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Ok I saw ae86guys paint job and now I want to repaint mine when I put the new Dio head light/speedo on

Any tips for getting a great finish?

I can post pics once its all done with new paint and head light

First rule of thumb is that it will look like crappy if its flakeing off. Sand the panels and make sure everything is super clean. Use adhesion promoter. Don't cut any corners on prep. Paint doesn't want to stick to these panels, so you must force it.


Other than that. Are you spray painting or using automotive paint?

Let someone who knows what they are doing pait it for you

Yea I want to do it my self

Im thinking using automotive paint will give the best result?

I want to learn how to do it and my hours have been cut right back at work so short on money at the moment

You can use HOK and have it look like $2 discount spray paint. Everything is in the prep!!!! Automotive paint will look better and last alot longer! Uv additives gas resistant and harder! Now if want auto paint but don't have the equipment. Check out Alsa killer cans or if go to home depot for ge name of it, but it's a spray system aersol can on top and a glass jar on bottom which you put your paint in. Then have your own spray paint