Painted Wiper Arms today, and Cowl Grill, (How To...)

[Henceforward]

I painted the wiper arms, and Cowl Grill today with some duplicolor High Temp engine paint I had laying around. They came out good.

I wanted to do this for a while because the arms didn't have much paint left on them and the glare would really blind me sometimes. I had enough of the glare today, so I got to work.

1. Remove the wiper arms. Also, take the blade assembly off the arm.
2. Sand them down with 800 grit sandpaper.
3. Wiper them off with water or windex.
4. Using an air compressor, blow the water off real good
5. Let dry for a while
6. Paint with the spray can, (I used a Low Gloss paint to cut down on glare)

For the cowl grill

1. Unscrew the 6 sheetmetal screws that hold it down
2. Remove the wiper fluid hose from the nozzle.
3. Tape off the spray nozzle hole with masking tape.
4. Sand with 800
5. Paint (I used a Low Gloss paint)

I just sanded the heck out of it, and them washed it with soap and water. I blew off the water with the air hose, and then painted it the same way.

Really easy to do, and only took 1 hr. total.

 

[Paul Perreca]

when i redid my car, i took the grill off and anew one was like over 100 bucsk, and mine just needed paint, so i took i toff, didnt need to sand it it was fine (no cracks and its not painted originaly its jus tblack plastic) so no need to sand - I just scuffed it up w/ a scotch pad and painted it black and Cleared it HIGH GLOSS it looks soooo much better now - the little things like that really make a difference, im glad to see someone else did it too lol
Paul Perreca

 

[Stang8URMPRT]

This thread is worthless without pics.

 

[Paul Perreca]

true come on dude get some snaps - it aint my thread lol

 

[Dean85GT]

It is very straightforward. I just used tremclad high gloss and some clear coat, that I wetsanded

 

[lx2c6]

its not rocket science but at least have some pics or something

 

[Henceforward]

**pics** Duw!!

Here are the pictures, Sorry for the delay, I had to go to school today.
(I also sanded and painted the 6 sheetmetal screws)

Hope you like them.

Here is the only before picture... really weird that thing was on there.

 

[Stang8URMPRT]

Looks awesome man! Because of this thread, and you, I went outside and started tearing my cowl, lower windshield moldings, wiper arms, and roof rail molding off and sanded them down and painted them! Thanks for giving me a kick in the ass!!!

 

[illwood]

A marked improvement.

When my wiper arms get to that point, I'll do the same.

 

[Slo 5.0]

what kind of paint did you use? Do I have to spray clear on it?

 

[Dean85GT]

That is always the first thing I do with a car. It always bugs me.

 

[DJTR]

Looks Mint, thats next on my list.... after the motor lol

 

[89MustangGX]

Nice job.

 

[Stang8URMPRT]

I'm using black trim paint from autozone... Seems to be working good. Pointer: Don't go fast with your coats... I did that on the largest part... the cowl... and it orange pealed so fast. So I had to wait for it to dry and sand it alllll back down. Gayyy... I ended up taking my door belt molding off also and painting it. Man it looks good. After my batteries charge for the digi camera, I'll take some after pics and post them up.

 

[ALMOST STOCK]

Very Nice!

 

[Slo 5.0]

So, do I have to use clear?

 

[Henceforward]

what kind of paint did you use? Do I have to spray clear on it?

I used Duplicolor high temp 500 engine paint. Low Gloss Black. (I used this paint because it was laying around) No need to use high temp, although it won't hurt anything if you do.

I wouldn't use a clear coat because that might cause the paint to glare. Glare is what you are trying to get rid of, especially in your line of sight.

Use a flat black, or low gloss.

 

[LQQKIN4COUPE]

Looks good! Wish the window moldings were that easy to do mine could use some help..

I think this might be my next low budget item on the too do list!

 

[Slo 5.0]

I'm using black trim paint from autozone... Seems to be working good. Pointer: Don't go fast with your coats... I did that on the largest part... the cowl... and it orange pealed so fast. So I had to wait for it to dry and sand it alllll back down. Gayyy... I ended up taking my door belt molding off also and painting it. Man it looks good. After my batteries charge for the digi camera, I'll take some after pics and post them up.

I wanna see some of before/after pics of what you did.

 

[Henceforward]

Man it looks good. After my batteries charge for the digi camera, I'll take some after pics and post them up.

PICS!