Require Some Advice On Painting My New Grill

Brettster · August 11, 2003

Since getting my Sports grill for the amazing Gold group buy price I need to paint it

the paint guide says that my colour Aztec Fire is code 3n3, but the paint mixing system at Halfords calls it Red Mica for that paint code under Lexus. Is it the same colour? I noticed that was a colour option for the IS300 in the US.

Also as I chose to get my Grill in White, I plan to sand the plastic with 1200 grit wet and dry, primer it with red plastic primer, sand again, spray with the mixed paint then cover with clear lacquer. does that sound ok? Ive never painted anything before that has been this important to me lol.

thanks all :)

Monster-Mat · August 11, 2003

the paint code is all that matters, in different countries, the name of the paint can be different

Brettster · August 11, 2003

thanks Mat :D

Im hoping to carry on the saving by paiting it myself :)

Bazza-old · August 11, 2003

does the Halfords paint come in a spray can ??

Brettster · August 11, 2003

Yes Bazza :)

you can have it in an 330ml aerosol or as a touch up stick and even in a tin so you can use your own spray equipment

it costs £8.99 for the spray.

Steve · August 11, 2003

buy some laquer as well.. spray on lightly and should give it a nice shine

Bazza-old · August 11, 2003

didnt know that :)

did you know lexus do a sray and laquer for about a £10 ask chris shipley

he should be able to quote part no

Fargo · August 12, 2003

I have aslo paid the Hlafords paint fairys a visit, and my paint code for Sapphire Blue is called blue mica at Halfords, but its an exact match as far as i cna tell..

Loz · August 12, 2003

I got mine from Mr Motor. Idid not ask what it was called. just that it was the same as the rest of the car. it is. but I should laquer it. I am still thinkng though that I will have the whole think painted soon... when I get a spare day..

Loz

Brettster · August 12, 2003

Ahh all Groovy then :)

Just got to wait for Halfords to get all the different colours back in stock so they can mix me some up

typical

Loz

did u spray all your Grill with one 330 ml can? or did u give it lots of coats ?

Im tempted to buy 2 tins but if 1 is more than enough then i'll just do that!

Thanks Guys

Bazza-old · August 12, 2003

how about some pics and perhaps a workshop article B)

Brettster · August 12, 2003

Yeah I'll give it a go

I might do another guide to fitting the new style front illuminated scuff plates to the rear doors, lots of extra work involved in that little project

Chris.S · August 12, 2003

didnt know that :)
did you know lexus do a sray and laquer for about a £10 ask chris shipley

he should be able to quote part no

Spray paint kit 150ml (Base coat and Clear Coat)

Aztec Fire PZ448-S3N30-15 RRP 5.91+vat

Loz · August 12, 2003

I think it was a 400 ml can and I "got away with" one can. I'm not sure if more layers would have enhanced it though. I should have primed it really. Instead fo just sanding Daves gold paint off and getting it down to a grippy surface. then out to the shed for 10 minute layers till the can was empty. looks great at a glance and ok up close. could do with laquer...