84' Cutlass pro touring build

[Tony1968]

Whoa whoa whoa, let’s slow down a little bit here, it would appear that there’s some confusion over what the oven cleaner was used on.

The oven cleaner was actually used to remove the anodized clear coating from the trim pieces, not any chrome plating from plastic. I most definitely would not recommend attempting to use oven cleaner on chrome plated plastic.

Now that being said, I did paint some of the chrome pieces on the car with great success, most notably the insides of the headlight and taillight bezels. The prep for these areas is super simple; just thoroughly scuff the chrome areas with red ScotchBrite, mask and spray on your Bulldog adhesion promoter (same stuff I used), then shoot your black.

As simple as that. 3+ years on Olds Cool now, and no paint flaking from the painted chrome areas yet.

So you didn't seal them after the adhesion promoter?

 

[Tony1968]

Build is looking good! One tip I have that you may or may not know about/want to do. I scuffed my taillights with the maroon scuff pad and clear coated them. Damn did they look good!

EDIT: Looks like you polished yours, same effect I suppose. I know plastic headlights have a UV coating on them for protection, not sure if taillights to too. Probably wont matter, at least not for 5-10 years

I haven't cleaned up the red lenses yet. They definitely need a polish job.

 

[Rktpwrd]

So you didn't seal them after the adhesion promoter?

Nope. I used a non catalyzed spray paint that would’ve reacted (badly) with the sealer. Left ‘em as is, no issues. It was VHT Chassis and Roll bar paint if you were curious, it’s good stuff.

 

[scoti]

Nope. I used a non catalyzed spray paint that would’ve reacted (badly) with the sealer. Left ‘em as is, no issues. It was VHT Chassis and Roll bar paint if you were curious, it’s good stuff.

It is decent stuff for something from a rattle can but it's not very UV resistant. If your junk stays outside, you'll be touching up parts after some exposure dwell time. Been there & still use the stuff.

I like their Satin Epoxy as well. I recall reading somewhere recently that one of the other brands (duplicolor?) is made by the same manufacturer.

 

[Tony1968]

Nope. I used a non catalyzed spray paint that would’ve reacted (badly) with the sealer. Left ‘em as is, no issues. It was VHT Chassis and Roll bar paint if you were curious, it’s good stuff.

Yes it is. I have used many cans on many projects. I've got quite a bit of single stage satin black so I will seal/epoxy prior.

 

[Tony1968]

Last of the major stripping done. Epoxy and some hi build next.

 

[Tony1968]

Tail light trim cleaned and scotch pad with 3M paste. First time using it and it smells and feels like a citrus hand cleaner.
Then a coat of epoxy and three of high build on hood.
Aside from buying tape (because it's astounding how much you use) I haven't spent much of anything in a long time for this build. I stock piled all essentials years ago. So I was kind of excited when I got these hood vents today.

 

[Starrjkd]

Last of the major stripping done. Epoxy and some hi build next. View attachment 209837 View attachment 209838

Not sure what you prepped the hood with it looks like a small abrasive. Must of taken you long but ultimately it looks like you did an awesome job.

 

[Tony1968]

Not sure what you prepped the hood with it looks like a small abrasive. Must of taken you long but ultimately it looks like you did an awesome job.

3M roloc green bristle disc and purple 3" stripping wheels. Probably 8 hours.

 

[Tony1968]

Sand blasting is good.