sparky370z Posted April 25, 2011 Posted April 25, 2011 hi people. Got a nismo gear knob off a member here, But needed a bit of TLC. I have sanded it down now with wet and dry. Just need some advice with primer and spraying? Do i use laquer or not? Cheers in advance! Sparky Quote
sparky370z Posted April 25, 2011 Author Posted April 25, 2011 It really needs spraying. Gonna go black. With a new gear gaitor. Just thought if anybody had sprayed something similar. Quote
rtbiscuit Posted April 25, 2011 Posted April 25, 2011 You can get a specific aluminum primer, i think halfrauds do one, you can then use any colour and clear coat on top. metallic colours need clear coats, gloss colours benefit from them and satin and matt finishes can have a matt finish clear coat if you can find them Quote
sparky370z Posted April 25, 2011 Author Posted April 25, 2011 I have bought the primer and gloss black paint from halfrauds. Also a laquer spray as well. Have givin it two coats of primer. Should i rub it down lightly after the primer has hardened? Quote
rtbiscuit Posted April 25, 2011 Posted April 25, 2011 short story: yes Long story: Prime; gentle rub down 2000 grit prime; gentle rub down 2000 grit stage one and 2 can be repeated as many times as you feel it needs a coat, depends on how thick you spray; the quality of the spraying and if it needs more coats or not leave for 12 hours preferably 24 to allow chemicals to fully evaporate (unless you are using heaters i.e. infra red etc) apply 2 coats of colour rub down with 2000 grit apply 2 more colour rub down with 2k grit stage one and 2 can be repeated as many times as you feel it needs a coat, depends on how thick you spray; the quality of the spraying and if it needs more coats or not leave for 12 hours preferably 24 to allow chemicals to fully evaporate (unless you are using heaters i.e. infra red etc) apply clear coat, possibly 2 coats, rub down 2k grit apply 1 more coat and this should be it stage one and 2 can be repeated as many times as you feel it needs a coat, depends on how thick you spray; the quality of the spraying and if it needs more coats or not leave for 12 hours preferably 24 to allow chemicals to fully evaporate (unless you are using heaters i.e. infra red etc) job done Quote
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