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Stretch32 Samba Member
Joined: May 30, 2009 Posts: 177
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Posted: Fri Jul 30, 2010 8:12 am Post subject: Paint Detailing Repro Fuchs? |
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I'm planning to buy a set of Flat-4 Fuchs soon and wanted to paint detail them. My question is, can I paint the chrome version without having to strip the chrome off first? Would it be easier and more durable to just buy the polished versions and paint those? I've seen guys paint the chrome versions before but I wonder how well the paint actually sticks or if they use a certain prep method before laying down the paint. If I went with the chrome ones I thought I'd use some "liquid sandpaper" as a surfacer to help the paint adhere better (it worked well when I repainted my BRM's). Any thoughts or ideas from the painters would be appreciated before I decide which ones to get. Thanks in advance,
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Stretch32 Samba Member
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Posted: Sun Aug 01, 2010 8:20 am Post subject: |
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A Quick Edit: I bought the chrome versions since I felt they looked so much better. Anybody have any ideas about how to lay paint on them without it flaking off in a few days? I've never tried to paint a chrome wheel before so I'm at a loss right now. Any help would be great. Thanks again,
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'61transporter Samba Member
Joined: May 09, 2010 Posts: 19 Location: New Smyrna Beach, FL
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Posted: Sun Aug 01, 2010 4:03 pm Post subject: |
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Hey,
If you really want to make your Flat-4's look awesome, I would say strip off the chrome first, and then paint it. Without stripping the chrome, your detailing is gonna look rough. Good luck!
-'61transporter _________________ Are ya feelin lucky punk? Well, are ya? |
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scottz Samba Member
Joined: April 13, 2008 Posts: 477 Location: Bellingham, WA
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Posted: Mon Aug 02, 2010 8:12 pm Post subject: |
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Nope. You do not need to strip the chrome. I painted my chrome Flat fours a few months ago and the came out great!
Basicly you use an adhesion promoter. It's made to help paint stick to chrome or plastics.
The brand I used was called buldog.
Roughed up the area with 80 grit sand paper by hand.
Then use the Bulldog adhesion promoter, then sealer (if it's smooth enough) I used a black sealer.
Then I used a single stage gloss black.
Sanded.
Adhesion promoter.
Black sealer.
Paint.
Done.
And DONE!
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Stretch32 Samba Member
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Posted: Mon Aug 02, 2010 8:18 pm Post subject: |
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Cool, I also got Bulldog adhesion promoter and I roughed up the surface with some scotch bright pads and sandpaper. I just sprayed the adhesion promoter then layed the paint on. I didn't use a sealer so I'm hoping there won't be any adverse affects. The first rim is actually drying as I'm typing this so I'll see how it all works out once he tape comes off. Thanks for the replies,
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glandnut 40 horses of Fury
Joined: February 26, 2003 Posts: 1432 Location: J-ville, FL
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Posted: Tue Aug 03, 2010 8:50 am Post subject: |
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Great job scottz!! Are those ISP caps? _________________ Looking for aluminum single port Kadron manifolds. |
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scottz Samba Member
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Posted: Tue Aug 03, 2010 2:32 pm Post subject: |
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glandnut wrote: |
Great job scottz!! Are those ISP caps? |
Thanks! Yes they are ISP caps, great product!! |
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Stretch32 Samba Member
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Posted: Tue Aug 03, 2010 5:54 pm Post subject: |
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I've got the chrome center caps painted (pretty tedious work) and one 4.5 chrome rim painted so far with the others to follow soon. I used a slightly more flat black to paint the rim since it appears most original Fuchs were detailed in a dull black. Thanks again for the help,
Stretch
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LeviMan2001 Samba Post Whore
Joined: April 11, 2009 Posts: 3855 Location: Alaska
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Posted: Tue Aug 03, 2010 6:12 pm Post subject: |
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Stretch32 wrote: |
I've got the chrome center caps painted (pretty tedious work) and one 4.5 chrome rim painted so far with the others to follow soon. I used a slightly more flat black to paint the rim since it appears most original Fuchs were detailed in a dull black. Thanks again for the help,
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If you're going for original how come it's chrome? _________________ http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=366056 - My '73 Super Build. 2332cc, 16" Fuchs |
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my65rhd Samba Member
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Posted: Thu Aug 12, 2010 5:18 pm Post subject: |
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I sure need to detail my fuchs...Looking good guys....Kyle |
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glandnut 40 horses of Fury
Joined: February 26, 2003 Posts: 1432 Location: J-ville, FL
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Posted: Thu Aug 12, 2010 7:35 pm Post subject: |
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Killer detail job on the caps. I see the "stuttgart" was just too crazy to tackle! _________________ Looking for aluminum single port Kadron manifolds. |
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Stretch32 Samba Member
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Posted: Fri Aug 13, 2010 2:59 pm Post subject: |
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Well, I finally got them all painted with center caps installed. Hopefully the paint will prove to be more durable than I think. Here they are mounted on the car with 4 wheel disc brakes along with a CB 2" narrowed adjustable beam and dropped spindles.
