type, color of paint to use when painting plastic engine components

cp_stunna_2011 · Post by **cp_stunna_2011** » Tue Apr 28, 2009 5:33 am

i have a 2003 automatic vibe, it is blue, as far as i know there is only one vibe blue that comes stock on the vibes, if someone could tell me what paint to use when painting the engine components and silver accents on the interior of the car, and where to purchase the paint, i want the exact color, with the same shine and everything....ive been searching and havent had any results , so maybe someone on here can help mee

cp_stunna_2011 · Post by **cp_stunna_2011** » Tue Apr 28, 2009 5:34 am

is it the neptune car color?

BlueCrush · Post by **BlueCrush** » Tue Apr 28, 2009 5:58 am

It is Neptune = 62U/WA916K http://forums.genvibe.com/zerothread?id=5550

cp_stunna_2011 · Post by **cp_stunna_2011** » Tue Apr 28, 2009 10:22 pm

thank you but i still need to know what type of paint to use and how to paint it, do i sand it with sand paper or what, does it need primer, clear coat, gloss or something, and when i ask what kind i mean like high heat, or brand name or if it is a special plastic engine component paint?

BlueCrush · Post by **BlueCrush** » Tue Apr 28, 2009 10:43 pm

As I IM'd you yesterday: Can't really say on what type to use as I haven't painted my engine plastics or interior parts. but if I were to do it, I would first sand the plastic pieces then use a good primer made for plastics then a high temp paint for the engine plastics.

cp_stunna_2011 · Post by **cp_stunna_2011** » Wed Apr 29, 2009 5:56 am

sorry bout the im thingy, pop up blocker was on, ok anyway, if you know someone who could help me or if anyway knows this info, please help

BlueCrush · Post by **BlueCrush** » Wed Apr 29, 2009 6:09 am

No worries. Here is a guide I found for both interior and engine plastics from NC.org: http://plaza.ufl.edu/dan131/In...d.htmHope it helps.

cp_stunna_2011 · Post by **cp_stunna_2011** » Wed Apr 29, 2009 9:05 am

anyone know how this was done and with what paint, http://www.genvibe.com/gallery...e_703 and thank you very much for the link i think i will use that to paint, but if the person who did that VOTM PM me

breezd · Post by **breezd** » Wed Apr 29, 2009 12:25 pm

Quote, originally posted by cp_stunna_2011 Â»anyone know how this was done and with what paint, http://www.genvibe.com/gallery...e_703 and thank you very much for the link i think i will use that to paint, but if the person who did that VOTM PM me or call me at 1-616-430-0939That is PsychoBroker's Vibe. Here's a link to his garage http://forums.genvibe.com/zerothread?id=21668. You could ask him what he usedPS. Why would you post your phone number online... who know's what kind of freaks could get ahold of it!

cp_stunna_2011 · Post by **cp_stunna_2011** » Thu Apr 30, 2009 5:40 am

hey thanx, i will try to contact him, but it doesnt loo like hes been on in a while...

keithvibe · Post by **keithvibe** » Thu Apr 30, 2009 6:22 am

fyi you really shouldn't post your phone number... there are a lot of nutty people out there that might just start calling you at 3am

BlueCrush · Post by **BlueCrush** » Thu Apr 30, 2009 6:26 am

I already posted a link that answers all your engine and interior painting questions...

AKLGT · Post by **AKLGT** » Thu Apr 30, 2009 6:56 am

here's what I did way back when:http://www.cardomain.com/ride/388840/6

cp_stunna_2011 · Post by **cp_stunna_2011** » Thu Apr 30, 2009 7:26 am

hey man thanx, and i know that bluecrush already dgave me a link, i just like to have the exact first hadn experience on how to do it and im getting closer if im not already there

cp_stunna_2011 · Post by **cp_stunna_2011** » Sun May 03, 2009 3:21 am

ok so here is a summary of what i need to do to paint this thing, based on my searches and your help ( i still need to know where i can purchase neptune blue aerosol paint ) :1. sand with fine sand paper or just wash with simple green2.prime ( but with what kind of paint )3. paint with desired color ( high heat and plastic paint )4. clear coatTell me if i am missing any steps and if i am please add them. thanks

ajflan · Post by **ajflan** » Sun May 03, 2009 4:06 am

I sanded my stuff down first. Then I applied a few coats of high heat engine primer. After that I used high heat engine paint, about 3-4 coats. I finished it off with some high heat clear coat. I havenever had a problem with it peeling or flaking off. Check out my garage link in my signature to see how my stuff came out if you like.

cp_stunna_2011 · Post by **cp_stunna_2011** » Sun May 03, 2009 4:23 am

wow yours came out nice! now you have an aftermarket header, what does that do and what does it replace? also, waht are those gauges monitoring, and what is a unichip ( switches? ) what does removing the resonator do? and where did you get the Strut tower brace. wow hopefully you have patients, imma noob.

ajflan · Post by **ajflan** » Sun May 03, 2009 4:26 am

I'll send you a pm explaining it all later. I am at work right now and we don't need to get into it right here in this thread. I'll be happy to answer all your questions via pm later.

cp_stunna_2011 · Post by **cp_stunna_2011** » Sun May 03, 2009 4:36 am

ok thanx

AKLGT · Post by **AKLGT** » Sun May 03, 2009 10:21 am

go to your local paint store. give them the paint code off your car and they will mix up a can of your color for you.

cp_stunna_2011 · Post by **cp_stunna_2011** » Mon May 04, 2009 6:05 am

k thnx

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