How much are people typically paying to get small bits like parking sensors, headlight washer covers, towing eye covers etc painted?
Painting small parts
- Thread starter Rockhopper
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davidfairhurst
Member
Hi Rockhopper
Have you considered getting smaller items wrapped.
I work at Black Magic car detailing tints and wraps in Carlisle. I have just recently purchased 2 new parking sensors for my Montego blue zed, I could only get black ones so have looked through our comprehensive books of swatches and there at least 3 colours more or less a perfect match. This could be an option for you if you have a wrapper in your area. Will post photos of my wrapped sensors when done
Have you considered getting smaller items wrapped.
I work at Black Magic car detailing tints and wraps in Carlisle. I have just recently purchased 2 new parking sensors for my Montego blue zed, I could only get black ones so have looked through our comprehensive books of swatches and there at least 3 colours more or less a perfect match. This could be an option for you if you have a wrapper in your area. Will post photos of my wrapped sensors when done
Hi, actually i was considering offering a painting service to members! I have an airbrush, compressor etc set up for making small models. I used it to spray my own parking sensor and washer cover using paint from a Halfords touch up kit (primer, colour and then clear coat). Its a prefect match but really only suitable for small parts - a mirror for example would be too big for my small airbrush.
If i had an idea of how much people have paid at a paint shop I could see if its viable. The kits are about £8.50 and there is enough paint to do quite a few parts. Then postage, thinners, my time etc. .. Probably not a goer really when you add it all up!
If i had an idea of how much people have paid at a paint shop I could see if its viable. The kits are about £8.50 and there is enough paint to do quite a few parts. Then postage, thinners, my time etc. .. Probably not a goer really when you add it all up!
spazmochad
Member
I'd love to get a small airbrush setup, no idea where to start, what compressor to get etc tho
Sth. Manchester/Cheshire border
I'd do it yourself (as indeed I have). So the cost of three aerosols from Halfords - primer, colour coat and laquer. And you'll have plenty of paint left over for any other 'small bits' that crop up...