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| - | Not a massive job but as i was doing this today i thought id share it with you guys. | + | ===== Respraying the Window Surrounds ===== |
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| - | As these cars are getting older the black surrounds to the windows gradually wear away and start to look shitty like this: | + | |
| + | The black surrounds to the windows gradually wear away and start to look grey like this:\\ | ||
| {{windowsurround001.jpg|}} | {{windowsurround001.jpg|}} | ||
| - | Doesnt look good at all! | + | Preparation: Take the back windows out. Now you can lightly "key" the surface with fine wet and dry paper. When done use some white sprit or similar to clean the surface of dirt and grease.\\ |
| - | First thing to do in preparation is take the back windows out. Now you can lightly "key" the surface with fine wet and dry paper. When done use some white sprit or similar to clean the surface of dirt and grease. | + | |
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| - | Next is the fun bit! NOT. | + | Take your time to mask up well. Paint can and will get in everywhere and its tedious cleaning overspray up. Takes about an hour to properly mask a side up.\\ |
| - | In all seriousness, take your time to mask up well. Paint can and will get in everywhere and its annoying having to clean overspray up. Takes me about an hour to "properly" mask a side up. | + | |
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| - | When your happy that everything is safe and covered, get spraying! I use a tin of Satin Black spray for each side. Dont get too close and keep the can moving to get a good finish. Build up in layers, allowing a few minutes to dry in between each one. | + | When your happy that everything is safe and covered, start to respray the sourronds. Use a tin of Satin Black spray for each side. Dont get too close and keep the can moving to get a good finish. Build up in layers, allowing a few minutes to dry in between each one. |
| - | If you want a more shiny finish then use some laquer, although i reckon its looks good without. | + | If you want a more shiny finish then use some laquer.\\ |
| {{windowsurround004.jpg|}} | {{windowsurround004.jpg|}} | ||
| - | When the paint can is empty sit down and have one of these! | + | Let the paint dry for about 30 mins then carefully remove the masking tape. |
| - | + | Be extra carefull when putting the windows back as you dont want to damage the new paint.\\ | |
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| - | Let the paint dry for about 30 mins then carefully remove the masking shit. | + | |
| - | Be extra carefull when putting the windows back as you dont want to damage the new paint.. ( I didnt do this, honest!) | + | |
| {{windowsurround006.jpg|}} | {{windowsurround006.jpg|}} | ||
| - | Now add a coat of laquer depending on the required finsih. | ||
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