Need to repaint front trim on my personal car....PLEASE HELP

longms

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As my summer car is getting prepped to be put and will eventually be put away I wanted to finalize my winter/project car with some touching up of some front end pieces. The car is a 1991 318is in Alpine White and correct me if I am wrong but am pretty sure the paint code is 146? I guess I am looking for some guidance. I am not sure of the correct processes or products to use but I am guessing I need to do some sanding, some degreasing, some body filler, some sanding again, spray primer, spray color and then spray clear coat. I know to first tape off and cover everything that I don't want to be touched by the paint. I need some suggestions on process and products. I do not have a sprayer and will be using aerosol (I know this isn't the best way but what will help make this method work and look good?). Much thanks to everyone and here is what I am trying to do. Nothing major I promise. It is the white trim piece just beneath the headlights and the grill.





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I do want this to look good but am not expecting it to be perfect. A lot of work has gone into this car and I don't want to just do a half *** job. I know it isn't that bad but it is an eye sore for me to look at all the time. I will be throwing some SEM trim paint on the front pieces as well while they are off.
 
That strip is actually the top part of the front valance that extends behind and below the bumper. Pull the front bumper off, first remove two side parking lights, then (2) T-55 torx bolts under the front parking lights to remove bumper. With grills and fog lights (or covers) and brake ducts removed, you can mask off the whole front end and respray the valance.



Paintscratch.com sells aerosol OEM paint (you need Alpine White II) as well as other paint products. SEM works well on the bumper moldings and grills. Careful pulling off the bumper moldings, the clips break easily.
 
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