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Focus man. Focus. · 03-01-2009, 05:34 AM

QWKRN-U,Feb 28 2009, 09: Wrote:Try not to use too coarse of sand paper on your skirts, it will turn the plastic "furry" when you try to prime it. I would use 220-240grit paper to feather out the chips and scratches, as long as the rest of the paint is in good shape and not pealing or anything I would just scuff it with 320 and prime it. For primer use Plastic coat  grey self etching primer, I find it works very well for a rattle can primer. Ill try and get a part # for the primer. Then scuff them with 400-600 grit paper and top coat them.
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That was the info I was looking for. Thanks man!

QWKRN-U · 03-02-2009, 10:44 AM

NP man, glad I could help. Thats what I do for living. Ill get the part # for that primer tomorrow when Im at work. I highly recomend you give it a try.

QWKRN-U · 03-03-2009, 09:58 AM

The part # is 470 and its Plasti-kote grey etching primer. I get it from NAPA, not sure if CT sells it or not.

**Scorcher000** · 03-03-2009, 10:58 PM

Lol he works at NAPA.

QWKRN-U · 03-03-2009, 11:41 PM

LMAO that should make it pretty easy to get. :lol:

Focus man. Focus. · 03-09-2009, 08:15 AM

LOL I used to work at NAPA. Now I work for Castrol. But I still have my connections. Well I have started on the prep and things are going well. Slow but well. I am hand sanding everything and the 3M paper seems to be getting clogged up quickly. Although by bending the paper it just falls off. Here is my progress so far.

Before

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After

I do have a lot more to do but it is coming along nicely. I should be able to get these on at some point this spring if everything goes as planned.

konafocuswrc · 03-09-2009, 09:43 AM

i have that exact side skirts pulled out from my car..
non painted...it is missing front portion..

you can pick it up if you want to..

Focus man. Focus. · 03-09-2009, 09:48 AM

konafocuswrc,Mar 8 2009, 06:43 PM Wrote:i have that exact side skirts pulled out from my car..
non painted...it is missing front portion..

you can pick it up if you want to..
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You have a pair of skirts for a ZX3 that aren't painted, only missing the front caps? I feel like I just wasted an afternoon sanding. I will take them! Where are you located? Markham or something right?

SL8RZZX3 · 03-09-2009, 10:30 AM

I'm pretty sure you'd still have to sand them as they have a texture to them that would have to be smoothed down before painting

konafocuswrc · (This post was last modified: 03-09-2009, 04:23 PM by konafocuswrc.)

but still easier to sand down textures..

i m in toronto king + dufferin..or etobicoke sherway garden..

meford4u · 03-09-2009, 11:43 PM

QWKRN-U,Feb 28 2009, 09: Wrote:Try not to use too coarse of sand paper on your skirts, it will turn the plastic "furry" when you try to prime it. I would use 220-240grit paper to feather out the chips and scratches, as long as the rest of the paint is in good shape and not pealing or anything I would just scuff it with 320 and prime it. For primer use Plastic coat  grey self etching primer, I find it works very well for a rattle can primer. Ill try and get a part # for the primer. Then scuff them with 400-600 grit paper and top coat them.
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This guys advice...............right on the $$$

QWKRN-U · 03-11-2009, 09:20 AM

Thanks mefordf4u. Keep us updated with pics, even if you use the other skirts. Your doin a fine job on the yellow ones though.

Dimitri · 03-11-2009, 01:52 PM

Can you save some time by renting a hand-sander from Home Depot? Or would that sander be too rough on the skirt? Just trying to find a way that would make it easier for you.

QWKRN-U · 03-11-2009, 10:49 PM

Yup a dual action palm sander would work, they are fairly cheap too under $40.

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