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Old 11-16-2009, 05:40 PM
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Default Advice on Prep/Painting of Window Louvers

Guys,
I am getting ready to purchase window louvers that need to be painted....how many have done this and how difficult is it?

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Old 11-16-2009, 08:18 PM
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thought about, pay the extra money, have done right. ordered mine pre-painted and cost 350
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Old 11-17-2009, 03:24 PM
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Originally Posted by OSUTX440
Guys,
I am getting ready to purchase window louvers that need to be painted....how many have done this and how difficult is it?

Thanks

depends on your skill level I guess. Personally I have very little skill level when it comes to body work. But I bought unpainted louvers, sanded them smooth, primered them, sanded that smooth, applied 3 light coats of color matched paint, sanded that smooth, buffed it out and sprayed on 2 coats of clear, and they look awesome. I'd rather know I did the work on my car rather than buy prepainted parts and bolt em on. Hey, worse comes to worse and you screw it up royally you're out maybe $20 and some time right ? Try it yourself first. If you don't like it you can always have them painted by a pro, who at one time knew nothing about painting.
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