Painting handles and Mirrors

[GoodDayForADrive]

I'd like to paint my door handles and my side view mirrors to match my car. What sort of steps do I need to take to do that? I know that's kind of broad... but I really don't know anything about painting :? although I did do my calipers... but that's easy.

[GoodDayForADrive]

Oh yea.. I also ordered some of those paint pens in order to fix all the chips I have in my new golf hood that I traded for. Any recommendations for that?

[Mr_Diesel]

You need to get sandpaper and scuff the surface of where the paint will be first... FINE GRAIN SANDPAPER. You should apply a layer of primer to whatever you are painting (after scuffing) to help the paint stick to the object better... Painting plastic is a pain(t).

[burn_your_money]

There is special paint available for painting plastics etc. I can't think of the name right now, however if you visit your local paint store, or building center I am certain they can steer you in the right dircetion.

[GoodDayForADrive]

I was actually thinking of ordering the paint online, as they can do a perfect match using the color code, and it's automotive paint. But now I'm kind of wondering if I should just save up and do a whole paint job. I recently painted over the chips on the front of my car. It looks ok, but it's pretty noticeable when you get close, and I don't like it. I have a guy who will pay me a buck a piece for patch cords, and he buys all the supplies, so I may do that, and just like make 1000 of them, lol.

[burn_your_money]

There it is.. it's called fusion.

What you are ordering inline may be automotive paint, but if it isn't designed for plastics then it will probably peel and blister.

[fortytons]

When applying touch up paint,go to the paint store and get some cleaning solvent. Tell the guy at the counter what you are doing. Put some solvent on the paper towel. I use a lint-free paper towel (like Brawny), and wipe gently after you apply the paint. This will wipe off the paint from the rim of the chip, and leave the paint in the chip.
It's also a good idea to clean out the chip with naval jelly to eliminate the rust.
Fill the chip a few times to get closer to the rim of the original paint. You will be surprised how deep it really is when you put on touch up paint.
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(I used to do paint touch-up for car dealers in Denver, except I used an airbrush.)