Re: [doc] Painting Windscreen Frame - 3 Pieces
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Re: [doc] Painting Windscreen Frame - 3 Pieces
- From: "simonsays10002003" <simonsays10002003@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 28 Nov 2005 11:13:17 -0000
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hi i thought these strips were aluminum if this is so the most
important thing to remember is to etch primer them first if you dont
the paint will just be sticking to the invisible oxidisation and
will simply eventualy start to come off it will certainly stone chip
really easy you then have todo it all again.dont bodge these cars
lads there worth more than that.
- In doc-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, Martin Gutkowski <martin@xxxx> wrote:
>
> Plasticote Satin black and plasticote metal primer. Rub them back
to a
> smooth finish, not necessary to go back to metal. Give them a good
> couple of days in the warm to really let the paint go hard before
> putting them back. One coat of each is fine. Plasticote is a
really easy
> paint to use. it might look patchy when first applied but always
dries
> to an even finish.
>
> Martin
>
> Craig Churchill wrote:
>
> >Hi All
> >
> > I remember reading a while ago about how to paint the 3 pieces
of metal around the windscreen glass...but i cannot find it !!!
> >
> > I am going to do it next weekend!!! Questions!
> >
> > Do i need to take the pieces back to bare metal
> >
> > What primer - how many coats
> >
> > What plastikote - how many coats
> >
> > and any other advice!!!
> >
> > Particularly advice about clipping back in the top piece...i
had it off today but cannot seem to get all 5 to hook back snugly
> >
> > all for now
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> > Craig
> > Vin 16723
> > DOC 388
> >
> >
> >
>
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