Civic EG

Posted: **Tue Jun 05, 2012 3:35 pm**

Im getting 1 of those "jdm" tow hooks today from my friend and its blue... wats the best way to paint that red? Lol... just scuff it with sand paper, primer, and paint it?

Posted: **Tue Jun 05, 2012 4:38 pm**

Yep

be sure to use a wax and grease remover before priming and painting so they will adhere better to the surface .

Posted: **Tue Jun 05, 2012 4:46 pm**

Sweet thanks

Posted: **Wed Jun 06, 2012 8:06 am**

Maybe use engine enamel as well, it's bit tougher than other rattle can paint.

Posted: **Wed Jun 06, 2012 4:16 pm**

Flatland_EG wrote:Maybe use engine enamel as well, it's bit tougher than other rattle can paint.

true

THere's a product called Dupli-Color Metalcast that has a silver basecoat and then a transparent 'candy' looking enamel color that goes on top of it. It ends up looking like a nice powdercoat candy finish vs a regular solid color.

Here's some pics:

Posted: **Wed Jun 06, 2012 4:58 pm**

Turns out it was black not blue like i thought... i can deal with that... lol... but ill def look at the metalcast paint... looks pretty sick!

Civic EG

tow hook painting

tow hook painting