G35 Sedan V35 2003-06 Discussion about the 1st Generation V35 G35 Sedan

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Old 10-05-2006 | 09:03 PM
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i guess both ways it would be fine, the only dif is the primer, btw i used duplicolor and neal used rustoleum, if i had to do it again i would find a shelden williams and have them match the color to my car, but if you are doing black on any other color than OB it doesnt matter
Im going to redo mine and try priming it first and use lower grit paper! Ordere wheels today 2nd set first didnt fit but hopfully these will. I will post pics ASAP
 
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Old 10-05-2006 | 09:09 PM
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Old 10-06-2006 | 06:50 PM
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why will that not fit a 03-04?
 
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Old 10-06-2006 | 11:02 PM
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In process, turning out well...

Okay guys i have some info as i'm in the middle of painting my grill right now. I used rustoleum as I have a friend in the industry that says rustoleum is one of the best for not chipping. here are the steps I used

1. Sand the mother down. I mean really sand it! It takes a long time but the better the sanding the more even it's going to turn out. I decided to just keep sanding instead of using paint remover.

2. I started with the rustoleum auto primer and used a whole bottle. It was probably about 3 coats total.

3. Then i sanded it down again, taking out all the nicks and extra paint that clumped up, evening it out entirely 400 grit

4. Then i used flat black rustoleum and used an entire bottle, another 3 coats.

5. Sand again 400 grit

6. Rustoleum glossy black finish

7. debating about clear coat?? i think i used enough coats but im debating about putting clear coat. I think it might make it too shinny, it's already there with the glossy black coat.

BTW i have a black sedan and went black with the grill

ill post pics tomorrow
 
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Old 10-06-2006 | 11:05 PM
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i used clear coat. didnt really make it any more shiny


but that sounds like the EXACT process I used, except I did not use any primer
 

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Old 10-06-2006 | 11:34 PM
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What type of clear coat did you use??
 
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Old 10-07-2006 | 12:42 AM
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Originally Posted by jack_burton
Okay guys i have some info as i'm in the middle of painting my grill right now. I used rustoleum as I have a friend in the industry that says rustoleum is one of the best for not chipping. here are the steps I used

1. Sand the mother down. I mean really sand it! It takes a long time but the better the sanding the more even it's going to turn out. I decided to just keep sanding instead of using paint remover.

2. I started with the rustoleum auto primer and used a whole bottle. It was probably about 3 coats total.

3. Then i sanded it down again, taking out all the nicks and extra paint that clumped up, evening it out entirely 400 grit

4. Then i used flat black rustoleum and used an entire bottle, another 3 coats.

5. Sand again 400 grit

6. Rustoleum glossy black finish

7. debating about clear coat?? i think i used enough coats but im debating about putting clear coat. I think it might make it too shinny, it's already there with the glossy black coat.

BTW i have a black sedan and went black with the grill

ill post pics tomorrow
Use clear to protect the paint and to give it some depth.
 
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Old 10-07-2006 | 10:37 AM
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Use clear to protect the paint and to give it some depth.
But he's worried about the level of gloss...he wants to keep it a flat black

jack, looking forward to the pics, and thanks for the steps that you used!
 
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Old 10-07-2006 | 03:36 PM
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Thanx bro I have flat Black now ill try it with a clear coat next week ill put so pix up after
 
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Old 10-08-2006 | 08:23 PM
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alright guys i totally chunked the deuce

i scewed up sanding it so i decided to redo the entire project.

Here are some pics of how it should look all sanded. I used steel wool this type, the 2nd from the most corse to remove all the excess paint and stuff. It works a lot better than sand paper

<img src="http://myspace-999.vo.llnwd.net/01264/99/93/1264513999_l.jpg">


And then here is the first coat of primer.

<img src="http://myspace-138.vo.llnwd.net/01264/83/16/1264516138_l.jpg">

if u guys have any questions feel free to contact me as this is my second go around and i feel like a pro now at sanding lol
 
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Old 10-10-2006 | 12:34 PM
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Originally Posted by jack_burton
i scewed up sanding it so i decided to redo the entire project.

Here are some pics of how it should look all sanded. I used steel wool this type, the 2nd from the most corse to remove all the excess paint and stuff. It works a lot better than sand paper

<img src="http://myspace-999.vo.llnwd.net/01264/99/93/1264513999_l.jpg">


And then here is the first coat of primer.

<img src="http://myspace-138.vo.llnwd.net/01264/83/16/1264516138_l.jpg">

if u guys have any questions feel free to contact me as this is my second go around and i feel like a pro now at sanding lol
I cant see the pics and I am almost done redoing mine. Im on the finishing touchs but it looks great this time. we will see how long it last though! Also Wheels are going on today too!!!
 
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