i'm back with my new ride!!!

[davelaw1982]

Yes rust-o-leum will work, all depends on what kind of finish you are looking for. The main problem I find with spray bombs is they have a small spray pattern, so you don't get much overlap, so if you are not careful, you can get "spray lines" in the paint (not to be confused with drips and runs). I'm a tremclad fan myself, their mix seems to go on a little more even from the spray can (at least to me, maybe I'm just imagining it too though), a sharpie marker or a black paint marker is a great tool for touch ups on black. Black is black. You'll probably only need one can if you keep the overspray to a minimum.

Prep is key. Overkills link above for the prep is a good one, but you are already starting with a very flat and smooth finish on your stock hood, all you need to do is get the new paint to bond to the old clearcoat/plastic, not take out the roughness of the plastic texture as described there. If you rough sand with something like 180 grit to get rid of a rough texture, you absolutely will need to use something like an etching primer or a high build primer before applying any colour, and then wet sand it prior to the final coat of colour. You've already got a nice smooth finish on the stock hood, I would just scuff it enuf with 600 grit and 2000 grit to get the new paint to bond. Do a good job sanding and get in every nook and cranny, otherwise these areas will flake off on you. Always wipe down your piece between sanding and painting and don't paint in an area where dust can be stirred up or where there is lots of dust. Even the smallest amounts of dust will wreck your paint job. It should take you 75% prep time and 25% painting time.

Hope that helps.

To help with the dust, if doing in your garage or shop, lightly coat the floor with water, will keep the dust from lifting with foot prints, and such!

 

[OVERKILL 19]

Like all said before..prep is key and is usally 20-1....20 hours of prep to 1 hour of painting, or it seams that way some times. I'm with mod I perfer tremclad. I just posted krayon cause U mentioned it! But I think U will do fine with ether, since U are wraping it anyway.

 

[Rucky]

I would not spray bomb the hood regardless of your reasons. If you're going through the hours of preparation, then please get it painted right. A good Urethane base will look a whole lot better than any spray bomb. Even if there are only a few areas showing. If you're dead set on that wrap and know someone that's good with that sort of thing, applying them while the paint is still "wet" will ensure they never come off in any way. It's an auto body trick of sorts. By the way our shops brand of choice is Standox. They make good stuff.

 

[PINKalicious]

I would not spray bomb the hood regardless of your reasons. If you're going through the hours of preparation, then please get it painted right. A good Urethane base will look a whole lot better than any spray bomb. Even if there are only a few areas showing. If you're dead set on that wrap and know someone that's good with that sort of thing, applying them while the paint is still "wet" will ensure they never come off in any way. It's an auto body trick of sorts. By the way our shops brand of choice is Standox. They make good stuff.

Really?your saying to paint spray it and while the paint is still wet to put the wrap on, or did i read that wrong? sorry just want to be sure.

 

[Modman]

Really?your saying to paint spray it and while the paint is still wet to put the wrap on, or did i read that wrong? sorry just want to be sure.

Yes basically when the paint is tacky "wet" I'm assuming is what he means. As the paint dries it will seal the wrap into it.

Just how much of the hood is actually showing? I agree with Rucky that a full spray job is better than spray bomb in most cases, but I'm not sure if the limited areas that will be exposed justify a $200 paint job.

 

[RETODD]

Congrats on the sled P'A'L ... hope too see you out on the big rocks :d

 

[shoppingcart111]

I can paint it for you if interested? PM if interested, have to hurry though and the weather is changing fast and I dont spray when it gets too cold.

 

[SLEDBUNNYRACING]

Sweet ride there young lady - can't wait to see it in the snow.

 

[OVERKILL 19]

Yes basically when the paint is tacky "wet" I'm assuming is what he means. As the paint dries it will seal the wrap into it.

Just how much of the hood is actually showing? I agree with Rucky that a full spray job is better than spray bomb in most cases, but I'm not sure if the limited areas that will be exposed justify a $200 paint job.

Only $200 my bushwacker fender flares cost $650 to paint match my Dodge. I thought it would be more!

 

[Chrisco]

Nice sled pink !!!! check the gearing you might want to gear it down a little for mountin riding. And seal the headlight in the front it will stop snow from getting in the intake. There is a lot of stuff to learn about that sled,alot of changes from 08 to 09 but once all done it will be a sweet sled for ya. I can help you along the way if you need. I have a ton of parts.

Chris 780-963-6134 call anytime

 

[Modman]

Only $200 my bushwacker fender flares cost $650 to paint match my Dodge. I thought it would be more!

I was thinking since basic black is pretty cheap as a colour and since she doesn't need it for a few months maybe she could leave it at a shop and they could spray it when they are doing something else black, which would reduce the cost some.

I know what ya mean though, just to do touch ups seems like it runs $500 these days.

 

[PINKalicious]

this is so exciting! even more so after the TS9 party last night...let it snow!

shoppingcart111 has offered to paint the hood for me thank you!!!!

chrisco...yes any info and or help would be great as this is so different for me, right now the sled is all stock i asked him about the gears he said it is stock never changed and rode it in the mt. as is, he did however have 2 other vents added on the dash of the hood..so for sure pm me any time we can get this girl the way i need her lol.

 

[PINKalicious]

day off today and i am so excited...got my hood back from the painters (mark/shoppingcart111) who was totally fabulous to paint for me, and put her all back together!!! changed the belt and the side air vents on there way! she is looking pretty sweet bad a$$:d Few more mods to do thanks to Chrsco's advice thanks so much, and we will be good to go i just need to find someone willing help make me a kick butt WRAP for the girl!!!

 

[overkill131313]

looking sweet!

should look into a 09 bumper and belley pan....well worth it since the 08 bumper is weak! simple change over!

 

[PINKalicious]

looking sweet!

should look into a 09 bumper and belley pan....well worth it since the 08 bumper is weak! simple change over!

thanks. i really am happy i have looked into the bumper not sure on where or how to mount it but im sure i will figure it out and it already has a belly pan, came with it. but no carbides they were just steel and worn right out so i need to get some as well. BTW i put all back together by my self and there was no hammer used lol!

 

[overkill131313]

no when you change the bumper it is a kit....you have to change belley pan...both sides....you can reuse your belley pan PROTECTOR. it is about a 2-3 hour job .....just a few rivets but you have to fit it all together!

 

[bhowes]

well missy that looks like the start of something pink to come congrats on your new ride hope to see it live and in person this winter mrs.howes aka. polestar wants the 155 600 in blue we will see what santa will bring LOL

 

[FossY]

if u need help with a wrap design i could help but would need the layout though

just pm me

 

[Modman]

Looks good - nice job Mark!!!!

 

[Chrisco]

Cool looks goood !!!! Looks like mine.