I have another valence sitting here that I need to prep and paint. It is in pretty good shape, except for the usual chip on the front tip of it, and it has a little bit of spiderwebbing in the paint. It is white, so I have to paint it anyway.
My question is: what should I do to prep and paint this thing up? I have already washed it and cleaned it with paint stripper, so it is as clean as it can possibly get right now. I also already have the correct color matched paint for it. Any help is much appreciated!
Nick
So far, I'm looking to sand it with a 200 grit, then 400, then 600. Should that be adequate? Also, should I add some kind of a flex agent? If so, when should I add it? Should I prime it also?
thanks
Ok I did the valence today... sanded it up, cleaned it again, then sprayed 2 coats of adhesion promoter/flex agent on it. Then I put 4 coats of paint on it. It turned out really well, but it got windy outside during my last coat of paint and I got a small run in the paint. What should I do to get rid of the run? I have NOT put clear coat on it yet. Other than the minor run, it looks AWESOME- I can't wait to put it on the car!
Thanks
you're going to want to wait a while on that one. let it sit a week or so and get some really fine grit paper, like 2-3000 and use a spray bottle with water, possibly some other type or lubricant I don't know for sure. Get a soft towel and then have at it. At least consult one other opinion before doing that though. ;)
I wet-sanded it good yesterday to get the runs and minor blemishes out. Tomorrow I will put a few more coats of paint on and clear it good. :icon_cool: