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Oct 30, 2008 | 12:10 PM

aksz71

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prep work?

what prep work is everyone using to paint therre bowtie's? and what grit sand paper thanks

Oct 30, 2008 | 12:23 PM

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20 grit the prime paint... it should shine great!

Oct 30, 2008 | 12:24 PM

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i would say do 600 grit then prime it sand that with about 800 then paint it... thats my guess. remember it takes a beatin up front when you start the coats!

Oct 30, 2008 | 12:47 PM

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I scuffed mine up lightly used some filler primer sanded it smooth, then shot my paint, holding up really well

Oct 31, 2008 | 09:05 AM

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400 gritt till dull, 2 coats of primer, cure, wet sand with 600, wax and grease remove, 2 coats color, 2 coats clear done.

Oct 31, 2008 | 03:28 PM

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I painted the inside of mine.
there is a write-up on silveradoss

Nov 2, 2008 | 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by aksz71

what prep work is everyone using to paint therre bowtie's? and what grit sand paper thanks

There are many different ways to prep for new paint. Depends on if it needs repair work, Is it a metal or a plastic part. The main thing is cleanlyness

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