2022 + SUBARU WRX VB HOW TO PAINT MATCH PLASTIC/CLADDING/PANELS AT HOME
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- čas přidán 16. 06. 2024
- Hey Hapawerks Family!
I wanted to take a little bit of a different approach with this video. Please bear with me as I know the video is a bit longer but there is a lot to be explained about the paint matching process.
I also had to stretch filming over multiple days which made editing much more difficult.
I do believe that if you take your time you can do a better job than some paint shops I have seen. I also added some footage of the STI Side skirts that I ordered from Ebay and painted in Crystal Black Silica. They came out amazing!
As seen in the last shots the vehicle is back to stock and has been sold to a local dealership. It was a great journey and I did not sell it because I didn't like it. I will possibly explain in the next video.
Subscribe for future videos in this series such as:
1) Final thoughts on the WRX after selling
2) New vehicle reveal
3) Getting new vehicle up to speed and initial wash
4) New project introduction
5) Sports videos?! (MTB, MX, etc)
Much more! So excited to keep doing this and getting better at content creation!
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Order the parts and tools found in my video and on my vehicle here:
Cusco Lower control arms:
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Vvivid headlight film
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OEM Sport Grille:
subimods.com/products/subaru-...
V2 AFD Front Lip
www.aeroflowdynamics.com/coll...
Noble Carbon fiber mirror caps
www.importimageracing.com/pro...
Wedssport TC105X (18x9.5 +45)
subimods.com/products/wedsspo...
ARP Extended Wheel Studs
subimods.com/products/arp-ext...
STI S4 Swan Neck Wing
www.ebay.com/itm/204198508862?
JDM Reflector Cover
www.importimageracing.com/pro...
AFD V1 Rear Diffuser
www.aeroflowdynamics.com/coll...
Noble Carbon E-Brake Handle
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COBB Tall weighted shift knob
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STI Start Stop Button
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0:00 INTRO + CHANNEL UPDATE
0:22 PARS NEEDED
3:54 PAINT MATCH EXPLANATION
7:45 SIDESKIRT DEINSTALLATION
8:45 PREP
12:11 PAINT
20:35 FINISHED PRODUCT
Music: epidemicsound.com - Auta a dopravní prostředky
It’s getting “fuzzy” because the friction from the orbital sander is melting the plastic and then it’s cooling and hardening. As someone else said, high-build primer and sand and repeat, then paint and clear with high grit sanding between coats. It’s almost impossible to sand that plastic cleanly and evenly, especially with a power sander.
I dig this video. When I painted my parts, I left the texture on there. It works well on the ISM!
Thanks for the video..!! Planning to DIY instead paying thousands.. end result was good 👍🏻
Absolutely love the way you format your videos. Going to miss the VB content but Im looking forward to whatever else you end up doing.
Super appreciate that! thank you!
Great video quality & instructions man!
Glad you liked it!
Great video! As much as I’d like to do it myself this looks like you need a ton of patience. Phenomenal job man🎉
Absolutely appreciate it! I hope you follow along with the rest of content!
Looks good, I am bound to mess that up bad so I think mine will stay as is 😂 nice job
Thanks 👍
If using paint with flex agents in them, do you need to sand down the textured surface or the arch molding?
How long did you let the paint dry between the coats? Thank you so much for the step by step process!
You're so welcome! I enjoy making these videos. I waited for 35 minutes to an hour between coats
I haven’t seen you use adhesion promoter unless it’s in your primer? And sanding the texture off is the best way . Great job looks good
Hey Louis, since the primer has a minimal texture on it I never had problems with paint peeling. I’ve only used adhesion promoter on parts that aren’t prepped properly. Not a bad added step though.
I did my flares and bumper I know on raw plastic it’s always good to use . But you did a nice job looks really good.
Nice Job & Looks Great..
Wondering if anyone has tried:
1st, using 400 grit light sanding but not removing texture
2nd- Apply adhesion promoter 3rd, Apply a few coats of HI Build primer
4th, Apply color base coat
5th Apply 2k clear
Ive always been taught to use adhesion promoter when painting plastics.
*Unsure if this would take care of covering texture or not?
Hi, Thanks for the Video. Could you let us know why you sold the VB? or maybe just a short video on your experience? Im slowing leaning towards the VB, your info would help! Not too excited to spend this kind of money if I am going to be better of keeping my 2019?
Great suggestion! I may do that soon!
Why’re you trading the car back in?
Hey, which Napa did you go to? You live in Fresno, right? Apparently not all Napa’s do paint matching.
You're correct, theres a Napa Paint store. specifically for paint.
You need a respirator esp. with the 2k clear, which is very poisonous.
Why are you trading in the car
do you have to sand it or will it come out fine just leaving the texture
Leaving the texture you will end up with that same texture in your finished product. That's up to you to decide if you're wanting that. Personally I wanted it smooth.
@hapawerks How many cans did you use on the sides? Meaning primer and base and clear?
You're going to have to elaborate on your question @jimmijames23. Sides meaning just the sideskirts? the video also talks about how many cans I used and how much I would estimate for a whole car. As a rule of thumb, a can a part is about right give or take.
@@Hapawerks do you know anything about a tri coat aka mid coat. Since I have 22 Wrx WR BLUE PEARL I’m just wondering how many md coats
@@JimmiJames23 I'll admit that's a bit outside of my element but I would expect that the employees at the paint shop would be able to give you advice on that. I believe they can either mix the pearls into the basecoat or supply you with the necessary paints. sorry I couldn't help more.
@@Hapawerks okay thank you
The plastic crap is the main reason I haven’t gotten it yet good luck with it
Just replace them with seibon carbon ;)
Lots of solutions for this are out now! Hope you enjoy your new future WRX soon ;)
Almost painful to watch.
Pro-tip “high build primer”
First
barely scuff the piece with 180
then wipe down the piece with mineral spirits ..then give it 2-3 coats of high build primer and the honey comb will be gone!
Now sand and paint.
Don’t waste time actually sanding your plastic down. Sand primer. 👍🏼🤷🏼♂️
I still love you tho. 😂
Fantastic advice! I don't think the pro shop that did my bumper used highbuild primer without sanding down the texture first. I'm sure there's better ways to do this but I was very happy with my results.
Do you know how many mid coats to do? I have wr blue pearl for my 22 wrx
Imma try that now
@@spacedmellow5031 okay
Link to the paint and clear coat?
For the paint I am going to have you watch the portion where I explain where to buy the paint from. for the clear coat, search 2k clear on amazon.
Did you just say youre trading the car back in?
Following
I did! I may make a video explaining why soon!
@@Hapawerkswhy?!
I know you an sand it but couldn't you just use a light weight filler instead
Judging by the responses some people have done that. I don't like using filler too much as when materials expand and contract sometimes it can cause cracking.
another huge advise to give everyone even YOU is please wear a damn respirator.
Thank you!
hahah no match paint white