Berger panels...
Originally Posted by Kman
I was thinking. What kind of paint do I get? For plastic, fiberglass, or what? Any brands I should try and get?
I just did mine last week I used duplicolor semi gloss and it came out really nice just scuffed it up with some sand paper and painted it. much cheaper and comes out just as good to do it yourself
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Originally Posted by ssman00
I just did mine last week I used duplicolor semi gloss and it came out really nice just scuffed it up with some sand paper and painted it. much cheaper and comes out just as good to do it yourself
I will get you some pics up first thing in the morning I ma at work now but it came out perfect no runs paint is smooth looks great all I am waiting on are my stainless camaro inserts and a new ss emblem
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Originally Posted by ssman00
I will get you some pics up first thing in the morning I ma at work now but it came out perfect no runs paint is smooth looks great all I am waiting on are my stainless camaro inserts and a new ss emblem
I think the plan is...wet sand with 400. Apply flat black primer. Sand with 1000 grit. Apply semi-gloss paint.
Does the semi-gloss look a lot like the real GMMG Berger panels?
Originally Posted by Kman
Thanks. Thing is, I'm going to start on it tonight.
I think the plan is...wet sand with 400. Apply flat black primer. Sand with 1000 grit. Apply semi-gloss paint.
Does the semi-gloss look a lot like the real GMMG Berger panels?
I think the plan is...wet sand with 400. Apply flat black primer. Sand with 1000 grit. Apply semi-gloss paint.
Does the semi-gloss look a lot like the real GMMG Berger panels?
Wetsanding makes it smooth... How do you expect the paint to stick to a smooth surface?!?!? 
The primer is utterly unneccessary and just ads a pointelss step allowing more room to mess up...
Just take the advice of everyone on here who has done it...
1) Scuff up the paint with a Scotch Brite (scuff) pad... The point is just to take the shine off so don't go crazy...
2) Clean it off well (don't want any sanding dust still on it).
3) Spray it in many light coats (don't have to wait too long between coats, just let the paint get tacky... maybe 3-5 minutes between coats).
NOTE: You want to spray PAST the object (so you aren't stopping or starting over the part which could cause spatters) and overlap...
Paint the way you mow a lawn... Let each pass overlap the last... In other words if it was divided into six rows pass one would spray rows 1 and 2, pass three would spray 2 and 3, pass four would spray 3 and 4 etc....
Also, keep wiping the nozzle off so it sprays clean.
4) When you've finished the final coat wait 20 minutes and then re-install it.
Call me if you have any questions (818) 795-2511 You going to the cruise tommorrow?
Oh, YES semi-gloss/low gloss look like the real GMMG/Berger panels...
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From: Irvine, CA
Originally Posted by DEMONBIRD
NO NO NO NO NO!!!! Do NOT WETSAND FIRST KEITH!!! Wetsanding makes it smooth... How do you expect the paint to stick to a smooth surface?!?!?
The primer is utterly unneccessary and just ads a pointelss step allowing more room to mess up...
Just take the advice of everyone on here who has done it...
1) Scuff up the paint with a Scotch Brite (scuff) pad... The point is just to take the shine off so don't go crazy...
2) Clean it off well (don't want any sanding dust still on it).
3) Spray it in many light coats (don't have to wait too long between coats, just let the paint get tacky... maybe 3-5 minutes between coats).
NOTE: You want to spray PAST the object (so you aren't stopping or starting over the part which could cause spatters) and overlap...
Paint the way you mow a lawn... Let each pass overlap the last... In other words if it was divided into six rows pass one would spray rows 1 and 2, pass three would spray 2 and 3, pass four would spray 3 and 4 etc....
Also, keep wiping the nozzle off so it sprays clean.
4) When you've finished the final coat wait 20 minutes and then re-install it.
Call me if you have any questions (818) 795-2511 You going to the cruise tommorrow?
Oh, YES semi-gloss/low gloss look like the real GMMG/Berger panels...
Wetsanding makes it smooth... How do you expect the paint to stick to a smooth surface?!?!? The primer is utterly unneccessary and just ads a pointelss step allowing more room to mess up...
