20 Sep 2012, 20:24
...So i've traded in the Cellulose Thinner for something more powerful.......Elbow Grease.
(With some added sandpaper of course)
Starting with P400 Paper, and a lot of rubbing, I'm managing to get the paint off, surprisingly quickly in fact!
It leaves the spoiler looking bloody awful, but then I've tested on one side only, after getting back down to the rubber, and no paint left, using P100 Paper, and then P1500 Paper to follow (This gets clogged very quickly, so might get some P1200 stuff instead), then to follow up, I tried using some T-Cut and then some polish (since i've lent my "green snot" to a mate right now - but will use this when I get it back - what's left of it of course! lol!)
I have to say, although not perfect, but still looking better than with the shoddy paint job, it's looking quite good. I think with some more perseverance, I could really get it looking quite nice, and with the fact that it will be unpainted, with just the rubber, I'll never have to do much more than a bit of a wipe with some green snot now and again....hopefully.
I'm standing by my thoughts even more now. The lower front spoiler, should NOT be painted. With today's products available, there should be no need to paint these things, but instead, just treat them, and continue to treat them every so often to keep them looking fresh. Will save a fortune on paint jobs! I'm not sure when i'll get the job finished, but I will hopefully one day get a before and after shot put up for you to see.
(With some added sandpaper of course)
Starting with P400 Paper, and a lot of rubbing, I'm managing to get the paint off, surprisingly quickly in fact!
It leaves the spoiler looking bloody awful, but then I've tested on one side only, after getting back down to the rubber, and no paint left, using P100 Paper, and then P1500 Paper to follow (This gets clogged very quickly, so might get some P1200 stuff instead), then to follow up, I tried using some T-Cut and then some polish (since i've lent my "green snot" to a mate right now - but will use this when I get it back - what's left of it of course! lol!)
I have to say, although not perfect, but still looking better than with the shoddy paint job, it's looking quite good. I think with some more perseverance, I could really get it looking quite nice, and with the fact that it will be unpainted, with just the rubber, I'll never have to do much more than a bit of a wipe with some green snot now and again....hopefully.
I'm standing by my thoughts even more now. The lower front spoiler, should NOT be painted. With today's products available, there should be no need to paint these things, but instead, just treat them, and continue to treat them every so often to keep them looking fresh. Will save a fortune on paint jobs! I'm not sure when i'll get the job finished, but I will hopefully one day get a before and after shot put up for you to see.
Rissy
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May 1981 vin#1458 "LEX"
Grey, Flapped, Black
Chassis: #1073
Engine: #2839
Main Car(s):
2005 BMW M3 in Velvet Blue
2010 Honda Civic Type R in Sapphire Blue (1 of 115 made)
(Forum Member 288)
(DOC Member 663)
May 1981 vin#1458 "LEX"
Grey, Flapped, Black
Chassis: #1073
Engine: #2839
Main Car(s):
2005 BMW M3 in Velvet Blue
2010 Honda Civic Type R in Sapphire Blue (1 of 115 made)