Finally got some pics of my new lip kit (not 56k friendly) [updated]
Grand Champion
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RE: Finally got some pics of my new lip kit (not 56k friendly)
ORIGINAL: Freerider
thanks, I knew they had a different color though. I edited my post for you as well 03!
ORIGINAL: 03neonRT
Correction: They never sold the Lip Kit in solar yellow since it was a discontinued color. (I really wish they had though!!!! [:@] [:@])
ORIGINAL: Freerider
eh, I bought what I could!! They only had blaze red and black and yellow.
eh, I bought what I could!! They only had blaze red and black and yellow.
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Record Breaker
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RE: Finally got some pics of my new lip kit (not 56k friendly)
Your welcome 03. I buffed out my pieces (they didnt need it that bad) but I would suggest buying some for working out any imperfections in the paint.
Grand Champion
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RE: Finally got some pics of my new lip kit (not 56k friendly)
ORIGINAL: Freerider
There are a couple tips
1.)Get a good compund (like alcohol) to clean off the parts before painting, and keep them as clean as possible.
2.)If you are doing it in your garage like I did, pull all the cars out and take a hose to the garage floor and the driveway. This seriously limits the amount of dust and static electricity. I also used an aircompressor with an airnozzle to spray off dust that would land on the peice in-between shooting.
3.) Paint the edges first (use light coats and go over them a few times), and after the edges dry (DRIES FAST!!!) paint the body of parts.
4.) When spraying the clear coat make sure you spray it away from the other parts, the spray is kinda icky (as in it spits out some gunk) and it can over-spray onto the other parts effectively making the piece look "foggy" or "un-shiney."
5.) Take your time, light coats, let each coat set before laying down another coat (like 5 minutes). Let the paint set for atleast 25-30 minutes before shooting the clear.
There are a couple tips
1.)Get a good compund (like alcohol) to clean off the parts before painting, and keep them as clean as possible.
2.)If you are doing it in your garage like I did, pull all the cars out and take a hose to the garage floor and the driveway. This seriously limits the amount of dust and static electricity. I also used an aircompressor with an airnozzle to spray off dust that would land on the peice in-between shooting.
3.) Paint the edges first (use light coats and go over them a few times), and after the edges dry (DRIES FAST!!!) paint the body of parts.
4.) When spraying the clear coat make sure you spray it away from the other parts, the spray is kinda icky (as in it spits out some gunk) and it can over-spray onto the other parts effectively making the piece look "foggy" or "un-shiney."
5.) Take your time, light coats, let each coat set before laying down another coat (like 5 minutes). Let the paint set for atleast 25-30 minutes before shooting the clear.
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RE: Finally got some pics of my new lip kit (not 56k friendly)
Dude, all your ride needs is some wheels and it would look nasty.... great job on that kit. Personally, the best thing about the Neon is that you can mod the look and performance of those like crazy. Looks great man, really great...
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RE: Finally got some pics of my new lip kit (not 56k friendly)
How much paint would I need to paint my side skirts? They will be here Friday and I want them to be solar yellow, not blaze red.
I'm going to order 'em from Paintworld as well I assume. They seem to have packages but it doesn't look like it's nearly enough paint. So any tips on how much stuff to order?
I'm going to order 'em from Paintworld as well I assume. They seem to have packages but it doesn't look like it's nearly enough paint. So any tips on how much stuff to order?
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RE: Finally got some pics of my new lip kit (not 56k friendly)
Well, It depends. If it is JUST the sideskirts I would order 2 cans of paint.
Also... take my advice into consideration. The paint they used on our cars (and so is the paint you will get) gets staticly charged and will attract dust and other stuff to IT!! Make sure you wet down the floor and do it in a well ventalated area. If you have a compresser and a spray tip... just use it to spray off the pieces before each coat.
Also... take my advice into consideration. The paint they used on our cars (and so is the paint you will get) gets staticly charged and will attract dust and other stuff to IT!! Make sure you wet down the floor and do it in a well ventalated area. If you have a compresser and a spray tip... just use it to spray off the pieces before each coat.
.....any ideas...
