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Posted by: tomrev Aug 31 2014, 02:46 PM

I'm sure the info is here, but search couldn't get me there. I am cleaning up my 7 by 16 in. Fuchs, and would like to respray the black centers. Would like to match the satin finish of original, and wonder what paint products others have tried. Did you re-prime, or use a thin coat of self etching primer before the black, or will a clean, and light scrubby rub be enough before the finish spray. Thanks!

Posted by: Big Len Sep 1 2014, 06:05 AM

I didn't re-prime, just cleaned the crap out of them. After masking, scuffed them up with either a scotch brite pad or 440 sandpaper. Cleaned all dust with a tack cloth, then used Duplicolor satin spray with a couple of coats of clear after. Came out very nice.

Posted by: tomrev Sep 1 2014, 09:06 AM

QUOTE(Big Len @ Sep 1 2014, 04:05 AM)

Posted by: Cuda911 Sep 1 2014, 09:51 AM

They didn't come painted black. They came shiny. So, that isn't "original" that you are matching.

Personally, I think the original shiny looks WAY better than painted.

Posted by: tomrev Sep 1 2014, 12:16 PM

QUOTE(Cuda911 @ Sep 1 2014, 07:51 AM)

Posted by: Cuda911 Sep 1 2014, 12:41 PM

^^ Ah, ok, if they are from 911's, yes, you are correct. The 914 ones are shiny.

Posted by: Cap'n Krusty Sep 1 2014, 12:43 PM

As usual, information missing from the help request resulted in otherwise correct but nevertheless unsatisfactory replies. Learn from this experience! GIGO!

The Cap'n