vinyl paint on metal ?
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Racer
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From: Brandon Manitoba
vinyl paint on metal ?
I am redoing my vinyl interior parts with vinyl paint and I need to also do the steering column parts and the ashtray door on the console . The difference being that they are made of white metal , not vinyl. Can they be painted with the vinyl paint so they will match the surrounding parts ? Thanx Brent
Drifting
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From: The only Corvettes in Highett Victoria
Yes, maybe......
It worked for me, but I gave the steering column a good clean up with thinners first. I used VHT vinyl spray and did it over a year ago and although I haven't yet driven the car, there are no signs of it coming off. I get in and out of the car a lot while working on it and it doesn't budge. I'd say go for it, but make sure the metal parts are clean first.
Regards from Down Under
aussiejohn
Regards from Down Under
aussiejohn
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From: Charlotte North Carolina
I agree, used it on the column and horn cap. just wipe down with a cleaner and primed (Kraylon metal primer). Let it dry for a few days before working around it.
It will scratch easy untill cured.
It will scratch easy untill cured.
I gave it a light sanding and cleaned really well with alcohol and sprayed with VERY light coats. Came out perfect, matches vinyl to a tee. 
