gvincent Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 My son has the other 95 Firebird I bought for my swap and is going to make 1 good car out of the 2 donor cars I bought. The car he is keeping is white but he is taking the good front bumper cover and front fenders from the other donor which is black. Question: what is the proper proceedure for re-painting these plastic parts? Can I just sand them, primer and BC and CC them? Or is there mor to it? He doesn't have much money would the Advanced Auto Parts Quarts or ready spray Duplicolor primer, white and clear coat work? He is not looking for a perfect color match just a close enought white. Thanks, Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naviathan Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 The steps are basically the same, the only thing you'll need is a flex additive for the paint. Keeps it from cracking and flaking off when the plastic bends of flexes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeatrpi Posted May 11, 2007 Share Posted May 11, 2007 I'm no expert... But I believe the flex additive only assists with the initial drying. IE, use it if you paint the bumper off the car and it will flex a LOT in the next day when you install it. I've been told that flex additive, fisheye eliminator, etc, are all unnecessary... but I'd imagine there's some sort of Great Debate about that amongst the pro's. I painted my Z in separate pieces in my backyard. I did 1 coat of epoxy and one or two light coats of primer on the bumpers and rubber trim. I didn't use any additives. Had no trouble installing them... then again, not much stuff flexes on my zx. I also repainted the front bumper of my mazda 626- one of the new style bumpers that is plastic. I washed it, scuffed it with scotchbrite, wiped it with rubbing alcohol to kill the static, sprayed a coat of bulldog (adhesion promoter), 1 coat of epoxy, and then my paint. Again no additives. Also, I wouldn't use the duplicolor paint. Its lacquer based, I believe. I'd also avoid rustoleum. A budget paint like PPG Omni won't cost much and he'll be able to get the color matched. I've sprayed both the urethane and acrylic enamel... I liked the AU better than the AE, and the AU is only marginally more expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorfin Posted May 11, 2007 Share Posted May 11, 2007 Agree you should use an initial light coat of adhesion promoter if taken down to bare plastic. The paint system I use then calls for one coat of sealer, then followed by bc, cc--two coats each of bc&cc with 30 minutes of flash between coats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RacerX Posted May 11, 2007 Share Posted May 11, 2007 I did a "SEARCH" and found this - it may provide some helpful info! http://forums.hybridz.org/showthread.php?t=74157&highlight=flex+additives 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gvincent Posted May 11, 2007 Author Share Posted May 11, 2007 I never seem to use the right words in my searches! I used "plastic" instead of "Urethane" RacerX I was hoping you would answer this thread and the thread you directed me to is great! I have copied and pasted it into my own Tech library, I hope you don't mind. My spraying skills are pretty good, it is my knowledge of paints and my poor body and prep work skills that need improvement. The best looking cars I have sprayed were cars that I didn't do the body work on () Thanks everybody for your responses. Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RacerX Posted May 12, 2007 Share Posted May 12, 2007 gvincent, I'm glad the info is helpful and yes - please - do keep the info, that's what it's here for. Hopefully I'll have my book ready by the end of the year - LOL!!! Ernie/RacerX Would you be able to provide us with photos please? I know I always welcome member project photos - even if they're not Zcars - paint and bodywork is "paint and bodywork"!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodboxer Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 have u tried the krylon paint for plactic, it is available in a few colours and is in spray cans. i have tried it and it seems to stick good . I think it wouldn't hurt to clean of the wax with a degreaser 1st. good luck bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeatrpi Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 I've used Krylon Fusion paint directly on the hood vents and B pillar trim of my ZX. After a year the paint on the hood vents has faded in the sun. The B pillar trim, perhaps because of its orientation on the car, still looks brand new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodboxer Posted August 23, 2007 Share Posted August 23, 2007 I've used Krylon Fusion paint directly on the hood vents and B pillar trim of my ZX. After a year the paint on the hood vents has faded in the sun. The B pillar trim, perhaps because of its orientation on the car, still looks brand new. which type did u use, the H2O or the the normal stuff, i was recently in MAine and picked up some H2O, haven't had time to try it. bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeatrpi Posted August 23, 2007 Share Posted August 23, 2007 Normal stuff. Satin black, about $5 at wal mart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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