fry Posted July 29, 2012 Report Share Posted July 29, 2012 The rear end of my car is the only part of it that makes me smile at this point. However, the gas tank cover is a huge eye sore! I wanna paint it, but I'm confused about a couple things. 1. what kind of paint do I use? Can I use the same paint for the straps and the cover, or do I have to use plastic paint and metal paint? I have leftover caliper paint, would that work? 2. Do I have to sand it down, like scuff it up? Can I just put it in the media blaster and use that instead? 3. Anything else I need to know about painting it?haha seems kind of like a small detail but I want every last detail on my car to be perfect! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy95GT Posted July 30, 2012 Report Share Posted July 30, 2012 I just used reg flat black paint like two years ago and it still looks perfectSent from my EVO 3D using tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tangerine Posted July 30, 2012 Report Share Posted July 30, 2012 hmmm.. this has gears running in my head now , think i might paint mine but lizzy prolly reg paint would be o.k.(your choice of color) wounder if a clear coat would be needed tho ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mavisky Posted July 30, 2012 Report Share Posted July 30, 2012 Is yours that bad? I just cleaned mine up with some mothers back to black and then later taped off the straps, scuffed them up with some scotchbrite, primed and painted them gloss silver. Looks great now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Number Tew Posted July 30, 2012 Report Share Posted July 30, 2012 You could probably plasti dip it, just clean it up and shoot that on there. If I was repainting it, instead of just cleaning it (I would clean it with purple power and armor all, it's how I do mine) I would sand it down with maybe 400, wipe it down with mineral spirits, let it dry, then shoot some semi-gloss black on it. The straps I'd do the same way if they actually need it. However, if I was being really adventurous I might bedline the straps for a rugged contrast, or I'd polish them, because I like doin that schtuff haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fry Posted July 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2012 My gas tank cover is horrible!! haha Thanks for all the tips! I thought about doing the straps a silver instead of doing it all back black. I can't wait for it to look sexy like yours mavisky! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy95GT Posted July 30, 2012 Report Share Posted July 30, 2012 (edited) I did use clear cloat aswell, now 2 years later its like a clean flat black with a lil shine... Edited July 30, 2012 by Jeremy95GT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Number Tew Posted July 30, 2012 Report Share Posted July 30, 2012 You may want to go down to 220 now that I think about it. Do what the paint can reccomends, every brand is a bit different. It's super smooth so it will need sanding before actual paint, needs something to bite in to.It might have little barbs where rocks knock it rolling down the road, knock those down with the sand paper too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Number Tew Posted July 30, 2012 Report Share Posted July 30, 2012 I did use clear cloak aswell, now 2 years later its like a clean flat black with a lil shine...Some paints don't require clear, some do better with it. I've had some things just get cloudy with a clear, but some actually pop ha. If you try a cllear, do it in an inconspicuous area first.I painted a mach shaker and didn't clear it before, many years later now, it still looks better than factory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy95GT Posted July 30, 2012 Report Share Posted July 30, 2012 Some paints don't require clear, some do better with it. I've had some things just get cloudy with a clear, but some actually pop ha. If you try a cllear, do it in an inconspicuous area first.I painted a mach shaker and didn't clear it before, many years later now, it still looks better than factory.I normally never use clear with flat black, but I wanted a lil shine, but ur right, u deff don't always need it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshHooten Posted July 30, 2012 Report Share Posted July 30, 2012 I think I just used regular krylon and I used some caliper paint for the straps. I used the same semi gloss on the lower part of the rear bumper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fry Posted July 31, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 Thanks everyone! I'm gonna try and get this done tomorrow! If not, maybe this weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iRoush Posted July 31, 2012 Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 my tank cover is beyond repair. so I'm going to Glenn's Performance when I drop in my new terminator tank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Number Tew Posted July 31, 2012 Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 Brett, you freakin vagina. Gimme some o dat money, I want shiney stuffs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justinschmidt1 Posted July 31, 2012 Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 I plasti dipped mine lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fry Posted July 31, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 I plasti dipped mine lol.My friend did this and it looks awesome in person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Number Tew Posted July 31, 2012 Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 I feel like someone else said that ;p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iRoush Posted July 31, 2012 Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 Brett, you freakin vagina. Gimme some o dat money, I want shiney stuffs haha came up big time on some cash recently. should be able to knock out all the front suspension, the paint on the new hood, new side exhaust, and the sumped terminator tank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Number Tew Posted July 31, 2012 Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 Bitch. Fly me to sandy eggo so I can play with our cali members. ;p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fry Posted July 31, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 I feel like someone else said that ;pWell I just saw it in person today so kiss my butt! