Bagde spraying

[micp]

I've had a search and can't really see anything in too much detail.
If I remove the badges (maybe only the front one, the back one seems a pain) what else would I need to spray it?

Would I need to sand the badge down or can I just primer it then spray?
Help needed as much as possible here newbie to spraying.

 

[bing_17]

sand it down with some fine paper, it doesnt need much tbh.

Then hit it with some primer, i found filler primer the best to cover it, and then spray it as normal. When your happy with it, lt it dry fully and re fit it

 

[bing_17]

Thats mine.

 

[guysy]

As said,

Key it (sand lightly) > Primer > 2 Coats of colour > Dry > Laquer > Dry

Id leave it a day or two to cure the paint.

 

[bing_17]

I didnt bother laquering mine, as i didnt want it shiney.

 

[Android]

Done mine last week.
Sanded down with wet & dry ermm 800 fine..
2 coats of primer and then 2 coats of paint & that was me.

In the middle of doing my centre cap badges.
just sanded them

 

[micp]

Oh quick responses and photo's.
Both look great btw.
I'll give it a bash next weekend when I'm not at work.
Go get myself some paper, primer and paint now.

 

[Reyes]

Mines in black too.
And as said above, sand lightly, dead easy

 

[Tigger]

What's the best primer to use? I have some of Halfrauds finest (grey spray tin) lol

 

[Reyes]

What's the best primer to use? I have some of Halfrauds finest (grey spray tin) lol

Thats what i used. I heard stuff from fletchers is pretty good

 

[Tigger]

Is the Halfrauds laquer decent too?

 

[clio_luke]

yep, i used halfords primer, paint and laquer... all worked a treat

 

[Birdie]

Hi,
how do you get the badge off as i am also hoping to do this?

 

[Middo]

I didnt bother laquering mine, as i didnt want it shiney.

if thahs your front badge and you havent laquered doubt its gonna last too long to be honest. You can get satin/matt laquer from halfrauds or any other paint supplier. Gives it a really nice look and protects the paint at the same time

 

[Pint]

Dumb question

But would painting your badges (front diamond and door bullets) be something you'd have to notify your insurance about?

 

[Reyes]

Hi,
how do you get the badge off as i am also hoping to do this?

Remove your grille to make it easier and work from behind the badge. Its got two little screws.. thats it really :S

 

[clvs2222]

Dumb question

But would painting your badges (front diamond and door bullets) be something you'd have to notify your insurance about?

yep your right..............











dumb question! :approve:

 

[VeinAST]

Hi,
how do you get the badge off as i am also hoping to do this?

Pull the bugger off!

 

[Pint]

Dumb question

But would painting your badges (front diamond and door bullets) be something you'd have to notify your insurance about?

yep your right..............











dumb question! :approve:

Im still none the wiser as to weather you should or not

After reading a thread with an insurance company being fussy over a RB with stripes i though i had better ask.

Although i cant imagine you'd have to. Better be safe then sorry! even if i do look a tit! lol

 

[Tigger]

^ I agree

 

[ozzy19]

Do you have to sand down the front badge or could you not just simply spray it with a few coats of primer and then spray it with colour without sanding?

 

[AlexG]

Do you have to sand down the front badge or could you not just simply spray it with a few coats of primer and then spray it with colour without sanding?

would be best to rough it up a bit as it is super slick when they are standard and the paint will not key to the surface very well.