its the first grill rrm ever made for our car.. they still have it on their site

 

I guess you will cover this later when you do the full write-up, but I still would like to know

What are the steps in primering the parts? You sand it first and then put the primer on?

And I see its in a spray can, are all primers in spray cans? Hell, what does the primer actually do? You would think that the name would explain it but im like, lower than a newbie when it comes to paints. I havent painted jack in my life!

Not counting preschool/elementary school...

~Malak

 

that grill is discontinued from rrm though, but you can get it at www.ngkits.com

 

Sand the surface, clean it with alcohol or some other degreasing cleaning agent (that doesnt contain oils or any additives. Then spray the primer on thin, let it dry 15 mins then put another primer layer (to cover everything this time) thicker but dont let it drip.

Primer is sold in spray cans and in pint cans (which u shoot with a paintgun). I see no difference between the 2 and spraycans is easier... so that's what i use. Primer helps the paint adhere to the surface. If you try to paint without the primer, it's not gonna stick (it's gonna flake off after it dries).

 

bump

 

whats a good sanding technique when i sand it always comes out rough

 

sand it just like mr miyagi said to

 

ahahaha wax on wax off

 

what type of sand paper do you use?? hate to bomb kareem with questions.. but my body kit is coming... and i am gonna do everything myself!

i got a gravity gun and all that stuff!... Kareem i'll be hitting you with alot of advice via PM's !!!!

 

150/240 grit for the kit before you primer it (to get the major imperfections out). Primer it, then go over it with a 500 grit paper. Wipe off the dust then paint.


Aight dudes, here's the update. I got the paint and the clearcoat, but when i set down the first layer of paint... I noticed alot of imperfections in the surface left by the primer. I will be gelcoating the kit tomorrow then i will start painting it again.

 

thats exactly what i mean man, im afraid of getting low spots....

 

Well If I were to do work on my engine i'd be afraid that i would'nt install something right and the whole damn thing will blow on me when i start it up

 

haha kareem, i feel the same waywhen it comes to painting sh*t... and engine work..

 

Kareem can I mail you my kit and you paint it..lol... waiting for your write up

 

The bad thing about Accolade's kit is their name is embedded in the actual fiberglass or whatever it is. If you don't want it, you have to sand it out... Very crapy idea Accolade!