Under Hood Paint

[Vettra]

I have a small gig where I need to paint the ABS plastic fuel rail covers on a Z06 Corvette.

Question(s)
1. Do I need a spacial heat additive for the primer, base and clearcoat?
2. Will I need to use an adhesion promoter?

THX,
C

 

[TAZ]

I primed mine with epoxy primer so it would take out most of the texture. Then I just painted them with normal bc/cc type paint.



If you are just painting over the plastic, yes, you will need an adhesion promoter. Especially since you can't sand them because they are textured.

Good luck!
Scott

 

[Vettra]

Thanks Scott-
The client doesn't want the texture at all. As this is a continous learning process for me... what is epoxy primer?

 

[TAZ]

Epoxy primer is a hi-build primer that you will need to add hardener to the primer along in most cases reducer.

 

[TAZ]

By the way, do you have the fuel rail covers? I have a spare set, I'll sell you.
Or, his he supplying the covers?

By the way, attached is another set that I did with lightning. These are also 'smoothed'.
I believe you can buy them already smoothed now. Plan on priming and sanding twice.

 

[Vettra]

Thanks much Scott for the feedback and reference. Yes my client has a second set. The original set (which is what I will be painting) was red but didn't match the red on his Vette. Even though they rarely see the sun- they seemed to be somewhat faded.

C

 

[TAZ]

No problem...
probably Torch Red if it's a bright solid red.
Needs to be a basecoat/clearcoat.
So prime, sand, reprime, sand, spray in a white sealer (1-2 coats) Red, then clear. Wetsand and buff.

 

[Vettra]

Thanks again- First time painting on the plastic. Much to learn but this it too much fun!