Acid #8 1k Etch Primer for chrome grill

dstev2000 · 16-09-2007, 18:53

So he won't even guarantee his own work? I would be looking for another paint shop.

As it's a minor cosmetic alteration I doubt your insurance company would be interested.

ethos · 16-09-2007, 19:24

Exactly what I thought!

Waiting to hear back from a mate who works for Audi who might be able to get it done for trade price.

I'm tempted to do it myself at this rate!

PEMBO · 16-09-2007, 21:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by beedie

mine was acid etch primed before it was sprayed.
my first attempt was to sand thoroughly , prime (normal grey stuff) then spray the colour. this peeled off with the first sight of a pressure washer.
so i gave it to my body shop mate and he did it properly, year on an no problems
Scott

I used this method and have had no probs, apart from one or two chips but thats expected with even the best of spray jobs.
I simply cleaned the chrome, scotch padded it, primed it with the grey stuff (etch primer?) and then painted the colour

ethos · 16-09-2007, 22:47

Anywhere to get Acid #8 1k Etch Primer apart from here:

Aerosol Acid #8 1K Etch Primer

The p&p is £8!!

Also what lacquer would be best for the it?

ethos · 16-09-2007, 22:53

Or thinking about it, is this the same from halfords as I have one down the road:

U-POL Etch Primer from Halfords Price £10.99

and

Simoniz Clear Acrylic Laquer 500ml from Halfords Price £7.29

or:

Halfords Clear Lacquer 500ml from Halfords Price £6.49

Only thing that makes me wonder with the primer is:

**Can be applied to the following surfaces: Bare steel, Aluminium, Galvanised and zinc coated steels, Fully cured paints, polyester body fillers and GRP

How would those do from halfords?

PEMBO · 16-09-2007, 22:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by ethos

Anywhere to get Acid #8 1k Etch Primer apart from here:

Aerosol Acid #8 1K Etch Primer

The p&p is £8!!

Also what lacquer would be best for the it?

Thats probably because its aerosol and needs a special delivery

ethos · 16-09-2007, 23:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by PEMBO

Thats probably because its aerosol and needs a special delivery

Didn't even cross my mind!!!!

PEMBO · 16-09-2007, 23:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by ethos

Didn't even cross my mind!!!!

ethos · 18-09-2007, 20:01

All prepared for Friday night!!

Going to sand it down and wash it. Hopefully I can either get the chrome off or at least rough enough for the primer to take well.

Then apply 3-4 layers of primer, sanding with 1200 grit paper in between. Leave overnight.

Saturday morning, 2-3 coats of colour... again sanding down with 1200 grit. Sand down last coat till matt.

Sunday morning 4-5 layer of lacquer (it's gonna get chipped to hell on the front of the car)

Sunday night fit / go for a hoon!

£23 in total for the equipment!

sworrall · 18-09-2007, 20:42

good luck!

ethos · 23-09-2007, 18:02

Ok it's pretty much complete now! Going to do a full write up of what I did when it's fitted to the car later on!!

The lacquer has been left for 24 hours now.

Would it be wise to give it a coat or two of wax before fitting it onto the car?

Just as extra protection before the lacquer fully hardens in the next few weeks.

PEMBO · 23-09-2007, 20:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by ethos

Ok it's pretty much complete now! Going to do a full write up of what I did when it's fitted to the car later on!!

The lacquer has been left for 24 hours now.

Would it be wise to give it a coat or two of wax before fitting it onto the car?

Just as extra protection before the lacquer fully hardens in the next few weeks.

Give it some super resin polish, then wax if you want - it shouldnt really need waxing but IMO it gives it the same depth of shine as the rest of the car which is waxed

16-09-2007, 18:53	#26
dstev2000 Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Back in the Green Posts: 4,036 Members Car: 2 Octavia II's, an L&K combi and a vRS hatch. Thanks: 48 Thanked 168 Times in 153 Posts	Re: Acid #8 1k Etch Primer for chrome grill So he won't even guarantee his own work? I would be looking for another paint shop. As it's a minor cosmetic alteration I doubt your insurance company would be interested. __________________ MY08 L&K: Black-Estate-Diesel-Sunset Glass-MFD2-W8 Interior light-Colour coded door strips-LED sidelights and Puddle lights-VAG-COM fettled-Lovely! SWMBO's: MY08 vRS TDI - Standard

16-09-2007, 19:24	#27
ethos Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Cornwall Posts: 1,186 Members Car: Thanks: 61 Thanked 37 Times in 33 Posts	Re: Acid #8 1k Etch Primer for chrome grill Exactly what I thought! Waiting to hear back from a mate who works for Audi who might be able to get it done for trade price. I'm tempted to do it myself at this rate!

16-09-2007, 22:47	#29
ethos Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Cornwall Posts: 1,186 Members Car: Thanks: 61 Thanked 37 Times in 33 Posts	Re: Acid #8 1k Etch Primer for chrome grill Anywhere to get Acid #8 1k Etch Primer apart from here: Aerosol Acid #8 1K Etch Primer The p&p is £8!! Also what lacquer would be best for the it?

16-09-2007, 22:53	#30
ethos Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Cornwall Posts: 1,186 Members Car: Thanks: 61 Thanked 37 Times in 33 Posts	Re: Acid #8 1k Etch Primer for chrome grill Or thinking about it, is this the same from halfords as I have one down the road: U-POL Etch Primer from Halfords Price £10.99 and Simoniz Clear Acrylic Laquer 500ml from Halfords Price £7.29 or: Halfords Clear Lacquer 500ml from Halfords Price £6.49 Only thing that makes me wonder with the primer is: **Can be applied to the following surfaces: Bare steel, Aluminium, Galvanised and zinc coated steels, Fully cured paints, polyester body fillers and GRP How would those do from halfords?

18-09-2007, 20:01	#34
ethos Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Cornwall Posts: 1,186 Members Car: Thanks: 61 Thanked 37 Times in 33 Posts	Re: Acid #8 1k Etch Primer for chrome grill All prepared for Friday night!! Going to sand it down and wash it. Hopefully I can either get the chrome off or at least rough enough for the primer to take well. Then apply 3-4 layers of primer, sanding with 1200 grit paper in between. Leave overnight. Saturday morning, 2-3 coats of colour... again sanding down with 1200 grit. Sand down last coat till matt. Sunday morning 4-5 layer of lacquer (it's gonna get chipped to hell on the front of the car) Sunday night fit / go for a hoon! £23 in total for the equipment!

18-09-2007, 20:42	#35
sworrall Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: North Wales Posts: 719 Members Car: Octavia II VRS Estate CR2.0tdi in Race Blue Thanks: 122 Thanked 39 Times in 35 Posts	Re: Acid #8 1k Etch Primer for chrome grill good luck! __________________ 2008 OctyII VRS Estate CR 2.0Tdi Race Blue - 18" Zeniths - Sunset Glass - Maxidot - Dual Zone - Cruise - Jumbo Box/Rear Elec - Rear park - Active headrests - Curtain Airbags - MFD2 & OEM Bluetooth my flickr Photos

23-09-2007, 18:02	#36
ethos Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Cornwall Posts: 1,186 Members Car: Thanks: 61 Thanked 37 Times in 33 Posts	Re: Acid #8 1k Etch Primer for chrome grill Ok it's pretty much complete now! Going to do a full write up of what I did when it's fitted to the car later on!! The lacquer has been left for 24 hours now. Would it be wise to give it a coat or two of wax before fitting it onto the car? Just as extra protection before the lacquer fully hardens in the next few weeks.

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode