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Speaking of Underbody Panels.

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  1. mosierjr

    mosierjr Karting

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    They sure aren't giving me negative lift right now.


    All 7 pieces of the underbody aero panels prepped for refinishing. NO, that is not where they will be painted, just a test layout. Next week I should have the right weather to mix up this 2-Part Polyurethane marine paint, get this job done, and the car back together again. Can't wait to be back on the road.
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  2. phrogs

    phrogs F1 Veteran Silver Subscribed

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    You could paint it there just cover up everything you don't want overspray to get on haha

    So whats special about the paint?
     
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  3. cf355

    cf355 F1 Rookie

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    there is nothing special about the paint used on the under panels....any flat black acrylic enamel will suffice.
     
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  4. mosierjr

    mosierjr Karting

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    Actually, the factory pieces were not painted at all, but had semi gloss black Gel Coat in the original molds with the fiberglass layup. This 2-part urethane was the hardest finish paint I could find to maximize durability for use under the car.

    But yes, you could use any paint and it would look the same, at least for awhile.
     
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  5. cf355

    cf355 F1 Rookie

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    I repaired all my under body panels (fiberglassed the cracks) about 5 years ago and sprayed them all in dupont acrylic enamel.....the only area where paint has been removed is where I have bottomed out and scraped the ground while driving on a rough road at speed after a recent incident a month ago.
    To that end I have to repair/fiberglass the front panel again :( .
     
    cf355, Oct 17, 2015
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  6. mosierjr

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    It is not my intention to put down anyones paint choice, and there are many fine products on the market.

    However, while I'll also point out this 2-part polyurethane really is a pain to use, I have to give it a strong recommendation for any car part other than finish body work that you need to paint but can't powder coat. After curing, it is the hardest paint finish I have seen. I scrubbed on it with rubbing compound as hard as I could and nothing came off at all. Amazing strength and adherence in my book.
     
    mosierjr, Oct 18, 2015
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    SoCal1 F1 Veteran Owner Silver Subscribed

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    That is a very serious paint your using and $$$
    There is another boat paint I can't remember the name thats rock solid also
    I use Imron for wheels that I get out of the US where the high VOC is still used

    Yes screw powdercoating for anything you want to keep :)
     
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  8. cf355

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    Its all good :)
     
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  9. lotusk

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    I had my underbody panels painted with 3m anti stonechip black.
    Looks real good
     
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  10. mosierjr

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  11. INTMD8

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    Looks great! Nice work :)
     
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  12. ///Mike

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    Looks fantastic!
     
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  13. Schatten

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    Wow, that is incredibly clean. Wonderful job!
     
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  14. Markphd

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    beautiful
     
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    Wonderful. I have to refurb my center and front panels. Your undercarriage is very clean. Great work!
     
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  16. taz355

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    In canada i have used endura paint for years. It seems to be very good and durable. Its a polyuranthane 2 part.
     
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    tres55 F1 Rookie Rossa Subscribed

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    Do you ever drive your car?

    I could eat off that thing. :p
     
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    I was just replacing my O2 sensors and have some slight repair work that needs to be done to my panels. Great info and now I know I am ready.
     
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    Very nice work!
     
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  20. cf355

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    very nice :)
     
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  21. ClydeM

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    I was just replacing the battery tender eyelets and noticed the undertray under it needs work. A lot of the panels need work. I guess this winter :(

    Anybody have a source for Styrofoam that I can shape to some of the edges to hold the matt until the epoxy hardens?
     
    ClydeM, Nov 7, 2015
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  22. Shootfighter65

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    No $h!t. I'm embarrassed, how much time do you spend detailing your car? You should post some tips. Seriously I'm not kidding
     
    Shootfighter65, Nov 7, 2015
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  23. Raiden

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    So pretty.
     
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  24. Enzojr

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    Wow this gets the "clean machine" rating.
    Mine needs washing, but every day it is clear ...... and I go to pull it out of the garage the damn thing takes me for a drive instead.
     
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