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Old 04-05-2018, 07:36 PM
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Prepping Hawks Spoiler for Paint

I think i知 going to try to paint my hawks wrap around spoiler myself with Jegs perfect match spray paint. It seemed to work pretty well on my mirrors so I figured it would be good enough till I can get the car painted. I知 by no means a body man or painter so I need to know how I should prep the spoiler before i start painting it. Its fiberglass and has some sort texture to it. Tried looking up videos but i didnt find them very helpful.
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Re: Prepping Hawks Spoiler for Paint

Have you test fit it on the car first?
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Yes i have. I sat it up on the back and it actually fits really well. Wish i had a better picture of the tips, but they fit good.

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Re: Prepping Hawks Spoiler for Paint

Id at the least wet sand it with scotchbrite pad. Mine from classic industries took a bit of prep and massaging to fit. Gona look great!
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That i can do! I had no idea how to treat fiberglass before painting but i can definitely wet sand it. Thanks!
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Re: Prepping Hawks Spoiler for Paint

Let me know how you make out, I have to paint a spoiler for a 91 TA but I want to do it myself. Spoiler is to fragile to risk a body shop breaking it.
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