interior plastics
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Car: 1988 camaro
interior plastics
I bought a 1988 Camaro for 600 dollars quite a steal everything is in good shape except for the dashboard but i am noticing a pattern there. I was wondering if anyone had any tips on how to paint the interior plastics. I have red and i want to change the car to black interior. If not i will just sell my interior and buy black.
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Re: interior plastics
There are several interior "paints" or "dyes" on the market. My suggestion is to go to an autobody supply shop and buy what they suggest. Dont go the cheapo route or everytime you touch it, it will just scratch or flake off. It is possible to do with good results as long as you use good products and prep them like the directions say. I did this on several panels in my '71 Firebird and they look great, unfortunately for you it was over a year ago and I cant remember the product I used...
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Car: Different Rides but 1991 Firebird
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Re: interior plastics
Im in the process of changing my gray panels to black. Im using sem products. Your lucky I got all of the stuff here with me now so heres the list.
I spoke to a tech from SEM.
It also depends if your panels are dirty. Use a liquid soap like dish or car wash and wash the panels.
1st Sem Soap 39362
2nd Plastic/Leather Prep
3rd I used Bulldog Adhesion Promoter
4th Color Black Landau
Above 60 degrees at least and man the results are amazing. They look like factory. Im almost done with my bird. New capeting, Redid the Headliner (t-tops) and dk gray seats out of a 30th annv camaro and Im very happy how its coming out. Remember its in the prep you do before the paint hits the plastic and for deep nicks use a 400grits to smooth it out. Hope this helps because it help me plenty. Good Luck
I spoke to a tech from SEM.
It also depends if your panels are dirty. Use a liquid soap like dish or car wash and wash the panels.
1st Sem Soap 39362
2nd Plastic/Leather Prep
3rd I used Bulldog Adhesion Promoter
4th Color Black Landau
Above 60 degrees at least and man the results are amazing. They look like factory. Im almost done with my bird. New capeting, Redid the Headliner (t-tops) and dk gray seats out of a 30th annv camaro and Im very happy how its coming out. Remember its in the prep you do before the paint hits the plastic and for deep nicks use a 400grits to smooth it out. Hope this helps because it help me plenty. Good Luck
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Car: 1991 Camaro RS
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Re: interior plastics
Im in the process of changing my gray panels to black. Im using sem products. Your lucky I got all of the stuff here with me now so heres the list.
I spoke to a tech from SEM.
It also depends if your panels are dirty. Use a liquid soap like dish or car wash and wash the panels.
1st Sem Soap 39362
2nd Plastic/Leather Prep
3rd I used Bulldog Adhesion Promoter
4th Color Black Landau
Above 60 degrees at least and man the results are amazing. They look like factory. Im almost done with my bird. New capeting, Redid the Headliner (t-tops) and dk gray seats out of a 30th annv camaro and Im very happy how its coming out. Remember its in the prep you do before the paint hits the plastic and for deep nicks use a 400grits to smooth it out. Hope this helps because it help me plenty. Good Luck
I spoke to a tech from SEM.
It also depends if your panels are dirty. Use a liquid soap like dish or car wash and wash the panels.
1st Sem Soap 39362
2nd Plastic/Leather Prep
3rd I used Bulldog Adhesion Promoter
4th Color Black Landau
Above 60 degrees at least and man the results are amazing. They look like factory. Im almost done with my bird. New capeting, Redid the Headliner (t-tops) and dk gray seats out of a 30th annv camaro and Im very happy how its coming out. Remember its in the prep you do before the paint hits the plastic and for deep nicks use a 400grits to smooth it out. Hope this helps because it help me plenty. Good Luck
Do you have any pics? I am considering changing my medium dark gray to black and I'm curious on the final product.
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Re: interior plastics
Im in the process of changing my gray panels to black. Im using sem products. Your lucky I got all of the stuff here with me now so heres the list.
I spoke to a tech from SEM.
It also depends if your panels are dirty. Use a liquid soap like dish or car wash and wash the panels.
1st Sem Soap 39362
2nd Plastic/Leather Prep
3rd I used Bulldog Adhesion Promoter
4th Color Black Landau
Above 60 degrees at least and man the results are amazing. They look like factory. Im almost done with my bird. New capeting, Redid the Headliner (t-tops) and dk gray seats out of a 30th annv camaro and Im very happy how its coming out. Remember its in the prep you do before the paint hits the plastic and for deep nicks use a 400grits to smooth it out. Hope this helps because it help me plenty. Good Luck
I spoke to a tech from SEM.
It also depends if your panels are dirty. Use a liquid soap like dish or car wash and wash the panels.
1st Sem Soap 39362
2nd Plastic/Leather Prep
3rd I used Bulldog Adhesion Promoter
4th Color Black Landau
Above 60 degrees at least and man the results are amazing. They look like factory. Im almost done with my bird. New capeting, Redid the Headliner (t-tops) and dk gray seats out of a 30th annv camaro and Im very happy how its coming out. Remember its in the prep you do before the paint hits the plastic and for deep nicks use a 400grits to smooth it out. Hope this helps because it help me plenty. Good Luck
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Re: interior plastics
or just go to advance auto parts and buy the vinyl paint they have there. i dont know why all these people buy all the adhesion accesories. i used 6 cans to paint my entire interior. thats all came out beautiful no problems like i said all i bought was 6 cans of the spray paint. a 99cent bottle of rubbing alcohol and a bottle of goof off cleaner. that simple
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