Painting interior trim. Help!
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Originally Posted by TAHotRada98
Hey F-Brother's
Just wondering what kind of paint some of you guys used for interior trim.
Just wondering what kind of paint some of you guys used for interior trim.
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From: Tulare,CA.
Your best bet would be take your parts to an automotive paint shop.Otherwise if you want to do it yourself,and you want your parts to actually be the same color and be as "smooth" as your stock paint job,be ready for a "LONG" process!!I have about 10-12 hours in radio bezel and the two heater/ac vents!(PPG CERTIFIED"BLUE and SILVER and 15+ years in automotive refinishing).Any additional questions SSZSLP@aol.com,gladly will help you do them ""RIGHT""!
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Verdad Gallardo On The Tree
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From: Tulare,CA.
You can still see the ""grain"" in it,(means no priming or sanding to fill in),which means in all no matter how much clear is applied(hard to tell if you did)it will never ""look"" like the car's finish!!Again not bashing,not to offend.
Just a couple of my thoughts on this. If you are going to paint your interior trim, match it to your outside color, gives a nice factory look. Second, I have had HORRIBLE expiriences with Duplicolor paint. If you are going to use Duplicolor, allow no more than 10 minutes between coats, or else the paint will wrinkle. I'd say 3-4 coats of color, and 2 or clear. Make sure to get a can of clear that has the mixing ball in it, for some reason a lot of them didnt come with any. They are supposed to have them to find one that does. If you can't, mix it VERY well.
I would have a shop do it for you. I did all the prep work on my interior trim and had my friend that painted my car mix me a custom color. The paint he used was some kind of flexible paint for plastic so it just doesnt chip off. Heres how it came out. The color has a 2 tone kind of look to it that almost matchs the color of my car.
Last edited by WICKED SS; Dec 24, 2003 at 03:53 PM.
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From: Waldorf, MD
I used an interior/exterior can(s) of paint that I purchased from an Auto Parts store. Put 3 good coats on it, but no clear for me. I tested it out on something and thought it made the black look "hazy".
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If somebody would be so kind and tell me how to post pictures on site(do not have digital camera yet),I will gladly show you what my finished pieces looked like,and then when you are interested in having yours done,pm or email me for the details! SSZSLP@aol.com
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From: michigan; where even our licens plates rust
Originally Posted by SSZSLP
"Teal", why not take the time and ""do it right""??Not bashing,just curious?
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From: Central Indiana Honors: 4th grade spelling bee contestant
I myself like both variations...the visible grain and the smooth look. It all depends on what makes you happy! I've contemplated painting some interior pieces, but can't seem to get myself to do it.....
