N34Stryker

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I have been doing some searching and found a few products that people use. What is the process for painting interior panels (hard plastics such as kick panels, sail panels, etc)? I got some (dupli-color) vinyl and fabric paint, but it left a powdery film. It said dash parts, but I guess they meant the pad and not hard plastics. Do you just clean with a good cleaner and then spray? I guess the more important question is what products do you use, and do you use a clear coat to cover it? Thanks guys

Smithwick88

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I have been looking into hydrographics for my T/A on the Phoenix Imaging website:

www.phoenix-image.com/HydroGraphics.htm

PUNISHER TA

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I will be using SEM paint, Its a very wellknown name, and is supposed to be the best.

They have the paint, and also a clear coat, so it doesnt get sticky

Wisp

I used Bulldog adhesion promoter, and SEM paints. The results are very good. The process I used was:

1. sand the surface lightly with 800 grit (wetsand).
2. Clean with water. Let Dry. Clean with mineral spirits and a lint free cloth and rinse/dry again.
3. Applied Bulldog according to the directions.
4. Applied SEM color coat elastometric paint. 6 Coats spaced out according to the directions. Waited 48 hours.
5. lightly Wet sanded with 1400 grit and cleaned with water and let dry.
6. Applied SEM color coat clear coat. 3 coats.

If my car wasn't in the shop for some old lady backing into me I'd post some pictures, but I think that the above should give you a good basis. Oh from what I found out, preparation is the critical factor. The cleaner the surface the better the results Also, patience patience patience.

Joshiedoom

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Dont use mineral spirits.. it is oil. Use wax and grease remover.

Almost 300k on this interior...

Rustoleum makes the paint at autozone.

Wisp

Hence, the rinse/dry again

Seriously tho, a true degreaser would be more effective. Your post reminded me of that I rinsed the stuff off with a pressure washer. Not a garden hose.

N34Stryker

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OK, thanks for the replies guys. I was just curious, I don't want to make it gloss, just slightly change the color. Do I need to clear the spray paint to make it not tacky, or what. I am not trying to make the interior look like the exterior paint, just change and freshen the interior. Thanks again

PUNISHER TA

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Well SEM paint is not supposed to be tacky alone, but they do reccomend to use their clean also, because some people report it getting tacky.

I dont feel like chancing it.

Wisp

With SEM paint the surface didn't become tacky when dry. Using their Satin Gloss clear would ensure it's not too glossy. The affect was very subtle. You can use any color you like.