Repaint hoodscoop?

[Calsoldier]

Hey guys. I just got my hoodscoop today from a fellow member, but it doesn't really match the color of my car, and it has some weaves in it, it's not straight ontop, looks like a bunch of dimples. How much would a shop charge me to repaint and resurface/sand it down so its super smooth ontop?

Thanks,

Oleg

[THE REALEST]

i dont know guy.....

[Calsoldier]

Lol.. thanks for the help!

Anyways guys. I'm thinking, should I just sand off the paint and then sand it down, bondo it, and then re-sand it. Would that be possible? I mean would I be able to do it myself? What tools do I need?

Thanks

[bLaH1031]

Originally posted by THE REALEST
i dont know guy.....

Are all your posts this useless?


Anyways... my guess would be maybe in the $100 area? Shouldn't be to much work for them. And your sig kicks ass, I love the angles.

[Hankwoo]

My hoodscoop was just primed and I got quotes from $80 - $150. It also need a little work getting slicked up and on the corners . Lukily the $150 estimate came down to $125. It is from a real reputable company and I want a high quality job so I do not mind paying the extra money.

I can see shops maybe charging you a little more to remove the paint so I would recommend doing that if you have the time. I have no idea what the technical process is in prepping a part for painting so you are on your own for that :D

[Calsoldier]

Thanks guys. ANy idea how to remove the paint without damaging the fiberglass?

After I remove the paint, I add bonda to smooth it out and then what do I do?

I need some help guys!

Thanks,

Oleg

Btw, here's a pic of my car:

http://home.attbi.com/~casoldier/celicanew.jpg

[SilverRide]

I prepped my scoop befor taking it to the body shop and it cost me $75 for a 1st class paint job, including a primer coat.

As far as removing the old paint, just get various grades of sandpaper from medium (nothing too course) to extremely fine.
Just keep in mind that you don`t want to damage the fiber glass under the paint so a little common sense applys here. Also keep in mind that you don`t have top remove every bit of paint, just smooth it out.

Next, repair the spots you think nessary with Bondo. You might have to apply a few applications of Bondo, sanding the spots after each application.
When you get the scoop to your liking, its time for final sanding with your finest sandpaper. Finally, finish with some polishing/ rubbing compound.

Two things
1) Go slow and use a bit of common sense. Dont use too rough sandpaper.
2) Be aware that even small imperfections can show up in the final paint so be fussy with you final sanding.

It`s not that difficult, just take your time. Before taking the scoop to the body shop, give it a good wash with soap and water, just to be on the safe side.
Give the body shop your stock scoop for color matching.

[Calsoldier]

Thanks a lot. Now should I just use sand paper and scrub with my hand or do I have to get a sanding tool?

Should I prime it, or should I ask them to prime it for me?

Also, how does bondo work and is it hard to apply?

Thanks!

[SilverRide]

You should sand with you hand. Nothing will give you the feedback like your hand can. Also use a sanding block for flat surfaces. Just wrap the sandpaper around a small block of wood.

Bondo brand filler is suprisingly easy to work with.
Just be aware that you should use the stated ratio of filler/hardener that is given in the instructions.
Using more hardener than your supposed to will not make it stronger. It will just make the bondo brittle.
It`s easy. You really can`t screw it up.

You can prime it if you want. Give it a few coats with wet sanding between the coats with your finest sandpaper. This will fill very minor imperfections and give you a flawless finish.

Finally, take your time and have fun with it. It`s just all commonsense and it really isn`t difficult at all! :)

[Predator]

if i were you i would just take it to a reputable shop and let them deal with everything. It may cost you a bit extra, but at least if they screw up they will be liable, and will have to correct it at no extra charge to you,

but if you screw it up then you're on your own.