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Giuliano · 01-03-2005, 05:45 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Giuliano

I'll probably end up painting it a pretty blue color to match the car..

I've got some specialized hobby paints that will do the job nicely - they're acrylic lacquers, so they go on real smooth and are real durable.

On second thought...

What better way to make it look "factory" than to paint it using factory paints?

Subaru Touch Up paints, that is - they're about $5 for a 1 ounce bottle, and for my WRX, I believe the matching color is World Rally Blue.

Now, you might think.. 1 ounce of paint is not enough!
It is if you airbrush it! (which I can, I've got like, 3 of them)

Combine the radio bezel with the center, left, and right A/C bezels, and you've got a paintjob on the inside that will look factory...

Did I mention that if I spray the inside of the mold with primer, and let it dry before I pour the resin, the resin will bond with the primer? Instant pre-primed part, ready for painting.

01-03-2005, 05:45 PM	#27
Giuliano Maximum Bitrate Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 749	Quote: Originally Posted by Giuliano I'll probably end up painting it a pretty blue color to match the car.. I've got some specialized hobby paints that will do the job nicely - they're acrylic lacquers, so they go on real smooth and are real durable. On second thought... What better way to make it look "factory" than to paint it using factory paints? Subaru Touch Up paints, that is - they're about $5 for a 1 ounce bottle, and for my WRX, I believe the matching color is World Rally Blue. Now, you might think.. 1 ounce of paint is not enough! It is if you airbrush it! (which I can, I've got like, 3 of them) Combine the radio bezel with the center, left, and right A/C bezels, and you've got a paintjob on the inside that will look factory... Did I mention that if I spray the inside of the mold with primer, and let it dry before I pour the resin, the resin will bond with the primer? Instant pre-primed part, ready for painting.