Painting Lip Kits DIY?

370zsport09 · 08-16-2010, 10:33 AM

I'm thinking of purchasing the BOMEX Lip with Carbon Fiber Center.

Has anyone used this company for paint?

2009 Nissan 370z Touch Up Paint Colors

Aerosol Spray Paint? or should I just invest in a small spray gun and buy actual paint?

I was thinking of just purchasing the Aerosol since I will only be painting the end portions of the kit since the center is already carbon fiber.

Also if someone has purchased from automotivetouchup.com is their paint quality close to OEM?

How many coats of paint? How many clear coats?

370zsport09 · 08-16-2010, 10:51 AM

1) Airless Electric Spray Gun - Atomizes Paint $19.95

2) Earlex HV3000 Spray Station HVLP Paint Sprayer $119.95

Has anyone ever used either of the above? Or have a cost effective one that they have used and recommend?

$80.00 for a quart of color match paint, $30-36.00 for clear coat

Clear coat question? With or without catalyst?

-2 part quart Urethane Clearcoat

-Acrylic Lacquer Clearcoat ( no catalyst used) Ready to spray

kenchan · 08-16-2010, 11:33 AM

for that price you can have a shop paint it for you...

ive used rattle cans from below with success for lips and side sills on past cars:

PaintScratch Touch-Up Paint (p1), Spray Cans, Spray Paint, Paint Pens, Car Paint, Automotive Paint
PaintWorld - Automotive Touch Up Paint and Supplies

DarkPath · 08-16-2010, 11:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 370zsport09

1) Airless Electric Spray Gun - Atomizes Paint $19.95

2) Earlex HV3000 Spray Station HVLP Paint Sprayer $119.95

Has anyone ever used either of the above? Or have a cost effective one that they have used and recommend?

$80.00 for a quart of color match paint, $30-36.00 for clear coat

Clear coat question? With or without catalyst?

-2 part quart Urethane Clearcoat

-Acrylic Lacquer Clearcoat ( no catalyst used) Ready to spray

Off the top of my head I can't remember what its called - but talk to your paint guy about the additive that makes the paint flexible... Since you are painting something on the front end - you want the paint to be a bit flexible so that it can take the punishment of rocks and such...

kenchan · 08-16-2010, 12:18 PM

you mean flex agent?

azn370z · 08-16-2010, 12:30 PM

It cost me $200 to get my cf/ fiberglass lip painted. I think a pro will do a much better job matching the color but also removing any imperfections on the lip.

kenchan · 08-16-2010, 12:40 PM

true that! alot of times lips come in with areas that need to be sanded down, spot bondo'ed, etc. if you want to go cheap you can do that yourself (spot bondo's sold at autoparts stores, get a soft squeegee/applicator too) but somtimes easier to get it professionally prep'ed and painted.

DarkPath · 08-16-2010, 04:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

you mean flex agent?

Yeah that's it - what a novel name for it. I wonder how they came up with it?

370zsport09 · 08-16-2010, 06:44 PM

Appreciate the info on the pros and cons with DIY and Professional....just think it sucks that a freakin' lip cost just as much as paintin an entire bumper professionally but then again the BOMEX lip cost just as much as gettin a full bumper from other brands....lol oh well gotta pay to play...

webnola · 08-17-2010, 09:55 AM

I bought a spoiler online for my brother's Eclipse because it was vandalized. The spray paint cost me about $20 shipped from touchuppaintonline.com and got primer, clearcoat, and sandpaper from NAPA. Everything together only cost me $40 and the paint matched perfectly. And you don't need a spray gun, I found that the spray cans worked really well. Just do 3 coats of paint and 3 coats of clear.

kenchan · 08-17-2010, 11:39 AM

the rattle cans do okay given that it's done on a hot day (85F+) where the pressure inside the can is high and the piece you are painting is not too big.

it's also good to use 2-3 cans and rotate them as soon as you notice the can getting cold (lower pressure = inconsistent mist = looks like you did it at home.

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08-16-2010, 10:33 AM	#1 (permalink)
370zsport09 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: san antonio Posts: 195 Drives: 2011 Tacoma SR5 Rep Power: 15	Painting Lip Kits DIY? I'm thinking of purchasing the BOMEX Lip with Carbon Fiber Center. Has anyone used this company for paint? 2009 Nissan 370z Touch Up Paint Colors Aerosol Spray Paint? or should I just invest in a small spray gun and buy actual paint? I was thinking of just purchasing the Aerosol since I will only be painting the end portions of the kit since the center is already carbon fiber. Also if someone has purchased from automotivetouchup.com is their paint quality close to OEM? How many coats of paint? How many clear coats?

08-16-2010, 12:30 PM	#6 (permalink)
azn370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,722 Drives: z34 - R1 Rep Power: 490	It cost me $200 to get my cf/ fiberglass lip painted. I think a pro will do a much better job matching the color but also removing any imperfections on the lip. __________________ 2010 k23 H&R sport springs / Spc rear camber arms / SSR SP1 / Berk cbe / Varis cf lip / Nismo S-Tune side skirts

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08-16-2010, 11:33 AM	#3 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	for that price you can have a shop paint it for you... ive used rattle cans from below with success for lips and side sills on past cars: PaintScratch Touch-Up Paint (p1), Spray Cans, Spray Paint, Paint Pens, Car Paint, Automotive Paint PaintWorld - Automotive Touch Up Paint and Supplies

08-16-2010, 12:18 PM	#5 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	you mean flex agent?

08-16-2010, 12:40 PM	#7 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	true that! alot of times lips come in with areas that need to be sanded down, spot bondo'ed, etc. if you want to go cheap you can do that yourself (spot bondo's sold at autoparts stores, get a soft squeegee/applicator too) but somtimes easier to get it professionally prep'ed and painted.

08-16-2010, 06:44 PM	#9 (permalink)
370zsport09 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: san antonio Posts: 195 Drives: 2011 Tacoma SR5 Rep Power: 15	Appreciate the info on the pros and cons with DIY and Professional....just think it sucks that a freakin' lip cost just as much as paintin an entire bumper professionally but then again the BOMEX lip cost just as much as gettin a full bumper from other brands....lol oh well gotta pay to play...

08-17-2010, 09:55 AM	#10 (permalink)
webnola Base Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: CA Posts: 6 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 15	I bought a spoiler online for my brother's Eclipse because it was vandalized. The spray paint cost me about $20 shipped from touchuppaintonline.com and got primer, clearcoat, and sandpaper from NAPA. Everything together only cost me $40 and the paint matched perfectly. And you don't need a spray gun, I found that the spray cans worked really well. Just do 3 coats of paint and 3 coats of clear.

08-17-2010, 11:39 AM	#11 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	the rattle cans do okay given that it's done on a hot day (85F+) where the pressure inside the can is high and the piece you are painting is not too big. it's also good to use 2-3 cans and rotate them as soon as you notice the can getting cold (lower pressure = inconsistent mist = looks like you did it at home. ).