need suggestions - #1 Car Club In Kitchener - Waterloo - Cambridge

**lilstreetracer** · 01-02-2007, 08:32 PM

ok heres the problem i have a metal part that needs to be painted ,needs to be in a spray can and perfurably self sealing, what kinds are out their and prices and any hints to make it look "good", like no running and things like that

**Jamie** · 01-02-2007, 09:24 PM

for no running.....start off with a very light coat, let it dry, continue for about 5 coats. Take your time and be patient

**lilstreetracer** · 01-03-2007, 05:53 PM

ok i willl do that but any thought or preping it, its raw metal, should i use a cleaning solution or just paint it the way it is ?

**WRC_VERNA** · 01-03-2007, 06:11 PM

surface should be clean and free of oil/grease.

then you should scuff the surface with a low grit sandpaper.. (200 maybe?)

then many light coats as stated above following the directions on the bottle (ie: distance from surface)

**lilstreetracer** · 01-03-2007, 06:42 PM

sweet i will let you guys know how it turns out

**AdamCL** · 01-03-2007, 08:11 PM

MSN'd

**Opel_Driver** · 01-03-2007, 08:15 PM

i'd go with a 400 grit, not 200. i think 200 might leave some scratches after painting.

and right before painting (after sanding) i would use brake cleaner and some clean paper towels or rags to clean it.

**lilstreetracer** · 01-04-2007, 12:42 AM

what would be the best way to some what hang it? cause i have to paint both sides.

**Opel_Driver** · 01-04-2007, 01:01 AM

depends, what are you painting?

**lilstreetracer** · 01-04-2007, 01:13 AM

steal its not a big peice though maybe about 4cm long i know i have to mask of one whole since i taped it for the part that it has to hold

**Opel_Driver** · 01-04-2007, 03:21 AM

i mean is it a tube, a solid chunk of metal or what? is there a threaded hole anywhere? a hole all the way through it?

theres most likely some sort of path to pass a string through, thats what i would do then tie it up in your garage or to a tree branch or something

**lilstreetracer** · 01-04-2007, 03:45 PM

its a chunk of mettal and all the holes go all the way throug and the threaded whole is near the bottom and their is two normal drilled holes

**Opel_Driver** · 01-04-2007, 04:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lilstreetracer

its a chunk of mettal and all the holes go all the way throug and the threaded whole is near the bottom and their is two normal drilled holes

either run string through one of the holes, or put a bolt in the threaded hole and tie it up by that.

**lilstreetracer** · 01-08-2007, 06:31 PM

it worked out perfect no pics though thanks for the help and all

**Jamie** · 01-08-2007, 07:58 PM

post some pics!

**lilstreetracer** · 01-08-2007, 09:09 PM

all the pics that i took turned out like shit but once i get better ones i will post them as soon as i can

01-02-2007, 08:32 PM	#1 (permalink)
lilstreetracer VM Member Posts: 452 Location: kitchener Join Date: Nov 2005 Ride: gt compe Fav Mod: slim toxics Class: Street	need suggestions ok heres the problem i have a metal part that needs to be painted ,needs to be in a spray can and perfurably self sealing, what kinds are out their and prices and any hints to make it look "good", like no running and things like that ------------------ 2006 gt compe the lil bmx of fun

01-02-2007, 09:24 PM	#2 (permalink)
Jamie VM Member Posts: 1,574 Join Date: Jun 2006 Ride: 1993 Honda Civic Si Fav Mod: CF Hood Class: Show	for no running.....start off with a very light coat, let it dry, continue for about 5 coats. Take your time and be patient ------------------ www.PSAclub.net Admin.

01-03-2007, 05:53 PM	#3 (permalink)
lilstreetracer VM Member Posts: 452 Location: kitchener Join Date: Nov 2005 Ride: gt compe Fav Mod: slim toxics Class: Street	ok i willl do that but any thought or preping it, its raw metal, should i use a cleaning solution or just paint it the way it is ? ------------------ 2006 gt compe the lil bmx of fun

01-03-2007, 06:11 PM	#4 (permalink)
WRC_VERNA VM Member Posts: 2,742 Location: K-W Join Date: Feb 2005 Ride: 2001 Hyundai Accent Fav Mod: Class: Street	surface should be clean and free of oil/grease. then you should scuff the surface with a low grit sandpaper.. (200 maybe?) then many light coats as stated above following the directions on the bottle (ie: distance from surface) ------------------ B. 92 Stallions of fury at the flywheel

