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Old Mar 18, 2010 | 04:00 PM
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I order some paint from Corvette Central to paint my armrests and door latch bezels. I wanted too know, will this paint hold up and is there a good way to prep these parts before painting????
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I order some paint from Corvette Central to paint my armrests and door latch bezels. I wanted too know, will this paint hold up and is there a good way to prep these parts before painting????
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As long as you got the interior DYE paint, that stuff is really good. Make sure the parts are clean and spray a few LIGHT coats and it will work great.

Doesnt work on metal, but great for plastic and material like leather or vinyl.
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As long as you got the interior DYE paint, that stuff is really good. Make sure the parts are clean and spray a few LIGHT coats and it will work great.

Doesnt work on metal, but great for plastic and material like leather or vinyl.
Thanks Dmeesq, I read some threads on a search but no one said anything about prep. I was thinking some rubbing alcohol on a paper towel?
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Thanks Dmeesq, I read some threads on a search but no one said anything about prep. I was thinking some rubbing alcohol on a paper towel?
That would be more than enough
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The tip I got was to was with soap and water then wipe with lacquer thinner. I've done it every time and had very good results.


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Looks nice! I hope I dont end up with a silver/grey arm after painting my armrest
Has anybody had good armrest results???
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Looks nice! I hope I dont end up with a silver/grey arm after painting my armrest
Has anybody had good armrest results???
shouldnt be a problem, people do seats with the dye.
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Originally Posted by dmeesq
...That would be more than enough...
If you wipe the parts two or three times. The intent is to get rid of anything on the surface of the part which could contaminate the dye.

I agree with Mzmgb: soap, water, and lacquer thinner work well.

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If you wipe the parts two or three times. The intent is to get rid of anything on the surface of the part which could contaminate the dye.

I agree with Mzmgb: soap, water, and lacquer thinner work well.

contaminants include silicones that are found in most products used to doll up wour interiors. If you've ever seen that fish egg look it's because surface was not clened well enough. Once you're done and ready to go, do it again.
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