Really prefer to get parts painted by a body shop but I know a lot of shops don't like to touch aftermarket parts. I have window covers and side scoops. Was thinking of going to an auto body/paint supply store and having them mix up a batch of paint in a can. I've heard they can do those two part mixes in a can where you (my understanding) break a chamber open between two parts within the can that mixes the two parts (paint/hardener), essentially giving you the same painting process body shops use. It's a one use thing.

Has anyone used this before? Do you think it would be enough in painting those parts in terms of durability?

 

You can buy auto quality paint online. (http://www.automotivetouchup.com) The hard part is painting the parts without getting any contaminates on them. Most places will paint anything you bring them. For the size and visibility of the parts you want use the body shop. For smaller parts get a couple of cans of paint and clear coat and do it yourself. Painted the pony on my plenum cover to match body color.

 

I use 2k primers, paints, and clear all the time. Good stuff and real easy to apply. In the cap there is a red plastic **** looking deal mounted in the center. You pop that red plunger out of the cap and you press it on the stem that is at the bottom of the can. Then you press the can on a table pushing the red plunger in. When you have done that the harder is mixed in with the product. Shake the can for 2 minutes then start spraying. Remember... once the hardner has been released you have only 24 hrs to use your product. DO NOT EVEN TRY TO USE IT AFTER 24 HRS. Or you will be doing alot of sanding. As 2k primers, paints, and clear can only be removed by stipper wich will also eat plastic, so if you mistakes you have to sand.

Also remember that good prep is everything. If you cut corners on prep you will do wayyyyyyy more work than if you took your time and did good prep.

 

These 05-09's have been out for a while now so there is some sun, heat, and pollution fading. Even if your car is in the garage 90% of the time you would be amazed at how faded the paint really is. With that said I wouldn't order paint online. When ever I paint mods for my club out here I will usually take there fuel door off so I can go to my local paint store and have the paint mixed to match the paint on the fuel door. Especially when you are dealing with metallic paints. I allways put a little sample of the paint on the door and make sure the paint color matches in the sun and in indoor lighting. You can allways wipe the sample paint off with lacquer thinner because there is no harder in the paint yet.

I have seen it take up to 10 tries on the harder to match paints like tungsten grey or sonic blue. Once the color matches in indoor and sun light your paint guy can then put the paint in a can or spray can for you.

Even if you do get contaminates in the paint or in the clear you can color sand and buff those marks out, just make sure to spray 1 or 2 extra layers of clear if you plan to color sand and buff.

 

Probably a good idea. I know I had a platinum Neon at one time that needed some work done and we were finally reaching a point of taking the fuel door to Dupont for a match. We finally just integrated the poor color match into a graphic design that hid the fact that it was different. I know I bought a used hood a few weeks ago that was already painted tungsten gray. In sunlight it looks fine but in the shade there is a real obvious color difference, which is fine since the hood will need to be repainted at some point due to chipping and a few spots that are damaged.

Ultimately, I may be in luck. Was speaking to a friend of mine that owns a Mustang a few days ago and manages the parts department at a major dealership in town. Says he has friends that owe him favors and he'd be able to get my parts painted for nothing.