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Re: Got my new Spoiler
« Reply #15 on: 06 September 2008, 19:04:22 »
If you do decide to have a go at painting by aerosol find a local auto paint supplier that will mix up paint in an aerosol tin. This is common and bodyshops use them as it is perfect for touching in small repairs without going to the trouble of mixing themselves.I used a company in Hertrfordshire that did when I lived there and the match was perfect .They swatched the car and selected the correct paint from three variations of the code. A 400 ml can was about £12 if I remember correctly .I have painted the front N/S bumper with it and the four doors below the rubbing strip .I also used U-Pol uv resistent lacquer which they reccomended after another brand yellowed after application. I defy anyone to tell it has been done by aerosol.
The secret is in polishing the lacquer with 2000 grit paper ,then compounding the surface and then applying a good few layers of wax polish.I painted these areas 4 years ago and they are still perfect.
I would have painted the rear spoiler I fitted but I cannot find a good paint retailer down here in this wilderness that will supply in aerosol format and the suppliers in UK will not airfreight pressurised containers.
If I can help PM me with your tel. no. and I'll talk you through it I get free calls evenings and weekends to UK
PS don't worry you'll understand me I'm from Lanarkshire.
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« Reply #16 on: 08 September 2008, 16:56:47 »
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If you do decide to have a go at painting by aerosol find a local auto paint supplier that will mix up paint in an aerosol tin. This is common and bodyshops use them as it is perfect for touching in small repairs without going to the trouble of mixing themselves.I used a company in Hertrfordshire that did when I lived there and the match was perfect .They swatched the car and selected the correct paint from three variations of the code. A 400 ml can was about £12 if I remember correctly .I have painted the front N/S bumper with it and the four doors below the rubbing strip .I also used U-Pol uv resistent lacquer which they reccomended after another brand yellowed after application. I defy anyone to tell it has been done by aerosol.
The secret is in polishing the lacquer with 2000 grit paper ,then compounding the surface and then applying a good few layers of wax polish.I painted these areas 4 years ago and they are still perfect.
I would have painted the rear spoiler I fitted but I cannot find a good paint retailer down here in this wilderness that will supply in aerosol format and the suppliers in UK will not airfreight pressurised containers.
If I can help PM me with your tel. no. and I'll talk you through it I get free calls evenings and weekends to UK
PS don't worry you'll understand me I'm from Lanarkshire.
Don


I will keep your offer in mind ... thank you very much    :y ...... on return to work today my whinging about it has brought to my attention a workmate has a friend who's son works in a body shop so he will enquire if he is interested in a wee homer ...... never underestimate the power of a good whinge..... ;D
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Re: Got my new Spoiler
« Reply #17 on: 08 September 2008, 17:39:34 »
i had a quote this morning from local auto paint place, on 1L of base coat, paint mixed while i wait, all the lacquer and thinners to go with it, 50 quid. thats for my cav to do bodykit etc. i was expecting it to be a lot more tbh... obviously to use with a proper sprayer...

then again maybe i dont need that much:

2 bumpers, side skirts, 2 boot spoilers(!), door panels all round, grille, etc etc...

any ideas?
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Re: Got my new Spoiler
« Reply #18 on: 09 September 2008, 14:26:46 »
I wouldnt have any idea how much i need for a little spoiler never mind what you need  :-/
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« Reply #19 on: 29 September 2008, 13:24:57 »
Well thats the spoiler in today for spraying ... and fitted on wednesday .... found a spray shop that would spray and fit for £180  :-/..... at least i will have some come back if im not happy rather than having it done as a homer  ..... will put up a pic if all goes well on wednesday ...:y
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« Reply #20 on: 29 September 2008, 14:01:30 »
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Well thats the spoiler in today for spraying ... and fitted on wednesday .... found a spray shop that would spray and fit for £180  :-/..... at least i will have some come back if im not happy rather than having it done as a homer  ..... will put up a pic if all goes well on wednesday ...:y
That's gone UP from the original post! No doubt it will look good though  ;)
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« Reply #21 on: 29 September 2008, 14:44:03 »
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Well thats the spoiler in today for spraying ... and fitted on wednesday .... found a spray shop that would spray and fit for £180  :-/..... at least i will have some come back if im not happy rather than having it done as a homer  ..... will put up a pic if all goes well on wednesday ...:y
That's gone UP from the original post! No doubt it will look good though  ;)

No this is £180 all in instead of £180 + vat from the other place  :y
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« Reply #22 on: 29 September 2008, 15:25:57 »
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Well thats the spoiler in today for spraying ... and fitted on wednesday .... found a spray shop that would spray and fit for £180  :-/..... at least i will have some come back if im not happy rather than having it done as a homer  ..... will put up a pic if all goes well on wednesday ...:y
That's gone UP from the original post! No doubt it will look good though  ;)

No this is £180 all in instead of £180 + vat from the other place  :y
Not gold plated is it?
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Re: Got my new Spoiler
« Reply #23 on: 29 September 2008, 15:38:05 »
I think it must be ...... i had offers from people doing homers for £80 etc but they never got back to me or were to busy .... i was going to try myself but i know i would make a mess of it  :D.... im fed up with it lying in the boot , just want it done now  :y
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Re: Got my new Spoiler
« Reply #24 on: 29 September 2008, 15:48:46 »
i would of said that was steep, im getting a bonnet & wing done for £50 & pushing him to do 2 sideskirts as well as the paint will already be in the gun, got to prepare myself though but luckily ive only had to feather out a few chips & keyed up the rest. :y
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« Reply #25 on: 01 October 2008, 14:06:06 »
 :( :( :(.... :'(     Well have you ever had the feeling somethings are not ment to be ? .... took the spoiler in on monday and was supposed to be fitted today ..... so when i went round this morning to drop off the car he said they sprayed spoiler yesterday but it had reacted with what ever had been on it before  :-/..... they showed me it and it looked like alligator skin  :o.... so it was being sanded down again and some isolator coat was going to have to be put on it first ..... wont be ready till friday now  :(
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