xbean

I am looking into painting the panels in my car. I want to paint them the same color of my car (BSP). Does anyone know where I can get some spray paint in the same color code? I was looking at Duplicolor but I can't find anywhere online that has my code.

Thanks.

tcnoob

try this link if not let me know with a pm
http://www.toyotareference.com/scionxb#XB

xbean

Oh I know what the code it is, 209. Just trying to find spray paint to match.

tcnoob

go to a paint shop they can mix to match in a spary can for like 13 dollars

xbean

Alright, I'll try that. Does anyone know where I can get Duplicolor in my color code too?

tcnoob

Duplicolor only make base colors like black white u got to get it mix at a paint shop

xbean

Sweet...

Does anyone have any tips or a DIY for painting the pieces? I did them myself but they look like garbage. And maybe some pics of some done up?

91DA9

Sand any texture off with 300 grit sandpaper. Prime with a can of Valspar primer, should be able to find it at Home Depot or Lowe's - no kidding the best primer I have ever used. Do base coat then clear coat, just like you would on a car. Krylon gloss clear works perfectly if you use it the right way:

1) Mist on 4-6 coats of Krylon gloss clear
2) Allow to dry at least one hour, then wetsand with 2000 or 3000 grit sandpaper.
3) Repeat step 1 with only 2-3 coats of clear
4) Wetsand again
5) Repeat steps 3 & 4
6) Polish with Meguiar's Scratch-X(best polish EVER).
7) Wax, then wait 24 hours and reinstall

Here's how mine are now:

xbean

Awesome DIY! Any paint brand recommendations?

Also since they'res already paint on them from my last time, do I have to remove all the paint before I repaint?

Thanks!