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PyroLT · 02-10-2016, 03:08 PM

Ok guys. I need some help with paint. I'm trying to paint the ends of my GM strut brace but no matter what I do the paint won't stick. I'm using a color matched rattle can and then clear coating it. I've tried it twice and the first time my clear coat dried but never hardened and now the paint won't stay on the aluminum. I know some of yall have paint yours so any input would be GREATLY appreciated.

Also, anyone who has polished the brace section of it, what do you do to prevent anything from scratching the finish? If anything can be done?

Thanks

Tenring · 02-11-2016, 02:40 PM

Did you de-grease it before painting it?

To polish, I used Flitz after a few rounds of fine sandpaper.

Welker2 · 02-11-2016, 02:48 PM

I wiped mine down with a prep-wipe and made sure it was completely dry before painting. I got them at AutoZone, but you should be able to find them at any auto parts store.

PyroLT · 02-12-2016, 03:31 PM

I did de grease it as well as sand it before spraying. I think it might be something to due with the humidity when I sprayed? I've never used this type of paint before, but since there aren't any others that make AGM this is all I can get.

02-10-2016, 03:08 PM	#1
PyroLT Drives: 2015 AGM 1LT Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Lakeland, Florida Posts: 198	Help With Srut Brace Paint Ok guys. I need some help with paint. I'm trying to paint the ends of my GM strut brace but no matter what I do the paint won't stick. I'm using a color matched rattle can and then clear coating it. I've tried it twice and the first time my clear coat dried but never hardened and now the paint won't stay on the aluminum. I know some of yall have paint yours so any input would be GREATLY appreciated. Also, anyone who has polished the brace section of it, what do you do to prevent anything from scratching the finish? If anything can be done? Thanks

02-11-2016, 02:48 PM	#3
Welker2 Ret AF, cancer survivor Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS/RS & 2006 Corvette Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Mesquite, NV Posts: 2,741 View My Garage	I wiped mine down with a prep-wipe and made sure it was completely dry before painting. I got them at AutoZone, but you should be able to find them at any auto parts store. Attached Images __________________

02-11-2016, 02:40 PM	#2
Tenring Drives: 2014 2SS/RS - SIM Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Arizona Posts: 2,188	Did you de-grease it before painting it? To polish, I used Flitz after a few rounds of fine sandpaper.

02-12-2016, 03:31 PM	#4
PyroLT Drives: 2015 AGM 1LT Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Lakeland, Florida Posts: 198	I did de grease it as well as sand it before spraying. I think it might be something to due with the humidity when I sprayed? I've never used this type of paint before, but since there aren't any others that make AGM this is all I can get.