This project took me about a day to complete, mainly because specs of dirt kept sealing itself into the paint. So I had to sand back down and restart again for perfect appearance. Enjoy.
First off,
Materials needed
1. Black Glossy Spray Paint(color of choice)
2. Primer (color doesn't matter)
3. Phillips Screwdriver
4. Cardboard (for spraying paint)
5. Sandpaper(the tougher the better)
6. Breathing Mask
7. Latex Gloves
8. Rags
Total Job Time: Around a day or two for drying/installation
Step 1. Ensure you are in a well ventilated area with nothing around you to ensure paint doesn't spread.
Step 2. Remove the TWO screws holding the pillar in place with your phillips screwdriver.
Step 3. Slide your fingers underneath the side with the screws and PULL THE PILLER UP TOWARDS THE SKY.
Step 4. Once removed, Sand down all existing paint as you possibly can so new paint will stick properly. (USE MASK IF DESIRED FOR HEALTH REASONS)
Step 5. Wipe the existing dust off the cover with rags.
Step 6. Lay pillar on top of flat cardboard and begin spraying with Primer.
go from top to bottom starting the spray on cardboard and then moving across. **Spraying directly onto pillar could cause running.
(IMPORTANT: NO WIND so dust wont attach itself with paint/Paint doesn't spray unequally)
Step 7. After a few minutes you can start applying the black coat. Same spraying technique should be used with this paint as well.
Step 8. Let it dry for about 10 minutes in hot direct sunlight, then continue spraying until no primer can be seen.
**Will not become glossy until 5-8 coats of black glossy paint.
Step 9. Take a BREAK! Let it DRY!
**You can tell when it's dry when not even a fingerprint will show when pressing. To test, touch outer edges so damage will be minimal if its not dry yet. It should not be sticky.
Step 10. Install pillars. This is tricky to ensure minimal damage when installing patience is a virtue. Slide pillar down from the top ensuring that the edges are secured. ***This is a PAIN! there will be a white guide beneath the pillar, that seems to always get in the way.
Step 11. Fit surrounding window rubber back into place(If you decided to remove it) OR screw in the two holding screws from step 2.
Total Cost was round $20.00-$30.00 via NAPA
First off,
Materials needed
1. Black Glossy Spray Paint(color of choice)
2. Primer (color doesn't matter)
3. Phillips Screwdriver
4. Cardboard (for spraying paint)
5. Sandpaper(the tougher the better)
6. Breathing Mask
7. Latex Gloves
8. Rags
Total Job Time: Around a day or two for drying/installation
Step 1. Ensure you are in a well ventilated area with nothing around you to ensure paint doesn't spread.
Step 2. Remove the TWO screws holding the pillar in place with your phillips screwdriver.
Step 3. Slide your fingers underneath the side with the screws and PULL THE PILLER UP TOWARDS THE SKY.
Step 4. Once removed, Sand down all existing paint as you possibly can so new paint will stick properly. (USE MASK IF DESIRED FOR HEALTH REASONS)
Step 5. Wipe the existing dust off the cover with rags.
Step 6. Lay pillar on top of flat cardboard and begin spraying with Primer.
go from top to bottom starting the spray on cardboard and then moving across. **Spraying directly onto pillar could cause running.
(IMPORTANT: NO WIND so dust wont attach itself with paint/Paint doesn't spray unequally)
Step 7. After a few minutes you can start applying the black coat. Same spraying technique should be used with this paint as well.
Step 8. Let it dry for about 10 minutes in hot direct sunlight, then continue spraying until no primer can be seen.
**Will not become glossy until 5-8 coats of black glossy paint.
Step 9. Take a BREAK! Let it DRY!
**You can tell when it's dry when not even a fingerprint will show when pressing. To test, touch outer edges so damage will be minimal if its not dry yet. It should not be sticky.
Step 10. Install pillars. This is tricky to ensure minimal damage when installing patience is a virtue. Slide pillar down from the top ensuring that the edges are secured. ***This is a PAIN! there will be a white guide beneath the pillar, that seems to always get in the way.
Step 11. Fit surrounding window rubber back into place(If you decided to remove it) OR screw in the two holding screws from step 2.
Total Cost was round $20.00-$30.00 via NAPA
