B16 Posted October 23, 2016 Share Posted October 23, 2016 So I had the dash centre section out today to give it a freshen up. Went and got some high build primer, gloss black paint and some clear coat after reading a few threads on here and got to work. Taking the pods and heating controls out and I didn't have a soldering iron so just took a Stanley blade under the melted plastic tabs on the pods to free them up, gave em a gentle wiggle and got them out fine. Sanded it back a little with some 400 and then 1500 grit to get rid of a few of the more visible scuffs on the plastic but so it kept its texture and rubbed it down with some thinners. So far so good. Got my primer on, did 3 coats ( used basically the whole can) and let it dry patiently. Still all good. Got my first two layers of base coat on and it was looking lovely and glossy, no runs or paint reactions so I was chuffed although I could still slightly see a few of the deeper scratches. This is when I thought it would it be a good idea to lay the final basecoat on a bit thicker in the hopes that it would cover some more of these marks. Bad move. Went too think now I've got a £2 coin size run down the passenger side. Doh. Atleast it's only my passengers that have to look at it 🤔 lesson learnt thought I suppose Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B16 Posted October 23, 2016 Author Share Posted October 23, 2016 Just had another look and it's more like a 20p piece 👠Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Payco Posted October 24, 2016 Share Posted October 24, 2016 (edited) Good effort but for little cost you could have got Ricey to hydro dip it Edited October 24, 2016 by Payco Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brillomaster Posted October 24, 2016 Share Posted October 24, 2016 surely just sand it down and reapply? a paint run isn't the end of the world, relatively easy to sort out. remember, lots of thin coats with paint, preparation is the key! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Kay Posted October 24, 2016 Share Posted October 24, 2016 Was going to say this, get some 1200 grit paper and rub the run out of it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juggalo Posted October 24, 2016 Share Posted October 24, 2016 Spray paint is the worst filler in my experience. It just doesn't hide scratches no matter how thick you lay it on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricey Posted October 24, 2016 Share Posted October 24, 2016 Half a bodge but itll work is to lacquer it then resand lightly and start gain. The lacquer will fill the scratches and give you a flatter surface to work with. To be honest if youre not using a good 2k lacquer out of a gun youll never get a bodyshop finish. Basecoat wont fill as said above but for example when you scotch up a panel to get a key youre putting scratches in it. The lacquer then fills them so depending on the depth of the scratch and the quality of your lacquer wetcoat they will dissapear. Sent from my SM-G925F using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricey Posted October 24, 2016 Share Posted October 24, 2016 For future you might want to consider using a high build primer as well. Gives you a nice surface to work with on textured parts Sent from my SM-G925F using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B16 Posted October 24, 2016 Author Share Posted October 24, 2016 Cheers for the feed back guys! Got it all back together and in the car and it doesn't look too bad, much better than the scratched plastic anyway! I think I'm gunna see how it wears, if it shows to be fairly durable I'll rub it back and try and get a better finish, and if not I'll definitely look into getting it hydrodipped! I did use a high build primer but not too experienced with painting although I'd love to learn, and would love some proper painting gear. The fear of messing up and wasting time/money is what puts my off though, I'll get a picture in the morning when there's some natural light as iPhone flash does no favours 😸 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B16 Posted October 27, 2016 Author Share Posted October 27, 2016 Few scratches still visible but not regretting doing it for the relative ease and small cost, although it has left a funny smell in the cabin 🤔😂 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul K Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 Nice job That's next on my "to do" list. Mine is looking abbot scruffy in places Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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