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[tunnie]

JamesV6 mentioned to me someone on the forum has access to proffesional paint spraying, my front grill is badly scratched all along the front by some monkey garage.

Its above the V grill, and about 60% the length of the grill.

I don't really want to try myself, paint spraying really needs to be done proffesionally.

[cem_devecioglu]

Very detailed job..

The prep stage is critical..Surface must be very smooth and to be

sanded with increasing numbers ..Primer coat is another story to

eliminate color differences..

Must be done in a dust free environment with a good spray gun

and by a proffesional..

Else the result will be worser then before..

[TheBoy]

I have equipment, though not sure if compressor good enough.

However, for that size, a rattle can will be good enough.

Give it a go, if it doesn't turn out well, then get it done....

[JamesV6CDX]

Speak to MotMann, he suggested he may be able to help

Crikey, we sprayed a whole VW camper with a rattle can - came up a treat

Ps - rub it down well...

Someone has scratched that grill working in the engine bay, and it wasn't me

[The Elite]

You need to make sure the compressor has a water trap or you have an inline one! Otherwise your gonna blow water all over freshly laid paint.

[Vamps]

On the basis I can use a spray can and not wanting to make a lot of mess with a spray gun, to paint the wing on a Ford Prefect I used an air brush, mixed a load of paint ready just to top it up all the time.
Rigged to a compressor, worked pretty well, it's mostly in the preperations.
Some years ago you could buy very large cans of spray paint in Halfords, Panel paint I think it was called, used this to paint a MK1 escort black, before we put the side pipes on. 1100cc with twin pipes, only as kids

[zippo]

On the basis I can use a spray can and not wanting to make a lot of mess with a spray gun, to paint the wing on a Ford Prefect I used an air brush, mixed a load of paint ready just to top it up all the time.
Rigged to a compressor, worked pretty well, it's mostly in the preperations.
Some years ago you could buy very large cans of spray paint in Halfords, Panel paint I think it was called, used this to paint a MK1 escort black, before we put the side pipes on. 1100cc with twin pipes, only as kids

mine didnt have side pipes it had a pico large bore  all noise and no go