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 Posted: Sat Oct 27, 2012 2:28 am |
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Joined: Oct 10, 2012
Posts: 1917
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Location: Spalding
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Hi all,
I am collecting a new debadged grile and bonnet vent. They will need to be painted before fitting.
Is this something I could do myself?
If so what materials should I use? What are the common mistakes to avoid?
My paint code is EZR Aluminium.
Thanks
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Posted: Sat Oct 27, 2012 4:46 am |
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Joined: Feb 21, 2012
Posts: 2277
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Location: west midlands
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Im sure there are a few topics on painting somwhere.
You can do it yourself, you can do anything yourself if you have the confidence
Of the top of my head you need
Sand paper in various grits
Plastic primer
Paint in your colour code
Lacquer
I would get a few quotes frm a body shop as it wont be far off what its going to cost to do yourself, especialy if you make mistakes
Hope this helps
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Posted: Sat Oct 27, 2012 4:58 am |
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Joined: Feb 08, 2010
Posts: 510
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Location: North east UK
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Hi, bonnet vent will fit straight on. SP or standard simple replacement no need for any painting.
The debadged grill on the other hand will need to be primed, painted and laquered.
I recommend a quote of a professional if your unsure.
I done half my front bumper myself a while ago. I had the same colour 206 as you. Just went to halfrauds bought the EZR spray, wilkinson's for the clear laquer and primer and took my time. Pretty good job too couldn't tell. I've got an old post somewhere I think.
If it was me I'd get a quote off a pro.
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Posted: Sat Oct 27, 2012 5:28 am |
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Joined: Jan 29, 2011
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Location: Westhoughton, Lancashire
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If they don't come supplied, get some clips from your local Peugeot dealer. 9 times out of 10 you will break one of the clips on the grill/ The ones on the bonnet vent are pigs to get out in one piece so you will need four of these.
781324 Bonnet Vent Rivets 37p each
6995X3 Grill clips 26p each
I painted the bonnet vent over summer. lightly key the surface using scotchbrite. As anton says, plastic primer, base colour and lacquer. Wet n dry paper for finishing. Small tin of paint thinner for degreasing before applying the primer. A warm room is helpful otherwise moisture in the air can affect the finish. Time and patience is the key. Rush it and it will look a mess. With the right tools and equipment it can easily be done in a few hours. If first time spraying and in a garden shed/garage, I'd allow a couple of days. Halfords paint rarely matches. Try a local supplier or online supplier who can put the paint in an aerosol for you. Usually better colour match and can work out cheaper than going to Halfords. I used Auto Paint. Took 2 days to be delivered and was a spot on match.
Take pictures of your progress at various stages and then do a thread to help others out.
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Posted: Sat Oct 27, 2012 6:15 am |
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Joined: Oct 10, 2012
Posts: 1917
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Location: Spalding
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Thank you all this is really good info. The bonnet vent is one of those body shaped ones not the honeycomb grill. I might give that a go and see how it turns out.
Thanks for the tip on the halfords paint not fully matching and the clips. That will save me a lot of stress!
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Posted: Sat Oct 27, 2012 1:10 pm |
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Joined: Oct 10, 2012
Posts: 1917
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Location: Spalding
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Guys just wondering how much should I expect to pay if I go down the pro paint route? Don't want to get ripped off.
Thanks
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