Painting

[lexus_tom]

Hello, I got myself some eyelids off eBay for £15 inc p+p but in carbon as this was about £40 cheaper. I need to paint them silver and was wondering once theyre painted do they need a coat of lacquer?? How many coats of paint should I look for and how many coats of lacquer (if required)? Many thanks, Tom :)

[lee_iceman]

Hello, I got myself some eyelids off eBay for £15 inc p+p but in carbon as this was about £40 cheaper. I need to paint them silver and was wondering once theyre painted do they need a coat of lacquer?? How many coats of paint should I look for and how many coats of lacquer (if required)? Many thanks, Tom :)

Not too sure, I think most people send them to a body shop to be sprayed so the colour matches.

[T7RY B]

Make sure that they get around 3 coats of the correct primer before you put any topcoats on them.

They may need a plasticiser coat first. Then your correct colour code to match your bodywork then laquer.

Great preperation will give a great finish.

[CIJ]

Alright there mate, i bought the exact same ones, and i get them painted for £25 and the color match looks good!!!

Well worth doin!!!

Chris

[lexus boy]

I payed a tenner to get a couple painted and some rear lens covers.

So not really worth the hassle to paint them yourself

[lexus_tom]

I payed a tenner to get a couple painted and some rear lens covers.

So not really worth the hassle to paint them yourself

Hi. I think im just gonna give it a go, as the local body shop told me it was not worth ordering the colour mix paint to do them as it would cost a further £40. Id like to know where you got rear lens covers and if you would be able to post a pic please. Thanks, Tom.