I've been thinking about spraying my Lt to look more like an SS, by putting spraying from the lowest line on the bumpers, and the plastic panels on the sides of the car silver.

I do not have access to a spray booth, or the money to have it done professionally.

Would I be able to do this with some Duplicolor and have it look good? How would it hold up?

 

thats what I did on the trim below my car. I had got specific plastic paint (im sure dup will work). rub it down REALLY good with a cleaner first. its very important to do otherwise it will flake after a few months. then, tape/newspaper all the places for overspray, and do lots of light coats. it took me a few hours to do mine with one person helping. its not as easy as youd think!

 

Hi `Brian, if it was mine, I wouldn't even try it. I've tried to paint, but it never comes out the way I want it to.

I would save & get estimates from a pro painter, that have the talent/training..., but it's your Monte.

I like your idea, but `if you are going to do it, I would find same/similar materials 2 practice on, before I would attempt to do it 2 your Monte..

Good Luck, Brian `T...Let us know what you do, and let's see what other member's post about your ?

 

Vita, what paint did you use?

I've done alot of spay painting on plastics, and have gotten pretty good at it. I typically use Krylon fusion for that kind of work, but I don't know how well that would work for an automotive application, or how well it would look after drying (glossyness, color depth etc)

Also, did you remove the side panels for painting, how easy are they to remove?

 

I had mine done professionally (it wasn't black plastic or anything, just from the factory I had a black bottom, and I wanted the silver with red trim line)

Professionally done, using real GM paint and paint codes, held up for almost 9 years now -> $250

Personally taking the time to save up and get it done right, will be worth it.

 

If it cost $250 9 years ago, it would be about double the price if not more now. Paint prices have really gone up.

 

I was thinking of painting my lip kit on my SS. and i still am. I found the blue i want and have my paint gun already.Just have to purchase my primer and paint/clear coat.

Just wondering if anyone know exaclly how the lip kit comes off the 05 ss's. i dont want to tape up car thinking would be just soo much easyer taking the kit off and painting it and if i have to drive i can still drive my car.

 

 

I'm just saying, it could wind up being a waste of time and money, you should really just get a price estimate (remember mine was a 2 color paint job also, so the price doesn't necessarily need to be double what I paid)

Price quotes are free, and you can bargain with a person... etc. etc.

I'm not saying go that route, but just see how much it would be to get it professionally done. I'd rather take a month or 2 to save up money, than look at a poorly done paint job for years to come.

 

I'm a big fan of DIY so I say go for it. Just make sure you do it right though. I highly suggest getting some Bulldog adhesive promoter. Most importantly, take your time. Rushing and cutting corners are usually two good ways to foobar your painting project.