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshHooten Posted July 31, 2012 Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 Well I just saw it in person today so kiss my butt! Im sure he would be glad to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iRoush Posted July 31, 2012 Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 Im sure he would be glad to.question is... who wouldn't? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justinschmidt1 Posted July 31, 2012 Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 My friend did this and it looks awesome in person.Yep it looks good under there.Sent from my DROID RAZR using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
330CubeGt Posted July 31, 2012 Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 Painted mine with gloss black rustoleum while on the car with hardly any prep and it looks good and is still holding up after 8+ months... Heads up and ass kickin! Using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Number Tew Posted July 31, 2012 Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 Well I just saw it in person today so kiss my butt! Though't you'd never ask...actually, I knew you would Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fry Posted July 31, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 Painted mine today! Looks fuckin kickass! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iRoush Posted July 31, 2012 Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 did you paint it highlighter pink to contrast with your orange car? haha =P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fry Posted July 31, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 did you paint it highlighter pink to contrast with your orange car? haha =PSo strange that you ask cause we talked about that today... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iRoush Posted August 1, 2012 Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 lmao Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaborRacing9 Posted August 8, 2012 Report Share Posted August 8, 2012 plasti dip or go to the local junk yards and pull the plastic gas tank cover off a snivNdebele rear end is still decent/nice and give the junker dude ten bucks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venom351R Posted August 8, 2012 Report Share Posted August 8, 2012 My tank cover needs some TLC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaborRacing9 Posted August 8, 2012 Report Share Posted August 8, 2012 I might have an extra one trav..... I pulled off a couple gas tanks/fuel hats off of junked cars and the covers were in great condition.... I'll ask my dad if he threw any of it out yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venom351R Posted August 8, 2012 Report Share Posted August 8, 2012 yeah find out and let me know. Would be a nice side project this early spring or late fall before winter hits and its to cold to spend any time in the garage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaborRacing9 Posted August 8, 2012 Report Share Posted August 8, 2012 meh it takes 30 min at most to swap out the plastic cover.... jack up the car, unbolt the metal hangers that hold the tank up (ummmm would suggest having little to no fuel in the tank lol) and the tank sits inside the plastic... super easy but im sure you knew all that already Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttocs Posted August 8, 2012 Report Share Posted August 8, 2012 I am just going to drop the air-ride so its into the weeds when anyone notices mine is not painted. I think it should distract them enough to forget about it.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venom351R Posted August 8, 2012 Report Share Posted August 8, 2012 Ive dropped the tank before in my GT but this is something I want to do for this one before I consider it done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshHooten Posted August 9, 2012 Report Share Posted August 9, 2012 My plastic cover was in bad shape,so I just cleaned it up and spray painted it. I didn't even remove it, but it turned out pretty good.BeforeAfter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drake Posted August 10, 2012 Report Share Posted August 10, 2012 My plastic cover was in bad shape,so I just cleaned it up and spray painted it. I didn't even remove it, but it turned out pretty good.BeforeAftersorry to go offtopic but you rear end of you car looks perfect with the tailight bezels painted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshHooten Posted August 10, 2012 Report Share Posted August 10, 2012 sorry to go offtopic but you rear end of you car looks perfect with the tailight bezels painted.Thanks man , I think it turned out pretty good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallblocksn95 Posted August 10, 2012 Report Share Posted August 10, 2012 I sprayed mine with krylon fusion for plastic, a year ago.... Still looks good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