01-03-2007, 06:42 PM	#5 (permalink)
lilstreetracer VM Member Posts: 452 Location: kitchener Join Date: Nov 2005 Ride: gt compe Fav Mod: slim toxics Class: Street	sweet i will let you guys know how it turns out ------------------ 2006 gt compe the lil bmx of fun

01-03-2007, 08:11 PM	#6 (permalink)
AdamCL VM Member Posts: 5,406 Location: Kitchener Join Date: Apr 2005 Ride: 2002 Dodge Intrepid ES Fav Mod: Class: Street	MSN'd ------------------ 1997 Volkswagen Golf CL - SOLD 1994 Volkswagen Jetta GL Turbo Diesel - RIP I have 3.5 Litres at my disposal, I'd like to use them all!

01-03-2007, 08:15 PM	#7 (permalink)
Opel_Driver VM Member Posts: 2,761 Location: London & K/W Join Date: Apr 2005 Ride: '95 Civic Sedan Fav Mod: enjoying the stockness. Class: Street	i'd go with a 400 grit, not 200. i think 200 might leave some scratches after painting. and right before painting (after sanding) i would use brake cleaner and some clean paper towels or rags to clean it. ------------------ Brendan: Bunch of 240s Some Opels And a Honda

01-04-2007, 12:42 AM	#8 (permalink)
lilstreetracer VM Member Posts: 452 Location: kitchener Join Date: Nov 2005 Ride: gt compe Fav Mod: slim toxics Class: Street	what would be the best way to some what hang it? cause i have to paint both sides. ------------------ 2006 gt compe the lil bmx of fun

01-04-2007, 01:01 AM	#9 (permalink)
Opel_Driver VM Member Posts: 2,761 Location: London & K/W Join Date: Apr 2005 Ride: '95 Civic Sedan Fav Mod: enjoying the stockness. Class: Street	depends, what are you painting? ------------------ Brendan: Bunch of 240s Some Opels And a Honda

01-04-2007, 01:13 AM	#10 (permalink)
lilstreetracer VM Member Posts: 452 Location: kitchener Join Date: Nov 2005 Ride: gt compe Fav Mod: slim toxics Class: Street	steal its not a big peice though maybe about 4cm long i know i have to mask of one whole since i taped it for the part that it has to hold ------------------ 2006 gt compe the lil bmx of fun

01-04-2007, 03:21 AM	#11 (permalink)
Opel_Driver VM Member Posts: 2,761 Location: London & K/W Join Date: Apr 2005 Ride: '95 Civic Sedan Fav Mod: enjoying the stockness. Class: Street	i mean is it a tube, a solid chunk of metal or what? is there a threaded hole anywhere? a hole all the way through it? theres most likely some sort of path to pass a string through, thats what i would do then tie it up in your garage or to a tree branch or something ------------------ Brendan: Bunch of 240s Some Opels And a Honda

01-04-2007, 03:45 PM	#12 (permalink)
lilstreetracer VM Member Posts: 452 Location: kitchener Join Date: Nov 2005 Ride: gt compe Fav Mod: slim toxics Class: Street	its a chunk of mettal and all the holes go all the way throug and the threaded whole is near the bottom and their is two normal drilled holes ------------------ 2006 gt compe the lil bmx of fun

01-08-2007, 06:31 PM	#14 (permalink)
lilstreetracer VM Member Posts: 452 Location: kitchener Join Date: Nov 2005 Ride: gt compe Fav Mod: slim toxics Class: Street	it worked out perfect no pics though thanks for the help and all ------------------ 2006 gt compe the lil bmx of fun

01-08-2007, 07:58 PM	#15 (permalink)
Jamie VM Member Posts: 1,574 Join Date: Jun 2006 Ride: 1993 Honda Civic Si Fav Mod: CF Hood Class: Show	post some pics! ------------------ www.PSAclub.net Admin.

01-08-2007, 09:09 PM	#16 (permalink)
lilstreetracer VM Member Posts: 452 Location: kitchener Join Date: Nov 2005 Ride: gt compe Fav Mod: slim toxics Class: Street	all the pics that i took turned out like shit but once i get better ones i will post them as soon as i can ------------------ 2006 gt compe the lil bmx of fun

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