Just take the advice of everyone on here who has done it...
1) Scuff up the paint with a Scotch Brite (scuff) pad... The point is just to take the shine off so don't go crazy...
2) Clean it off well (don't want any sanding dust still on it).
3) Spray it in many light coats (don't have to wait too long between coats, just let the paint get tacky... maybe 3-5 minutes between coats).
NOTE: You want to spray PAST the object (so you aren't stopping or starting over the part which could cause spatters) and overlap...
Paint the way you mow a lawn... Let each pass overlap the last... In other words if it was divided into six rows pass one would spray rows 1 and 2, pass three would spray 2 and 3, pass four would spray 3 and 4 etc....
Also, keep wiping the nozzle off so it sprays clean.
4) When you've finished the final coat wait 20 minutes and then re-install it.
Call me if you have any questions (818) 795-2511 You going to the cruise tommorrow?
Oh, YES semi-gloss/low gloss look like the real GMMG/Berger panels...
I was going to do it like this...
https://ls1tech.com/forums/paint-body-work/443108-how-remove-paint-make-your-own-berger-panel.html
And no, no cruise for me. Have a swim meet all day.
Originally Posted by Kman
I was going to do it like this...
https://ls1tech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=443108
And no, no cruise for me. Have a swim meet all day.
https://ls1tech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=443108
And no, no cruise for me. Have a swim meet all day.
The point is to make the paint STICK... Wetsand AFTERWARDS if you want to make it more smooth like BitViper did.
You're paint will be more likely to rub off if you wetsand first, even with a layer of primer.
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Originally Posted by DEMONBIRD
Dude, I worked in a body shop in Florida... I'm telling you DON'T wetsand it, you need to scuff it...
The point is to make the paint STICK... Wetsand AFTERWARDS if you want to make it more smooth like BitViper did.
You're paint will be more likely to rub off if you wetsand first, even with a layer of primer.
The point is to make the paint STICK... Wetsand AFTERWARDS if you want to make it more smooth like BitViper did.
You're paint will be more likely to rub off if you wetsand first, even with a layer of primer.
What kind of pad should I use then? #0000 steel wool?
Originally Posted by DEMONBIRD
It's not too bad (thought my black was too light and re-did mine before)...
Just pry out CAREFULLY... then stick 3M tape on and THEN trim excess with sharp scissors (much easier and cleaner than trying to cut the 3M tape to fit beforehand).
Just pry out CAREFULLY... then stick 3M tape on and THEN trim excess with sharp scissors (much easier and cleaner than trying to cut the 3M tape to fit beforehand).
Also, is there any way to clear it without making it look completely glossy? I just want a bit of added protection because I've heard that with the Berger panels you can't be too rough with them or the paint comes back off.
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i used 800 grit wet sand paper to smooth some imperfections and went back over with some 200 gritty sandpaper to scuff it up. i used "DupliColor Ultra Flat Black". ill probably get time to put mine on sunday afternoon.
i tried using scotchbrite on mine but it didnt seem to scuff it up much so I sanded it lightly with 400 grit and then just painted about 4 light coates of duplicolor semi gloss black and it cam out lookin alot like the real berger panel do not wetsand as said above paint doesnt stick to a smooth surface I will still post pics of mine in the morning
Originally Posted by Scotty-Z
Awesome. Thanks for the advice. I'm going to have to get my chrome ZR1s on first here, then decide how glossy I want the rear panel. For a medium gloss, what paint would work best?
Also, is there any way to clear it without making it look completely glossy? I just want a bit of added protection because I've heard that with the Berger panels you can't be too rough with them or the paint comes back off.
Also, is there any way to clear it without making it look completely glossy? I just want a bit of added protection because I've heard that with the Berger panels you can't be too rough with them or the paint comes back off.
basically)... definetly pointless though.
Paint only comes off (generally) if the surface wasn't prepped right... aka: wetsanded or not scuffed at all.
Clear is just another layer of paint... nothing magical.
Originally Posted by Kman
Looks like my project will be put on hold. I looked at the tail panel I was going to buy and it wasn't in good shape.
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