Painting plastic/fibreglass.

[Lankytim]

Hi all.

Ive just scored an original Volvo 940 rear spoiler from a scrapper. I'm guessing its made from fibreglass but it could be plastic. Its not exactly 2FAST2FURIOUS and is infact quite tasteful!

I need to repaint it from dark green to gloss black but it appears to have been painted poorly in the past. Although theres no flaking theres evidence of rattlecan cackery. How should I go about paiting it? I want an excellent/perfect finish. Is it best left to the experts or is it something I can do at home?

Any advice greatly recieved!

[steveo3002]

would it have been painted from new? if yes then maybe carefully sand off any rattle can paint back to the factory paint , then paint over that

id imagine its plastic , might be stamped p.u.r , a.b.s or something underneath...not many factory parts are fibre glass

[rowleyclassics]

because it is you drop it of and i will sort it for you

or DIY

1 sand it down with 400 grit wet and dry and dry then 800 grit wet and dry using plenty of water with a drop of washing up liquid.

2 rinse with clean water and dry thoughly

3 3 thin coats of high build primer, you do not need this so called plastic paint unless it flexes a lot

4 1200 wet and dry the primer to key it for the black paint

5 rinse with clean water and dry thoughly

6 give it a light coat of black, if you see any scrates from previus sanding resand with 1500 grit

7 paint it with light coats and allow a 5 to 10 minute gap between coats

take your time keep it clean and you will be fine

reqards ian

[Lankytim]

Hey Ian, I may just have to drop it round to yours.

Need to have a natter with you about all things Allegro anyway!

[rowleyclassics]

no prob speak soon then