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FX
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APR 06, 03:22 PM
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..,I 'm gonna paint the lower silver trim with satin black to match the spoiler on my 86 GT. Because it's plastic, does anyone have any suggestions on what paint to use. I'm thinking that rubberized 'Plasti dip' would be good, cause it would flex if the plastic flexes. Or Rustolium satin black that is actually an exact match to the spoiler that was professionally painted with hardener...Can't afford for them to do the lowers. I'll use rattle cans, that I'm pretty good with, as I don't have access to a spray gun set-up anymore...
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Tha Driver
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APR 08, 07:32 AM
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Use SEM (brand name) trim black. It's the best quality I've found & comes in larger cans than the cheaper shtuff. Won't "chalk out" like the cheaper paints do. You can find it at your local auto body supply & maybe in some parts stores.
HTH,
~ Paul
aka "Tha Driver"
Custom Fiberglass Parts
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FX
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APR 08, 09:03 AM
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Thanks, I've used SEM to paint one of my motorcycles so I know where to get it. I had the proper spray equipment at the time, and it came out real good..,Actually satin black also...But I'll ask for trim paint...Hope they have it in rattle cans, but I think they can load one up for me, if they don't have pre-cannd......
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rogergarrison
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APR 09, 09:01 AM
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I use just black basecoat and leave it. Ive not had any trouble with it not being cleared. In fact I even painted the American Torque Thrust wheels on my SuperBee basecoat black with no clear. They were fine after several years of driving year round. Its a myth that you 'have' to put clear on a basecoat. If you dont want to buy that, you can always coat the basecoat black with flat or semi gloss clear for same effect. Ive done a lot of Mopar and Mustang 'flat black' hoods with basecoat...some bare, some with flat clear. Spray cans are ok with narrow panels like your rockers, but work like crap for areas like a hood (streaks). For years ive used Krylon BBQ black for trim parts with few problems. [This message has been edited by rogergarrison (edited 04-09-2020).]
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FX
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APR 09, 09:31 AM
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Thanks Roger I've just ordered 2 cans of the SEM trim paint for plastic for 30 bucks free delivery from Amazon. I will keep your suggestions for future reference. And agree, It's near impossible to get a uniform cover on whole panels with spray cans...The car is red (ain't they all), the black lower trim with the black spoiler will be nice accents... [This message has been edited by FX (edited 04-09-2020).]
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rogergarrison
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APR 09, 01:50 PM
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Dont get me wrong, SEM is good product, used to be called MarHyde decades ago. Its just twice as expensive as Krylon or Rustoleum unless you find a deal.
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olejoedad
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APR 09, 02:29 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by rogergarrison:
Dont get me wrong, SEM is good product, used to be called MarHyde decades ago. Its just twice as expensive as Krylon or Rustoleum unless you find a deal. |
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Hey Roger, haven't seen you on the forum for a while.
Hope all is well.
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FX
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APR 10, 09:02 AM
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Thanks Roger, I'll keep this in mind...
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rogergarrison
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APR 16, 05:23 PM
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olejoedad, I dont get online much anymore after retiring. Ive got a lot of fires burning what with RVing, flying and road racing a Cadillac CTSV. I mostly dont need the aggravation here. With the current 'stay home' virus thing, ive got more time to get online till racing gets going again.
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