SMH90 Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 im selling my car though. im asking 17000 obo. has 31000 miles on it. more of a write up and pics under the sales forum. type in 2006 legacy for sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigb3630123 Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 At the moment I am in the process of sanding it all down. Cutting the middle section out wasn't as bad as I thought it might be. Just have to be patient. Bondo is going on tomorrow..... first time using it and hoping it wont be too bad. Is the gutter the perfect size to fit our grills? I looked at it at the hardware place and it looked too small. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDII Posted February 5, 2008 Author Share Posted February 5, 2008 looks good Need forum help? Private Message legGTLT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDII Posted February 5, 2008 Author Share Posted February 5, 2008 At the moment I am in the process of sanding it all down. Cutting the middle section out wasn't as bad as I thought it might be. Just have to be patient. Bondo is going on tomorrow..... first time using it and hoping it wont be too bad. Is the gutter the perfect size to fit our grills? I looked at it at the hardware place and it looked too small. you want the 6" I believe it's 34" x 6" at Lowes. Home Depot and Ace do not carry it. Need forum help? Private Message legGTLT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigb3630123 Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 I'll have to go back and look at the sizes..... thanks though... Can't wait to get it finished in time to break my car out for spring with the next grill and head lights.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDII Posted February 5, 2008 Author Share Posted February 5, 2008 NP post up some pics when you're done Need forum help? Private Message legGTLT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigb3630123 Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 BDII what did you use to put the emblem on the mesh? Almost done painting and gonna be ready to put my emblem on .... not too sure whats the best way.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDII Posted February 8, 2008 Author Share Posted February 8, 2008 put a dab of bondo on the back of the eblem and put two bolts, head down in the bondo. (very, VERY lightly sand the back of the emblem to make the bondo stick) Once it drys just thread the bolts through the mesh and attach a washer and nut. Need forum help? Private Message legGTLT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigb3630123 Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 you my friend are a genius thanks again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigb3630123 Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 Just finished it and it's looking decent I just have to put the emblem back on..... I'm contemplating redoing it because there are a few spots where sanding should have been better. But I'm pretty happy with it. Here are a few pictures I took real quick in bad lighting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDII Posted February 10, 2008 Author Share Posted February 10, 2008 Nice job!!! Need forum help? Private Message legGTLT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigb3630123 Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 Why after 500 miles is my paint chipping off my grill! annoying........ I bought expensive paint too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDII Posted March 27, 2008 Author Share Posted March 27, 2008 did you use car paint instead of plastic paint? Did you sand the grill to the white plastic? did you use a primer? did you use a clear cote? if you said no to any of these questions then you know where you goofed Need forum help? Private Message legGTLT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigb3630123 Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 haha.... I'm on it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutru01 Posted May 9, 2008 Share Posted May 9, 2008 did you use car paint instead of plastic paint? Did you sand the grill to the white plastic? did you use a primer? did you use a clear cote? if you said no to any of these questions then you know where you goofed When you say sand the grill to the white plastic, is that underneath the chrome? I remember it turning colors with my last DIY grill, but I don't recall it turning white? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDII Posted May 9, 2008 Author Share Posted May 9, 2008 No, the chrome is a metallic paint and it only needs to be sanded. THe grill itself is white plastic (05,06,07) and teh 08's are a completely different plastic and color. Need forum help? Private Message legGTLT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutru01 Posted May 9, 2008 Share Posted May 9, 2008 oh, ok, thanks, I think I might tackle mine this weekend. I don't want to gut it though....too much work. I am just going to paint the whole thing including the wings. I just hate chrome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDII Posted May 9, 2008 Author Share Posted May 9, 2008 Use a low grit, 120, to sand the chrome. Make sure you wear a mask! Make sure to you get every last bit of the chrome or the paint will come right off. Need forum help? Private Message legGTLT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutru01 Posted May 9, 2008 Share Posted May 9, 2008 ^ The plastic part of the grill (not the chrome) should take primer by itself right? After I sand the chrome, I am just going to hit the whole thing with 2 coats of primer, 2 coats of flat black pain, and 2 coats of clearcoat. Nice even strokes of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDII Posted May 9, 2008 Author Share Posted May 9, 2008 The plastic part needs to be sanded to if you want the paint to hold. You don't need to go to the plastic... but at least rough it up. Make sure you give ample drying time if you're gonna use that many coats. I used 3 coats of each with at least 6 hours drying time in a heated paint room. of the 15+ grills I made only one has had paint issues... I should be hearing back from the buyer about him shipping it to me for examination. Need forum help? Private Message legGTLT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutru01 Posted May 9, 2008 Share Posted May 9, 2008 The plastic part needs to be sanded to if you want the paint to hold. You don't need to go to the plastic... but at least rough it up. Make sure you give ample drying time if you're gonna use that many coats. I used 3 coats of each with at least 6 hours drying time in a heated paint room. of the 15+ grills I made only one has had paint issues... I should be hearing back from the buyer about him shipping it to me for examination. What grit would you suggest for the plastic? 120? How much time in between each coat? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDII Posted May 9, 2008 Author Share Posted May 9, 2008 the plastic part is actaully quite soft... you want a rough grit to start then like a 300+ to finish. Any scratches or inperfections will show when you paint. Primer dries quick 20-30 minutes between coats Base is 1 hour per coat clear coat is 1 hour per coat It really depends on where you are painting... VA is probably getting pretty humid this time of year so I would suggest giving it more time. Unless you paint in a garage/basement/paint room. Need forum help? Private Message legGTLT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutru01 Posted May 9, 2008 Share Posted May 9, 2008 ^ garage FTW. Thanks for the tips. I will post pics for sure. I plan on starting this evening with the prep anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDII Posted May 9, 2008 Author Share Posted May 9, 2008 Shouldn't take you too long. GL! Need forum help? Private Message legGTLT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutru01 Posted May 9, 2008 Share Posted May 9, 2008 Oh one last thing, any recommendations on spray cans? Krylon? Duplicolor? for plastics??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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