plastic trim paint?
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Car: 92 RS, 05 GTO (sold), 10 TL AWD
Engine: 383 HSR w/DSC1
Transmission: 700r4
Axle/Gears: Strange S60/3.73
plastic trim paint?
has anybody reconditioned there trim pieces with that spray trim paint? does it look good? what prep. work did you do on the pieces? the gray pieces around my doors have some nicks and would like to bring it back to a like new look. pics would be nice.
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Car: '87 t-top, '88 'vert
I use SEM brand, can get it here:
http://shop.store.yahoo.com/yourauto...re/semdye.html
I clean the parts with Greased Lightning, then use their Vinyl Prep, 2 or 3 light coats of color and a couple coats of low lustre clear. Makes vinyl and hard plastic look really nice. I've only used the Landau Black, can't comment on the other colors. But it leaves a nice satin finish, with the low lustre clear topcoat. Dries super quick, and holding up perfect so far! Don't have any interior pics, will try to get some soon.
They make 3 gloss levels of clear, so if you're into that Armor Alled look, try the gloss clear.
http://shop.store.yahoo.com/yourauto...re/semdye.html
I clean the parts with Greased Lightning, then use their Vinyl Prep, 2 or 3 light coats of color and a couple coats of low lustre clear. Makes vinyl and hard plastic look really nice. I've only used the Landau Black, can't comment on the other colors. But it leaves a nice satin finish, with the low lustre clear topcoat. Dries super quick, and holding up perfect so far! Don't have any interior pics, will try to get some soon.
They make 3 gloss levels of clear, so if you're into that Armor Alled look, try the gloss clear.
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Car: '87 t-top, '88 'vert
Originally posted by Kandied91z
get some pics, i've been working with automotive paints and that doesn't fly to well.....
get some pics, i've been working with automotive paints and that doesn't fly to well.....
If I notice any problems with the stuff I'm doing, I'll be the first in line leading the "this stuff sux!" lynch mob, Lol!
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i do not like automotive paint because it leaves the pieces too glossy...i used flat black and it still gave it the armorall look.
i really want to try also corps soft touch paint...
i really want to try also corps soft touch paint...
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Car: '87 t-top, '88 'vert
Here's a pic of a '95 Olds Cutlass leather shifter I did, was originally gray, and the plastic base was greyish brown. I scuffed the plastic with scotch brite, masked off the button (which is glossy plastic) with masking tape, and shot the whole thing with Vinyl Prep. Rinsed it off with a damp cloth, dried, sprayed 3 light coats of Landau Black (which is probably glossier than SEM flat black), and 2 light coats of low lustre clear. This is how it turned out. Looks a bit glossier in the photo than in person, cause it's dark out and bathroom spot was the best light I could find on short notice!
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Car: 1990 RS
Engine: 305
Transmission: T-5
I used SEM, after using their Plastic Prep and wiped dry.
Changed colour from Grey to Medium Graphite for the whole interior, and it turned out great.
Looks just like the factory Medium Graphite on my friends car.
I've found the Krylon paint tends to splatter, and also think it's too glossy for the interior plastics.
Changed colour from Grey to Medium Graphite for the whole interior, and it turned out great.
Looks just like the factory Medium Graphite on my friends car.
I've found the Krylon paint tends to splatter, and also think it's too glossy for the interior plastics.
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