Best way to "prep" a used spoiler for painting

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Jun 5, 2008 | 09:16 AM

rkrystof

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Best way to "prep" a used spoiler for painting

Hi there!
Just picked up a GT spoiler for my 08 V6. Its silver and I want to paint it Matte Black. Any suggestions for wax removal, surface prep, etc. so I get good adhesion?

Thanks in advance,

Rick

Jun 5, 2008 | 10:18 AM

Glenn

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sand it untill the shine comes off of it with some fine sand paper. Then clean it very well. Prime and then paint

Jun 7, 2008 | 08:59 AM

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I thought it is safe just to paint right over the existing paint if in good condition??

Jun 7, 2008 | 07:36 PM

Glenn

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as far as I know you need to remove the wax and clearcoat. The color can remain

Jun 7, 2008 | 07:37 PM

n8rfastback

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just sand it a little so the clear is rough...

no need to prime usually, depending on paint

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