Color coding tailgate

[astramod]

Anyone know the best way to colour code that grey/black panel on the rear tailgate of a MK3 Astra ?
If you know the part i mean.

Will it need sanding, priming, and any special type of paint ?

[Aly]

why!
Just take it off!, but if you want it left on go down the grades you could use a plastic primer leave for day and use matching spray paint.

Good tip.
warm the can up first ,eg fill sink with warm water leave in for 30sec , take out shake for 30sec carry on till bored and only spary in warm nice weather.

halfords do very good paint

[ENiGMA]

wots the reason for using primer, wot does it do?

[Aly]

It gives you an even colour coat to start with!

[astramod]

Cheers guys.
Was wondering if this post would ever get a reply, but ya came through

Wanna know summat !! I never thought about removing it. lol
Think thats the easiest idea.

How is it attached ?

[Aly]

That bit i dont know!!
I have just brought a tail gate to put on mine, Just waiting for it to arrive.
Should think its screwed or glued god knows!!

Come on some one help us!!!!!!!!!!!

[cavgsiturbo]

its actualy painted any way so all you need to do is flat the panel with a scotch brite or 800 wet n dry the tirim clips of after removing the number plate

[stereo_rob]

Doesnt primer give the paint something solid to stick to.

[cavgsiturbo]

in some cases yes but if you look at the panel its already painted so a good flat off will do