Yes, but before you freak out, no I'm not asking how to exactly do it and I have read the FAQ. I just have a few questions about it since I'll be doing it this weekend...
Alright, anyways... I know how to remove my dash and my bezel and vents and what not, so that isn't a problem. I will end up painting all my vents blue, including the one on top of the dash.
I was going to sand them for the most part, but I'm a little confused about it in the FAQ. It says "(120 to 240 to 320 works fine)". Does that mean I'll start sanding with the 120, then start sanding with 240, and then finishing with 320? Or does that mean I could start with 240 and go to 320, or does it mean I can use any of the three? I'm really a newb when it comes to sand paper and what not, hence my question. After the sanding, it says it is optional if you want to primer it if you are going to use Fusion. I didn't plan on using primer, so then it'll just be OK to spray light coats over, right? I also have a clear coat afterwards, so thats covered.
Thats basically it, is there any tips, or anything I'm missing before I go and ruin my interior? lol.
Thanks
exodus 259 wrote:I'll start sanding with the 120, then start sanding with 240, and then finishing with 320
the basic idea is that you'll remove all of the scratches from the previous grit of sand paper With the next grit. Higher grit = smoother, but it also removes less material.
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^ Exactly. It's a lot of work, but it turns out really good if you do it right!
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Oh and you gotta make sure when you buy your supplies you get that other stuff.. crap.. I forgot the name of it....
But you need a lot of this stuff too.... I can't believe I forgot...
Oh yea PATIENCE. I started my door panels with 60, then 100/120/150 220 and 320.... Then 600 after priming..
I haven't primed yet, and well with other things popping up haven't worked on it lately, but be patient, take your time and you'll be pleased with the results.
Good luck with the project!
I know it's JUST a Cavalier, and I'm sorry if I hurt your ego.
Thanks for the imput guys
I figure it'll be an all day thing pretty much. I get off work early on Saturday and I'm off Sunday, so I have a day and a half to do it. Never the less, hopefully I'll do a good job
Why is everyone making these patience comments about me? Jeepers people, I do want it to look good and I am willing to put in the effort into doing so. I just needed to know how the sand paper thing works
my two cents;
don't paint your front vents, a lot of times the vents will stick during paint, or if you pull the vents apart and paint each seperate piece.. you'll end up with paint dust all over your dash board from adjusting your vents.
I just went out and got regular vents from the junk yard and did a little paint addition to my dash and it turned out great...
here's a pic
Damn, that does look pretty cool.
How did you get your bezel off to paint it? I know that you have to remove the dash first, but doesn't the wheel have to come off too, or does the Bezel just come off around it?
Ahhhh, I figured it wasn't directed at me. Or else I'd have to whoop some ass, lol
HVAC/gauge bezel comes off around the steering wheel.
The dash itself requires the steering wheel to be removed, because the steering column goes through it.
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