Hey everyone. So about 2-3 weeks ago I painted my ground effects with plasti dip. I did it kind of to just test and see if I liked the 2 tone look. Now that I know I would like it I'm thinking about painting them myself at some point. As anyone done any painting on a car before? I've done my engine cover which turned out pretty good. Is it something that you really need a gun for? Or could I use rattle cans? I know I will probably get a lot of orange peel with rattle cans, but couldn't I just wet sand and then buff it out to get rid of all that? I like to do all my work myself when possible, not only for that warm fuzzy feeling when you do something right and it makes your car better, but also that nice feeling of saving money lol. Thanks for any help

 

Well, using a gun always makes for a better finished product in my opinion. I purchased a cheap gun from the pawn shop that I prefer to use whenever I can. The paint itself is what makes for a shinier, cleaner finish. I would use a paint gun for anything exterior.
However, with proper preparation and application, you should be able to get a good finish with rattle cans.

 

You can use a rattle can if you prep and clear properly.

Actually you can have really great results.

This front bumper is rattle canned..

 

Have a question. I want to re-paint my side ground effects on the Deuce this winter (same color) I see the grey clips under the car to remove them but am not sure how they unfasten. Any help here guys?

 

For bumpers and side skirts, is sanding needed? And do you just get OEM paint from GM or autozone or anything?

Why didnt you stick with the plasti dip muf?

 

There should be an open end and a closed end, you'd have to pull to the side that is closed.

They're really just like pins

I would scuff the surface at the very least.

You can get OEM matched rattle cans at the store, but it probably won't match perfectly.

He probably didn't stick with plastidip because it begins to fade and look rough if used on a daily driver.

 

Iv tried this but it didn't work. Mine are kind of beat up and missing some clips I think... whoever owned it before me must have been short and never saw curbs

 

Spray gun with rattle paint. k gotcha, and im assuming atleast sand it down first? I remember when someone else here painted their bumper..Man i need friends with a garage

 

Thank you Mitch!

 

This may help you.... https://montecarloforum.com/forum/sixth-generation-monte-carlos-39/how-install-ss-gfx-high-sport-trim-oem-ground-effects-44109/

You also want to put several layers of masking tape on the front fender ahaed of the door. You won't need to protect the door since it will be open as you work.

You will need to use a flat bladed screwdriver to release the clips that hold the rocker to the car. These are located under the car. As you release the clip, pull the rocker toward you so that they release. There are 8 of these on each side of the car.

The Rocker off the car

Once you release the gray clips on the bottom of the rocker, open the door, and start at the back of the car, and pull the rocker out from the bottom while pushing up on it. This will release the clips that are behind the rocker. This takes some force to get the first couple to release. But once the first one does the rest come out easy. With the rocker off, remove the clips that will be left in the car. You get all new ones in the kit so don’t worry about the ones that break.

Here are the new clips that will be used to install the Side GFX.