Hey, i'm think of spraying the console and the strip which follows the line of the analogue clock and air con vents of my second gen TS Magna, I was wondering if i could get any advice at all one the best way to go about it, tools and tips i should use and maybe some sort of method to takin it all apart if need be.

http://www.aussiemagna.com/forums/showthread.php?t=40631

Back when I did my 3rd gen. I realise you're doing a 2nd gen but the important bit, the painting method and type of paint, is the same.

when you sand the centre console and surrounds use something like 800/1000 wet'n'dry. co**** enough to scratch it up without shredding it. its also a good idea to get some automotive scotchbrite to get into all the nooks and crannies where sandpaper wont go.
use plenty of water when doing this as thats how the paper is designed to work. once done give it all a good wash with soap to get any sludge and contaminants off. wash the whole thing, underside as well. when its dry it will need to be cleaned with prepsol(wax and grease remover). wipe the prepsol on and then with a clean rag wipe the excess off. it is important to get all the prepsol off as otherwise it will leave a film on the part. I wipe my parts again with another clean rag to be sure. if you have rubbed through to to plastic(likely) put down some plastic primer first as this allows the paint to stick to it. follow the manufacturers instruction with that. when you lay down your colour remember that it probably wont cover straight away, be patient and do it in a few coats. if you are using a colour with poor coverage(green,yellow,red) put a white base down first to avoid a transparent finish. its probably a good idea to put some clear on to protect the surface as it is a high wear area.
you can use a spray can or a gun which ever you prefer. some of the members have achieved some good results from spray cans. make sure you get automotive paint, not any old acrylic. yes you can paint the grille and lower door moulds but the finish wont be as good as the rest of the car which is painted in 2 pack. if you choose to paint the lower moulds make sure you plastic prime them before painting or the paint wont stick. plastic primer also comes in pressure packs. as for getting the paint some paint shops can mix up automotive paint codes and put them into spray cans for you which is the easiest way, if you cant find anyone who does that you might need to get some auto paint and spray it through a gun. the third option is to get a colour that is close to yours from the off the shelf stuff, but this probably wouldnt look real good. phew!
just remember that a good paint job can be ruined by poor preparation. have patience my young padawan learner, the force is with you.

when you sand the centre console and surrounds use something like 800/1000 wet'n'dry. co**** enough to scratch it up without shredding it. its also a good idea to get some automotive scotchbrite to get into all the nooks and crannies where sandpaper wont go.
use plenty of water when doing this as thats how the paper is designed to work. once done give it all a good wash with soap to get any sludge and contaminants off. wash the whole thing, underside as well. when its dry it will need to be cleaned with prepsol(wax and grease remover). wipe the prepsol on and then with a clean rag wipe the excess off. it is important to get all the prepsol off as otherwise it will leave a film on the part. I wipe my parts again with another clean rag to be sure. if you have rubbed through to to plastic(likely) put down some plastic primer first as this allows the paint to stick to it. follow the manufacturers instruction with that. when you lay down your colour remember that it probably wont cover straight away, be patient and do it in a few coats. if you are using a colour with poor coverage(green,yellow,red) put a white base down first to avoid a transparent finish. its probably a good idea to put some clear on to protect the surface as it is a high wear area.
you can use a spray can or a gun which ever you prefer. some of the members have achieved some good results from spray cans. make sure you get automotive paint, not any old acrylic. yes you can paint the grille and lower door moulds but the finish wont be as good as the rest of the car which is painted in 2 pack. if you choose to paint the lower moulds make sure you plastic prime them before painting or the paint wont stick. plastic primer also comes in pressure packs. as for getting the paint some paint shops can mix up automotive paint codes and put them into spray cans for you which is the easiest way, if you cant find anyone who does that you might need to get some auto paint and spray it through a gun. the third option is to get a colour that is close to yours from the off the shelf stuff, but this probably wouldnt look real good. phew!
just remember that a good paint job can be ruined by poor preparation. have patience my young padawan learner, the force is with you.

Do you believe in grammar/paragraphs/etc? :P

didn't know i was getting graded on this. :roll: i did general english. its one big paragraph. :D

i can see plenty of full stops. His English was good too. oops, i forgot caps.

Followed this on mine just then and so far so good, i can only see one bubble that will be hidden anyway. Thanks.