down the parts to remove texture. finish with 320 grit. prime with a high build CATALYSED primer, and buy paint from autobody supply. trust me i do this stuff everyday' and this is how i did mine when i painted my car. it also helps to let the parts sit for a week or 2 after priming so the primer can dry and shrink completely. use a black spray paint and apply a mist coat to use as a guide while your sanding (guide coat). finish to 600 grit and base coat clear coat. dupont chroma system matches good and covers nice. your side skirts dont flex enough to have to worry about the paint and primer cracking. good luck

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Kavik · « **Reply #16 on:** May 28, 2011, 11:03:13 PM »

Quote from: kaisertech on May 28, 2011, 09:55:10 PM

your side skirts dont flex enough to have to worry about the paint and primer cracking

apparently you've never caught the skirt with your heel or had a corner come out of the clips

kaisertech · « **Reply #17 on:** May 29, 2011, 06:16:42 AM »

Quote from: Kavik on May 28, 2011, 11:03:13 PM

apparently you've never caught the skirt with your heel or had a corner come out of the clips

nope bc I'm not a retard

and my car is put together right so It won't fall apart.

upstate2.5i · « **Reply #18 on:** May 29, 2011, 07:52:30 AM »

Quote from: kaisertech on May 29, 2011, 06:16:42 AM

nope bc I'm not a retard and my car is put together right so It won't fall apart.

kaisertech · « **Reply #19 on:** May 29, 2011, 10:03:09 AM »

seriously you have to be a special kind of stupid to step on you side skirts, while getting in and out

Kavik · « **Reply #20 on:** May 29, 2011, 12:54:48 PM »

well, shucks....I always knew I was special, but it is still nice to hear once in a while

seriously though, c'mon.....they're there to take shit kicked up off the ground, mine stay black plastic and it's where I kick my feet to knock the dirt/mud/snow off before getting in. And yes, I do that on my painted Sti sideskirts too

Try having kids climbing in and out of the car and tell me they don't ever get stepped on

kaisertech · « **Reply #21 on:** May 29, 2011, 12:57:47 PM »

Quote from: Kavik on May 29, 2011, 12:54:48 PM

well, shucks....I always knew I was special, but it is still nice to hear once in a while

seriously though, c'mon.....they're there to take shit kicked up off the ground, mine stay black plastic and it's where I kick my feet to knock the dirt/mud/snow off before getting in. And yes, I do that on my painted Sti sideskirts too Try having kids climbing in and out of the car and tell me they don't ever get stepped on

when my daughter is old enoug we will have a serious talk about ruining daddys hard work

Kavik · « **Reply #22 on:** May 29, 2011, 01:02:58 PM »

good luck with that.......it will happen from time to time, along with footprints on the backs of your seats

jamesmiller · « **Reply #23 on:** September 03, 2011, 07:57:52 PM »

Many local paint shops will mix you up and color as long as you have the paint code. In spray can, pen or brush. If you want i can give you the number to a place located near me that would probably ship.

jay

deadlydave · « **Reply #24 on:** September 05, 2011, 09:47:45 AM »

Some possibly helpful info:
Paintscratch.com aerosol cans are about $30-$35 per. If you order $100 bucks worth of stuff, they drop the shipping. Ended up with 4 or the cans for $100. Their other supplies are way overpriced, you'd be better off picking them up at bLowes, Home Despot, any of the auto stores, or autobody specialty stores.

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