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scottchad01



Member Since: 17 Jan 2018
Location: North Wales
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Wales 2008 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 SW Stornoway Grey
Grille and Light surrounds re-spray
im wanting to change the colour of my light surrounds and grille from grey/silver to gloss black. would it be worth re spaying myself and if so whats the best way to do it? or would it be better to find some already that colour and order them in?

thanks
Post #679726 18th Jan 2018 8:23pm
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geobloke



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Hello. I did mine, but black to silver. Fine wet and dry to key the plastic. Plastic primer, colour (two coats) and then lacquer.



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Been four years now and only just beginning to look like i should think about respraying. Thumbs Up
Post #679730 18th Jan 2018 8:34pm
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v8bobber



Member Since: 26 Aug 2012
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United Kingdom 2008 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Java Black
I made the same colour change on mine. I think I got my paint from Homebase and it was Rustoleum “direct to plastic” stuff and worked really well.
Apart from some decent prep I think the key is to make sure that you apply in thin coats otherwise it’s easy to get runs in it.
The other thing is that it seems to work better if it’s warm so either wait for a bit and do what I did and wait for the wife to go out and do it on the kitchen table! (The spraying I mean!!)
Post #679733 18th Jan 2018 8:45pm
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scottchad01



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thanks! and they look great
Post #679734 18th Jan 2018 8:46pm
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scottchad01



Member Since: 17 Jan 2018
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Wales 2008 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 SW Stornoway Grey
hahaha thanks v8 bobber, il take a look at that stuff and letyou know how it goes!
Post #679737 18th Jan 2018 8:48pm
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JOW240725



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United Kingdom 2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Orkney Grey
It's on my list of jobs too. I have everything for the job but my get up and go has well you know... When you get into it spray painting is quite enjoyable and when it turns out well is quite rewarding. James
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Post #679744 18th Jan 2018 9:05pm
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geobloke



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You are not wrong JOW it is a fab pastime, I do find it amazingly relaxing. Do not be worried if you make a mistake, you can always rub it down and respray. Just allow the paint to completely dry before rubbing it down.
Post #679747 18th Jan 2018 9:09pm
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custom90



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Make sure you spray with humidity no higher than 60% and temp at least 20.C +

Tac cloths, PPE and panel wipe are required too.

You are highly likely to have contaminants on the grille which will need removing.

So I would water wash it, panel wipe it, key it, wash it, panel wipe it.

This way it will be as clean as you can possibly get it.

Keying the plastic primer you could really do with a guide coat, I find the grille a real PITA due to its awkwardness with any sanding. Diesels Lives Matter. ⛽️🛢️👨‍🔧🧰⚙️
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Post #679754 18th Jan 2018 9:32pm
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