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repainting hood
- Looking to do a new paint job on my Polaris Indy has a fiberglass hood. Any idea on primer?
started by mightymousekate
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April 16th 2008 at 1:23 PM
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mightymousekate
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Just picked up a '86 Polaris Indy as my first sled! The paint job is white with some nasty decals. The white color makes it hard for others to see me - would really like to do some flames or something to spice it up! The hood is in ok shape but has a few cracks I should fill before the repaint. I have not worked with fiberglass to much- anyone have any suggestions on sanding- type of primer- and good airbrushing paint for fiberglass? Thanks for your time and feedback.
-MightymouseKate
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April 16th 2008 at 2:45 PM
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James007
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James007 hey guys, i switch from polaris to bombardier...can i have a topic made about that??
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i just finished repainting my hood..i didn't prime it...just sand it down really good till its all smooth and dont see any shinny spots..but you can prime it if you want...and to not make things complicated and costly..id just paint it a solid colour.
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April 16th 2008 at 3:23 PM
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Quinlan
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Quinlan is a little disappointed that he received HMK Highmark 4 boots instead of the Highmark Pros as he had anticipated...
Updated Yesterday at 6:19 PM
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Flames are always fun in my book...
I had a helping-hand in this one. You'd have to PM member RMK-KING to get the just of how it was painted though.
2006 Arctic Cat SnoPro 440/700 EFI
1998 Arctic Cat ZR 600 EFI Custom
1996 Ski-Doo FormulaIII 600
A mountain lion roaming the prairie found a bull, killed it and ate the entire bull. With a heavy belly, unable to walk, the lion laid in the tall grass moaning and roaring. Soon a hunter, attracted by the roaring, shot and killed the lion.
Moral: When you're full of bull, keep your mouth shut!
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April 16th 2008 at 3:54 PM
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hdflht1450
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I used urethane primer an no sealer sanded with 400grit for final sanding the painted 15 years ago still looks great
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April 16th 2008 at 4:32 PM
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Start with a 320 grade sandpaper, then move to a 400, then primer it with a $3.50 can ( buy 2 just in case, because you have to get every last spot ), can of Krylon H2o. Then paint it with Krylon Acrylic solid color. Cheap, and looks good.
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April 16th 2008 at 7:09 PM
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suzyboy393
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i just used grey primer today on my quad
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April 17th 2008 at 12:46 AM
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Ak4life
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Quote originally posted by extremefilmsproductions
Start with a 320 grade sandpaper, then move to a 400, then primer it with a $3.50 can ( buy 2 just in case, because you have to get every last spot ), can of Krylon H2o. Then paint it with Krylon Acrylic solid color. Cheap, and looks good.
Your recomending to paint your sled with latex paint? Its a waterbased paint and is not suitable for a sled. This is possibly some of the worst advice I have seen you give. I feel sorry for anybody you have given this advice to and actualy has gone through with it.
There is no reason to re-prime it. The new layer of paint will bond with the top coat already in place if you rough it up w/ some 400 grit wet/dry. Use a tack cloth and some laquer thinner to remove the sanding dust and you will be ready to paint. Any one step automotive style paint will work but flex additive should used with it. If you want to go with a cheaper route Krylon Fusion is a good durable paint with a flex additive already in it. The only downside is its not and incredably shiny paint. White looks great but most of the other colors will be kinda dull. It can be shined up a bit with a teflon wax but buffing it is not recomended.
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April 17th 2008 at 6:11 AM
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slamdry
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Quote originally posted by extremefilmsproductions
Start with a 320 grade sandpaper, then move to a 400, then primer it with a $3.50 can ( buy 2 just in case, because you have to get every last spot ), can of Krylon H2o. Then paint it with Krylon Acrylic solid color. Cheap, and looks good.
^^ so your giving painting advise now??
anywho, i probably would skip on the filler, unsually will just crack with the flex pressure that is on the hood, unless you use fiberglass repair kit of some sort.
as for paint if you are going to rattle can it, the krylon fusion will probably hold up the best, there just is not alot of color choices. any other will probably work fine, just dont skimp on the preptime!!
good luck!!
Quote originally posted by BRP-4-LIFE If I don't keep this sled for the whole season, I promise to never sign on to Snowmobile Fanatics again.
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April 17th 2008 at 1:20 PM
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mightymousekate
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Thank you for all your great feedback. I can't wait to get started! QUINLAN awesome job on the flames!! I will post some before and after shots once I finish up.
Thanks again for the help.
MightmouseKate
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April 17th 2008 at 1:26 PM
[ Modified April 17th 2008 at 1:28 PM
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Quinlan
Department of Corrections
Quinlan is a little disappointed that he received HMK Highmark 4 boots instead of the Highmark Pros as he had anticipated...
Updated Yesterday at 6:19 PM
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Member Since: December 8th 2003
Location: Fargo, ND, USA
Current Sled: 06 SP 440/700, 98 ZR 600
2008-2009 Miles: 365
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Thanks. That was the first one I'd done on a sled. I've done a couple since. I think the one on my ZR turned out the best so far...still has quite a few errors...but I'm no professional. I'm working on another flame job on my spare hood this summer.
 '98 ZR6 EFI
2006 Arctic Cat SnoPro 440/700 EFI
1998 Arctic Cat ZR 600 EFI Custom
1996 Ski-Doo FormulaIII 600
A mountain lion roaming the prairie found a bull, killed it and ate the entire bull. With a heavy belly, unable to walk, the lion laid in the tall grass moaning and roaring. Soon a hunter, attracted by the roaring, shot and killed the lion.
Moral: When you're full of bull, keep your mouth shut!
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