i'm looking at spraying my jet washers java black, thinking that such a small job can be done at home? from what i've been reading, the steps are:
1) sand with 800-1000 grit paper
2) degrease thoroughly
3) use a plastic primer x 3 thin layers
4) sand again with 1500 grit paper
5) standard lacquer free aerosol x 5 layers, or should I use an aerosol followed by lacquer?
6) finish off by polishing the area

has anyone sprayed with an aerosol before and achieved a good, durable finish? any advice would be greatly appreciated. thx  Recently bought a 2007 RRS HSE TDV6 for a Pimp-My-Ride-Project.
DONE: Meduza front bumper, AB rear bumper, AB tailpipes, calipers repainted, rear upper tailgate upgrade, side steps, AB front grille, AB side vents, rear LED lights, clear side repeaters, integrated daytime running lights, LED headlights.
TO DO: color code sills and pillars.

Last edited by tanloverluke on Sun Jun 08 2014 10:25am. Edited 1 time in total

Why so many layers Suntanluke

i've only read this, apparently because the layering is very thin? I must admit I know nothing so I'm gonna first spray the vents i've dumped (in place of new ab ones).
should it be less primer layers? Recently bought a 2007 RRS HSE TDV6 for a Pimp-My-Ride-Project.
DONE: Meduza front bumper, AB rear bumper, AB tailpipes, calipers repainted, rear upper tailgate upgrade, side steps, AB front grille, AB side vents, rear LED lights, clear side repeaters, integrated daytime running lights, LED headlights.
TO DO: color code sills and pillars.

Yes i would say so, 2, 3 at most would be sufficient. The key to painting is to make sure your product is very clean and grease free.

Last edited by Ady 555 on Tue Mar 18 2014 3:09pm. Edited 1 time in total

This any help  Wanted a Series 2 LR since childhood but previously owned MY16 Disco Sport HSE TD4 Auto, MY13 RR Sport Black Edition TDV6 Auto, MY10 RR Sport HSE TDV6 Auto, 2007 Freelander 1 Freestyle TD4 Soft Top, 2009 Freelander 2 GS TD4 Auto, 2007 Freelander 2 GS TD4, 2004 Disco 2 Metropolis Auto, 2002 Disco 2 GS, 2000 Freelander 1 SE TD4 SW

Still hoping for a S2 one day!

Ady 555 wrote:

Yes i would say so, 2, 3 at most would be sufficient. The key to painting is to make sure your product is very clean and grease free.

muddywheels wrote:

This any help

I have a spray tan machine that I could lend you....
That gets even results !


Foxy 

What a cracker lol
Problem is most sunspray machines nowadays are hvlp and it would take a lvhp system to get this particular job done. But they are dirt cheap, the hobby ones, second hand around £50 Recently bought a 2007 RRS HSE TDV6 for a Pimp-My-Ride-Project.
DONE: Meduza front bumper, AB rear bumper, AB tailpipes, calipers repainted, rear upper tailgate upgrade, side steps, AB front grille, AB side vents, rear LED lights, clear side repeaters, integrated daytime running lights, LED headlights.
TO DO: color code sills and pillars.

Ady 555 wrote:

Why so many layers Suntanluke

TLL  16MY Estoril Blue SVR.............
17MY Autobiography Dynamic - Corris Grey - WOW.
14MY Autobiography Dynamic - SDV6 - Fuji White
12MY Autobiography - SDV6 - Santorini Black - Dual View - Rear Entertainment - Sunroof.
12MY Autobiography - SDV6 - Orkney Grey - awesome ;(
2005 Java Black - 4.2 V8 Supercharged First Edition- will never be forgotten ;(

Lol well after reading a little more I've found out that the bits can turn orange if sprayed too much  Recently bought a 2007 RRS HSE TDV6 for a Pimp-My-Ride-Project.
DONE: Meduza front bumper, AB rear bumper, AB tailpipes, calipers repainted, rear upper tailgate upgrade, side steps, AB front grille, AB side vents, rear LED lights, clear side repeaters, integrated daytime running lights, LED headlights.
TO DO: color code sills and pillars.

This should be enough to atomize the liquid color, but im unsure about the lacquer and primer, but im sure the primer can be aerosol based .
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=131143226959 Recently bought a 2007 RRS HSE TDV6 for a Pimp-My-Ride-Project.
DONE: Meduza front bumper, AB rear bumper, AB tailpipes, calipers repainted, rear upper tailgate upgrade, side steps, AB front grille, AB side vents, rear LED lights, clear side repeaters, integrated daytime running lights, LED headlights.
TO DO: color code sills and pillars.

How many are you painting ? It would be cheaper to take them to a local bodyshop.

Sure thing, just wanna get hands dirty at weekends and away from computer. Plus, down my way they are slower than the spanish during siesta !!!!
If I turns out well, I can do the door handles and wing mirrors, then start my own sprayloverluke workshop !!!!!!  Recently bought a 2007 RRS HSE TDV6 for a Pimp-My-Ride-Project.
DONE: Meduza front bumper, AB rear bumper, AB tailpipes, calipers repainted, rear upper tailgate upgrade, side steps, AB front grille, AB side vents, rear LED lights, clear side repeaters, integrated daytime running lights, LED headlights.
TO DO: color code sills and pillars.

Can't you do some gardening or something? Difficult i know living in high rise flatts.