Painting the back spoiler

[highvan]

I painted my stock rims black, with dupli-color, high temp engine parts paint and they look GREAT, so i was wondering if i could paint my rear spoiler with the same paint? Has anyone done this? What grade sand paper should i use, so i don't get all the scratches and what not? Cause the rest of the car is still shinny, but the clear coat has pealed a bit on the spoiler

 

[TurboD17]

before you even think about painting the spoiler you will want to take a very fine sand paper to it to get it completely smooth and rid of all the paint imperfections....then after you have finished that you can start with your painting. you can use that paint but not knowing how steady of a hand you have, that will determine how well it comes out. its all about technique and patience.

 

[fourreGsixty3]

You are going to need to WET SAND first with 1500 grit to get the clear coat off quicker, then switch over to 2000 grit(or just use 2000 grit and take your time, I recommend this option because ythis seems to be your first time), you will also need a squeege(sp?), and periadicly run this over the spoiler to check and see if all the clear coat is off(dip the squeege into the car wash and clean water bucket that you are using to wet sand, and make sure it stays clean before each time to wipe it over the spoiler). Oh yeah and while sanding if you hear a squeaking sound you have dirt or sand under the sand paper, this is bad because that piece of sand its equal to 30 grit sand paper, and will gouge the paint too deepely. What ever color car you have the spoiler should look dull, long as you see no shiny clear coat you will be fine, also you will want to take the spoiler off the car so you can craddle it in your lap( this will be much easier for you trust me, I have sanded spoilers and other parts on cars, and off and off the car is much easier.Also spray the spoiler while it is off the car, you will want to take a tack cloth and run it over to clean the serface, then take acetone, and put it on a rug and rub the spoiler with acetone, then quicky rub it down with a clean dry towel. Then tack rag it once more to ensure a clean surface. Then take long even passes with the spray can. You will need a clear coat as well. Since you done own a paint gun I dont know of any brands you could get. With clears you will want to spray it on and make the entire spoiler look"wet", do this outside, with a mask, or somewhere well ventilated with a mask. You will want to leave it over night to completely harden, then wet sand once more with 200 grit to get ride of orange peel in the clear and any dust particles. Sand until the spoiler is once more dull in color, with no circlar shiney bits. Then take a buffer, and take a fine cut polished compound and apply, this will bring the shine back to the spoiler. This last bit of wet sanding the clear is for automotive grade clear coat, I have heard of spray can clears that you dont need to do this step, just let it harded and bolt it back on.
I hope that helps some, if you have any questions feel free to PM me

Dustin

 

[95talon_in_ma]

I painted my bike several years ago with a can or two of Rustoleum....

Key is Patience, light coats, dry time, and a clean environment.

Take the spoiler off when you do it...



Good Luck!