-Spool_TSI-

I would like to paint the Black side mouldings on an S4 TII to the factory white color. I have the color in a spray can, I have been using it for touch ups.

I just want to get a good "tutorial" on painting these things, because I don't want to wreck them. Should I use some sort of etching primer so the paint sticks to the plastic? Should I sand them? I know when u sand them... they come out a whitish color. If I sanded them first would the color turn out better?

Thanks for any help.

sectachrome

how did you get the factory color in a spray can??

-Spool_TSI-

find a shop in your area that can paint match and put in spray cans... or go to an auto parts store that carries a large assortment of colors. I have done both. I found a white that matched the factory white and I could not notice a difference in any light. Either way.

bcty

i did this before.. i just cleaned them up real good.. amde sure there no grease or dirt on them.. a few coats of normal plastic primer.. self ertchin whatever you wanna use and start doing light coats of white

-Spool_TSI-

Thanks a lot!

One more question... I know you can remove the door mouldings... but what about the front and rear bumper? I believe they are part of the bumper and I don't want to try removing them if I don't have to.

Fritz_X

iTrader: (1)

Front and Rear Bumper have the mouldings, molded into them. That is why most cars with shaved doors with no mouldings still have the front and back unless it is a custom bumper. You CAN'T take the mouldings off the front or back.

--Fritz

bcty

i painted mine with all the moulding still on the car.. i jsut masked everything well.. take you time doing that

-Spool_TSI-

Thanks a lot guys, I will try this once the weather warms up a bit.