Originally Posted by 09Sp0rt

looks real good man, i have been wanting too paint my rims myself like you did but im to big of a pansy lol i need to do my bowties too :P feel like driving from FL to OK to do it for me?

Originally Posted by 08SStc

I do like the tan interior you have there, With the black up top and the red trim line, it looks great

Originally Posted by murphxrockstar

Here's the steps:

1)Take panels out.

2)Sand them down using 400 grit.

3)Clean with soap & water

4)Light coat of primer & let dry

5)Another coat of primer, slightly heavier. let dry

6)then light coat of red paint, let dry

7)again, another coat of red, slightly heavier. let dry

8)then couple coats of clear.

Now I read elsewhere that you can also sand it again after it all dries for 24 hours with like 1000 grit. Then you can compound & wax it to get the best shine. I'll probably do this today.



Thank you. Will probably wetsand & wax it today. It's already clear coated.



I think I might just leave it tan, I think it looks pretty good with the mix. Maybe i'm different, lol.

Originally Posted by BlackARCA06

Yea since your center console is tan I wouldnt, My doors were only tan, and under the trim.

Originally Posted by murphxrockstar

Here's the steps:

1)Take panels out.

2)Sand them down using 400 grit.

3)Clean with soap & water

4)Light coat of primer & let dry

5)Another coat of primer, slightly heavier. let dry

6)then light coat of red paint, let dry

7)again, another coat of red, slightly heavier. let dry

8)then couple coats of clear.

Now I read elsewhere that you can also sand it again after it all dries for 24 hours with like 1000 grit. Then you can compound & wax it to get the best shine. I'll probably do this today.



Thank you. Will probably wetsand & wax it today. It's already clear coated.

Originally Posted by Ricer

There is a slightly easier way to paint them with a few less steps. If you are going to do the primer thing.. most primers need to be sanded or scuffed with 600grit sandpaper before the topcoat or color coat to ensure proper adhesion. You can also skip the primer step all together and scuff the panel with 600, mist on a very light coat of adhesion promoter, wait 5-10 minutes, then go at it with your color and clear.

As far as your wetsanding and buffing.. while 1000 isnt necessarily wrong.. you might want to start with a 1500 or higher grit.. will make your compound/polish steps a lot easier