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Post by my89Gt on Nov 12, 2004 18:46:47 GMT -5
I just replaced the blades, and realized how faded the arms are.
Any tip on how to paint them? I am looking for a quick but good solution: I don't have a shop or any fancy tools.
Thanks.
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Post by Rick89GTS on Nov 12, 2004 19:31:57 GMT -5
Welcome noobie  Just take them off and spray paint them, no secret to it, it's easy. |
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Post by taticelica on Nov 12, 2004 22:32:31 GMT -5
Hey that reminds me does anyone out there have the part of the wiper that holds the blade??? The part that connects to the wiper arm with 2 screws is what I need, I dont want to pay $30 for one retail and wait a week to get it. I looked at the junkyards and they have crap right now.
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Post by Rick89GTS on Nov 13, 2004 2:31:05 GMT -5
 Funny you ask that. I just replaced those pieces. Good news: You get that part when you buy a wiper blade. Around here, a new wiper blade costs about $5.
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Post by schmooot on Nov 13, 2004 11:32:44 GMT -5
Welcome noobie Just take them off and spray paint them, no secret to it, it's easy. Correction: Take them off, sand them really good with 120-180ish grit paper, then paint them with any old spraybomb(although specifically automotive will be better) |
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Post by Rick89GTS on Nov 13, 2004 12:38:53 GMT -5
Correction: Take them off, sand them really good with 120-180ish grit paper, then paint them with any old spraybomb(although specifically automotive will be better) Hehe, I forgot about the prep work, Schmooot. I stand corrected! |
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Post by NZcelica on Nov 13, 2004 17:36:31 GMT -5
hehe i dont really care how you paint it...as long as you keep it black....dont go painting them white or anything, we'll leave that embarrasment for the honda drivers |
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Post by Rick89GTS on Nov 13, 2004 19:47:23 GMT -5
hehe i dont really care how you paint it...as long as you keep it black....dont go painting them white or anything, we'll leave that embarrasment for the honda drivers Werd  |
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Post by Jeremy on Nov 13, 2004 20:17:32 GMT -5
paint it to match the color of the car, like go to a professional paint co & have them mix up your factory color of the car into a spray can & then sand it & paint it to match the color of the car. I did that it ran me $15 for a can of paint.
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Post by my89Gt on Nov 15, 2004 11:09:15 GMT -5
Thanks folks! I think I will keep them black.
I just wanted to make sure that sanding them & a can of spraypaint was all I needed.
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Post by blck87gtconv on Nov 22, 2004 21:53:04 GMT -5
I'd use a rust converter after the sanding. Then use some black primer, then paint.
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Post by manditrd on Nov 27, 2004 21:20:18 GMT -5
hehe i dont really care how you paint it...as long as you keep it black....dont go painting them white or anything, we'll leave that embarrasment for the honda drivers oi! I sprayed mine white, my cars black and I have a white decal on the windshield, looks good.... better than black I reckon ;D But make sure you dont spray them in a windy area and keep the can atleast 30-40 centimetres away from the wipers, the trick to gettting them looking even and neat is keeping the nozzle further away and recoating than a closeup coat..... remember runs in paint are not cool  |
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