Does anyone who the procedure for painting GRP panels ??

fancy a change of colour scheme and was wondering if I could do it myself ??

I changed all my blue panels to Black:
Cleaned all panels with thinners twice.
Rub down with 400 grit and soapy water, wash with clean water and dry,Tac Cloth.
Two coats Upol etch primer, don't flat back.
Four coats Gloss Black, leave 24 hours.
Flat with 1500 grit and then Tac Cloth.
Two coats Clear coat, leave for two weeks before buffing.
This is how I did it, may not be technically correct, but I am more than happy with finish.
Edit to say that this was with rattle cans, should be cheaper with a gun.

[Edited on 10-4-11 by 40inches]

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[Edited on 10-4-11 by 40inches]

preperation is the key to anything, Ive heard some people use etch primer and swear by it, personally I give the panel a good key with p400 and a good few coats of primer wet flat clean and dry and apply top coats never had a problem

ok thanks..

What do U mean by flatting back ??

It's just a technical term for rubbing down.

ie, rubbing back, making flat etc...

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Originally posted by austin man
preperation is the key to anything, Ive heard some people use etch primer and swear by it, personally I give the panel a good key with p400 and a good few coats of primer wet flat clean and dry and apply top coats never had a problem

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