FLINTstone

lol i was thinking why the hell is he using dental floss.

hanslergf

well alot of the write-ups , dental floss was suggested. I havent done this before so i was mearly following directions, thats why.

no i didnt think to primer it, but i did sand it down first. all in all the whole job turned out alright, im pleased. this was my first time spray painting anything so im happy with it. if it chips or anything ill take it off again and sand it down and start with a primer.

I also kept off the tc badge in the rear, i think it looks alot cleaner.

thanks to everyone for their suggestions!

ScionDave

im thinkin about doing it once the weather becomes nicer... and any time u paint something u should scuff, prime, color, and clear it

hanslergf

now i know for next time, thanks! 3 out of 4 steps cant be that bad right?

AretardedKID

yea i scuffed it then i put bout 4/5 coats of paint on it then put 2 coats of clear on

ScionDave

well the primer would let the paint hold better

rbryant4

primer would have came right off, and so will paint. some bulldog adhesion promoter would be the only way! never paint plated chrome without a promoter!

bsptcftw

<--Painting newb here...I'm confused and have some questions. What's the difference between primer and clear coat? What's lacquer?

So you remove the emblem, sand it...prime it with what? Any help is appreciated!

rbryant4

prime it with primer perferable a filler or etching primer, but first use an adhesion promoter. walmart has a bulldog adhesion promoter. and clear coat is the last coat, makes it shinier or dull if u get a flat clear and protects from fading.

skotte

Ok which emblems can i take off that i dont have to worry about holes, which ones are just held on by tape? I know this has been answered but i get confused.

Thanks in advance

ChrisLilja

The "Scion" Emblem on the rear garnish has a few "spikes" + glue/tape
The "tC" Emblem on the right side of the rear hatch is just glue/tape