Best way to repaint the front spoiler?

[Jay 535i]

Thanks!

Some very differing solutions here. Has anyone actually done this with good results? How'd you do it?

[skr]

i did mine , but i did in in matte black, to match the rest of the trim. i had some dings and 3 holes DRILLED in it by the PO for no obvious reason. I used epoxy on the dings and holes, sandpaperd it to a nice smooth surface, some more epoxy on deep scratches, sandpapered it again cleaned it up nicely and then off to the paint "facility". I had the bumper off at the time to manufacture one of the foglight holders and some other stuff. It had taken some serious beating from the PO as it had only one fog, wich wasn't the right kind of fog anyway and none of the covers.
For painting i used my grandpa's compressor and a small nozzle spray gun, but it could be done just as well with a spraycan. Didn't get it just right the first time, so i sanded it with 2500 grit and did 3 flashed layers 10 minutes apart. It turned out lovely. no marks, no drips, no nothing.
Be sure to mask the rest of the paint well and don't spray too closely or too far away. try to stay in the 4-6 inch interval if u use a can.
Hope this helps u in some way. It's an easy job and i'm sure you will do it with succes. post some pics when u are done.
Oh, and by the way, i think it's not even by far useless. Those small things add to the general aspect of the car. Useless whould be painting the washer fluid reservoir black to match all other black plastic around. But i just didn't like it that way

[Jay 535i]

i did mine , but i did in in matte black, to match the rest of the trim. i had some dings and 3 holes DRILLED in it by the PO for no obvious reason. I used epoxy on the dings and holes, sandpaperd it to a nice smooth surface, some more epoxy on deep scratches, sandpapered it again cleaned it up nicely and then off to the paint "facility". I had the bumper off at the time to manufacture one of the foglight holders and some other stuff. It had taken some serious beating from the PO as it had only one fog, wich wasn't the right kind of fog anyway and none of the covers.
For painting i used my grandpa's compressor and a small nozzle spray gun, but it could be done just as well with a spraycan. Didn't get it just right the first time, so i sanded it with 2500 grit and did 3 flashed layers 10 minutes apart. It turned out lovely. no marks, no drips, no nothing.
Be sure to mask the rest of the paint well and don't spray too closely or too far away. try to stay in the 4-6 inch interval if u use a can.
Hope this helps u in some way. It's an easy job and i'm sure you will do it with succes. post some pics when u are done.
Oh, and by the way, i think it's not even by far useless. Those small things add to the general aspect of the car. Useless whould be painting the washer fluid reservoir black to match all other black plastic around. But i just didn't like it that way

Thanks.

Yeah, I agree it's not useless.

Okay, looks like I'll start with the matte stuff after a good priming, and keep some fine sandpaper on hand in case it doesn't come out quite right. Then go over it with glossy clear.

Sound good?

[skr]

Yea, but why apply matte if u want glossy? Just use glossy black after the priming .

[Jay 535i]

Yea, but why apply matte if u want glossy? Just use glossy black after the priming .

Don't ask me why. I'm asking you why!

Qube suggested the two-step process.

[skr]

The "two-step proces" qube suggested is aplyable if u use krylon fusion, wich is a special paint, and they don't make it glossy.

"Krylon Fusion Paint is the first no-prep, superbond paint for most thermoplastics, PVC, hard vinyl, as well as hard urethanes used for prototyping. No sanding or priming is required. Krylon Fusion Paint dries in 15 minutes, and is able to be used for interior and exterior applications. It is available in a wide range of colors.

Directions for use:
Remove all loose particles and apply to dry surface. For new or unweathered surfaces, wipe down with a standard paint thinner. For aged or weathered surfaces, wipe with an ammonia based cleaner."

if u use krylon that's da way to go. if not primer and glossy black should do the job. I never used krylon but i heard is very resistent to all kind of stuff.

[Jay 535i]

Okay, .