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phastalon · 02-11-2007, 01:17 PM

After a while, plastic lips get cracks and chips and scrapes on them and can make your car look like crap instead of making them look good. I don't know how to fix the chips and scrapes or cracks, but I can tell you how to paint your lip back to that OEM goodness. All you really need is some soap and water and a can of Krylon Fusion spray paint (Satin Black). You have to use the Fusion brand because it bonds to the plastic, and it will NOT chip off. The Satin finish gives it the perfect Shine and is what makes it look OEM.

The first step is to remove your front lip and clean it up with some soap and water. I recommend using Dawn or other dish detergents because it removes wax and grease from the plastic.

Once your lip is clean and dry, you'll want to hang it or prop it on something so you can get to all areas of the lip with the paint. Now spray away following the directions on the can.

After it dries you'll have a lip that looks OEM fresh and will stay that way for a LONG time. Have fun!!

*NemeGuero* · 02-11-2007, 01:19 PM

sand first

kouki_s14 · 02-11-2007, 01:24 PM

primer after

20 til 3 · 02-11-2007, 01:35 PM

wait 10 minutes and paint

*NemeGuero* · 02-11-2007, 01:40 PM

I'd say 15. I think it says 15 on most cans.

Matej · 02-11-2007, 01:44 PM

I just respray the spots that got scratched with spraypaint (Rustoleum Regal Red) once every two months or so.

phastalon · 02-11-2007, 01:52 PM

There is no need to sand or primer when using the Fusion paint. It doesn't need it because the paint bonds to the plastic.

kouki_s14 · 02-11-2007, 02:14 PM

sand to smooth out chips/loose shavings, and "filling" primer to fill in all the tiny dents

02-11-2007, 01:17 PM	#1
phastalon Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 41 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	How To: Paint your front lip After a while, plastic lips get cracks and chips and scrapes on them and can make your car look like crap instead of making them look good. I don't know how to fix the chips and scrapes or cracks, but I can tell you how to paint your lip back to that OEM goodness. All you really need is some soap and water and a can of Krylon Fusion spray paint (Satin Black). You have to use the Fusion brand because it bonds to the plastic, and it will NOT chip off. The Satin finish gives it the perfect Shine and is what makes it look OEM. The first step is to remove your front lip and clean it up with some soap and water. I recommend using Dawn or other dish detergents because it removes wax and grease from the plastic. Once your lip is clean and dry, you'll want to hang it or prop it on something so you can get to all areas of the lip with the paint. Now spray away following the directions on the can. After it dries you'll have a lip that looks OEM fresh and will stay that way for a LONG time. Have fun!!

02-11-2007, 01:19 PM	#2
NemeGuero No more nissan. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: RAIN, Washington. Age: 40 Posts: 8,132 Trader Rating: (10) Rides Gallery: NemeGuero Feedback Score: 10 reviews	sand first __________________

02-11-2007, 01:40 PM	#5
NemeGuero No more nissan. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: RAIN, Washington. Age: 40 Posts: 8,132 Trader Rating: (10) Rides Gallery: NemeGuero Feedback Score: 10 reviews	I'd say 15. I think it says 15 on most cans. __________________

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02-11-2007, 01:24 PM	#3
kouki_s14 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,550 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	primer after

02-11-2007, 01:35 PM	#4
20 til 3 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sioux falls SD Age: 37 Posts: 662 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	wait 10 minutes and paint

02-11-2007, 01:44 PM	#6
Matej Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: N/A Posts: 9,423 Trader Rating: (39) Feedback Score: 39 reviews	I just respray the spots that got scratched with spraypaint (Rustoleum Regal Red) once every two months or so.

02-11-2007, 01:52 PM	#7
phastalon Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 41 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	There is no need to sand or primer when using the Fusion paint. It doesn't need it because the paint bonds to the plastic.

02-11-2007, 02:14 PM	#8
kouki_s14 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,550 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	sand to smooth out chips/loose shavings, and "filling" primer to fill in all the tiny dents