i wiped the whole thing down with rubbing alchohol to clean all dirt off , sanded with 200 grit to scuff , other then 2 coats of primer and 3 coats of paint thats about it , i used paint from napa , gloss black high heat motor paint , 6 $ a can also use self ecthing primer 5$ a can @ napa , on the painting i applied 2 light coats and 1 medium coat to finish .