My interior paint experience
My interior paint experience Well, I was originally going to use automotive paint to get a show quality finish on my interior. However, when I inquired about costs, it was going to be close to $400 for the primer, Sebring Silver, Gloss Black, clear coat, and the reducer. I decided to experiment with different (cheaper) paints before I spent that much. I finally got the show quality finish I was looking for, I will try to get pics up soon. Here were my steps:
1. Sanded down with 60 grit sandpaper and cleaned with rubbing alcohol.
2. Sprayed on 2 coats of Bullydog Adhesive Promoter-15 min. between coats
3. Using Duplicolor High Build Primer, primed the entire piece with 6-7 coats.
4. To get a smooth finish, I used 120, 220, 400, and 800 grit sand paper.
5. Here is where it got difficult. I used 3 different paints (Duplicolor Interior paint, Duplicolor Exterior paint and Krylon Fusion) and did NOT get the results I was looking for. I resanded the pieces and went to Home Depot and go Gloss Black High Performance Enamel. I was going to try the laquer, but that would've interacted badly with the primer. Anyways, after 2 coats of the enamel I was amazed. The black enamel had MUCH more gloss and depth than the other paints I used. It is identical to exterior automotive paint. I did not use a clearcoat.
Like I said, I'll try to get pics up as soon as I can. I have only done the rear hatch speaker panels, I still have everything else to do. I am going to do the backseat panels, a-pillar, door sills, and bottom console in the high gloss black. I am doing all the dash trim, top console and several other detail pieces in high gloss aluminum enamel.
Anyways, I just thought of you would be interested in an easy DIY project that really changes the interior from the bland GM interior to a show quality interior. Definately not for everyone, but I like it.
KEEP ALL FLAMES ON INTERIOR CUSTOMIZING TO YOURSELF!!!
1. Sanded down with 60 grit sandpaper and cleaned with rubbing alcohol.
2. Sprayed on 2 coats of Bullydog Adhesive Promoter-15 min. between coats
3. Using Duplicolor High Build Primer, primed the entire piece with 6-7 coats.
4. To get a smooth finish, I used 120, 220, 400, and 800 grit sand paper.
5. Here is where it got difficult. I used 3 different paints (Duplicolor Interior paint, Duplicolor Exterior paint and Krylon Fusion) and did NOT get the results I was looking for. I resanded the pieces and went to Home Depot and go Gloss Black High Performance Enamel. I was going to try the laquer, but that would've interacted badly with the primer. Anyways, after 2 coats of the enamel I was amazed. The black enamel had MUCH more gloss and depth than the other paints I used. It is identical to exterior automotive paint. I did not use a clearcoat.
Like I said, I'll try to get pics up as soon as I can. I have only done the rear hatch speaker panels, I still have everything else to do. I am going to do the backseat panels, a-pillar, door sills, and bottom console in the high gloss black. I am doing all the dash trim, top console and several other detail pieces in high gloss aluminum enamel.
Anyways, I just thought of you would be interested in an easy DIY project that really changes the interior from the bland GM interior to a show quality interior. Definately not for everyone, but I like it.
KEEP ALL FLAMES ON INTERIOR CUSTOMIZING TO YOURSELF!!!
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The Duplicolor exterior paint works great with about 3-5 coats of clearcoat. Good prep work. That's what makes a good paint job. If you want even more shine, wait a week after painting, them wetsand with 1500 grit and buff with some compound.
Originally Posted by King James
If you spray bombed them at the least I would wet sand and buff them.
Just exactly how is he going to wetsand and buff enamel paint. He said he didn't use any clearcoat.
Why in the heck would I need to wetsand and buff a perfectly smooth, high gloss finish??? It looks great as it is and I'm sure wetsanding it would make it look worse.
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400 dollars is to steep, i own a body shop and if someone wanted small amounts local i would just pour it off my mixing machine. surely someone close could have helped you..... it doesn't matterwhat you do, its still Rattle Canned.
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Originally Posted by kingb
400 dollars is to steep, i own a body shop and if someone wanted small amounts local i would just pour it off my mixing machine. surely someone close could have helped you..... it doesn't matterwhat you do, its still Rattle Canned.