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69 Jim Samba Member
Joined: September 27, 2004 Posts: 6264 Location: Chickengeorge's Neighbor
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Posted: Fri Aug 13, 2010 3:01 pm Post subject: |
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Stretch32 wrote: |
Well, I finally got them all painted with center caps installed. Hopefully the paint will prove to be more durable than I think. Here they are mounted on the car with 4 wheel disc brakes along with a CB 2" narrowed adjustable beam and dropped spindles.
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Well done. |
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glandnut 40 horses of Fury
Joined: February 26, 2003 Posts: 1432 Location: J-ville, FL
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Posted: Fri Aug 13, 2010 7:40 pm Post subject: |
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Yep great job, and much $pent so far to get there. A little more knuckle busting on that rear end and a little tweak to the front adjusters and it will all really pay off. _________________ Looking for aluminum single port Kadron manifolds. |
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EMPIFLAKE Samba Member
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Posted: Tue Aug 17, 2010 7:43 pm Post subject: |
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glandnut wrote: |
Yep great job, and much $pent so far to get there. A little more knuckle busting on that rear end and a little tweak to the front adjusters and it will all really pay off. |
Look's dope!! Did this car use to have raders??? |
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Stretch32 Samba Member
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Posted: Tue Aug 17, 2010 9:40 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks,
No, it had BRM's on stock drum brakes for awhile which I now have listed in the classifieds. Unfortunately I can't run them anymore since I've converted to 5x130 discs.
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EMPIFLAKE Samba Member
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Posted: Wed Aug 18, 2010 6:55 am Post subject: |
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Stretch32 wrote: |
Thanks,
No, it had BRM's on stock drum brakes for awhile which I now have listed in the classifieds. Unfortunately I can't run them anymore since I've converted to 5x130 discs.
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Just checkin to see if I know you your car is very familiar this is my 62!
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glandnut 40 horses of Fury
Joined: February 26, 2003 Posts: 1432 Location: J-ville, FL
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Posted: Wed Aug 18, 2010 11:45 am Post subject: |
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EMPIFLAKE wrote: |
Just checkin to see if I know you your car is very familiar this is my 62!
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You're thinking of Aarons car with the type IV on Raders up here... _________________ Looking for aluminum single port Kadron manifolds. |
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Stretch32 Samba Member
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Posted: Wed Aug 18, 2010 12:19 pm Post subject: |
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I use to live in Jacksonville but I didn't have BRM's installed when I did. It was basically stock with stock wheels. I did go to a few local shows and drive ins as well as Bug Jam a few times when I lived there. I'm pretty sure I've seen the '66 your talking about with Raders in Jax a few times. Very nice car.
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hkoch Samba Member
Joined: June 27, 2004 Posts: 316
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Posted: Tue Sep 20, 2016 4:59 pm Post subject: Re: Paint Detailing Repro Fuchs? |
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Bringing this post back up. How has the paint been holding up on the chrome. Getting ready to detail and set of repos myself. |
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