DIY Paint step sides and rear valance...
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2010 GL550 | 2020 S560
DIY Paint step sides and rear valance...
Let me know what you all think. All comments are welcome.
Did about a full day of prep work with the step sides and rear bumper valance (currently black).
Due to the hard plastic being uneven and potential for orange peel. I sanded and sanded. Then used a Tec cloth to get off dust particles.
Tapped all areas for overspray.
1) Sprayed 3 coats of plastic adhesion promoter.
2) Sprayed 3 coats of primer filler and sanded when dry. They became somewhat smooth.
3) I sprayed 3 coats of primer sealer.
4) I bought 3 cans of OEM 650 Mercedes spray paint on ebay. I sprayed 4 coats of paint.
5) I sprayed 4 coats of Spraymax 3680061 2K clearcoat. *Warning* this must be sprayed in a ventilated area wearing a respirator! If you breath this in you have a strong possibility of expiring. Also, one opened you have 2 hours tops to use it.
I used all rattle spray paint cans for this project and know minimal about painting vehicles. It turned out extremely well.
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Absolutely I'll take more here within the hour. Again I'm not expert at painting, I took auto collision repair in high school here in St Louis.
kombifan- I'll definitely snap some within the hour. It literally looks like a body kit to some aspect.
I haven't tackled the front bumper valance yet, but within the I will. I also ordered those universal front lips in white. If they look dumb I'll remove them immediately.
Unless of course anyone has suggestions on a front lip, clip, spoiler, bumper, etc that's compatible with MY2010 GL550.
kombifan- I'll definitely snap some within the hour. It literally looks like a body kit to some aspect.
I haven't tackled the front bumper valance yet, but within the I will. I also ordered those universal front lips in white. If they look dumb I'll remove them immediately.
Unless of course anyone has suggestions on a front lip, clip, spoiler, bumper, etc that's compatible with MY2010 GL550.
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Additionally, I was shocked how well the color matched. I just did paint correction all over the SUV. I sealed it with jet seal from Chemical guys. I also used it on my wheels. I dont see nearly as much brake dust as I use to.
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