Hey guys I am brand new to being a Shark owner!

Can you guys tell what is the best way to dye or paint the e brake console and door pulls handles or any other interior parts. I have ordered some of the spray can dye does it work well and how should I prep it. I know this is probably basic stuff to you guys but I have to start somewhere as I have a whole lot to learn. Just trying to do little cosmetic stuff that I can handle before getting into the heavy stuff. I hope to learn alot from you guys

thanks

D

p.s. The interior is 69 saddle in color

 

Welcome!!

I'd say make sure there is no grease or oil before you dye the parts. No idea what to use- I'm sure someone else will jump in.

 

I used the dye from Willcox on a few of my interior pieces. I am not a very good painter, but the dye is very forgiving. I wiped down all the pieces with lacqur(sp) thinner before spraying them. The first coat looks very bad, doesn't look like it's going to work, and even when the 2nd is applied, but it dries very nice. I would say just paint it like normal, use light coats and plan on multiple coats

 

I use an interior dye from corvette america that is very good. Griot's sells a paint prep solvent that will remove any grease, oil, silicone ,etc. prior to applying the dye.

 

use acetone and some really fine scotch brite pads to clean and abrade the surface

 

DO NOT use acetone on plastic parts....they will melt. It will mar the surface and the grain will show the damage. Use alcohol...it will cut the grease AND it will wash off with water [alcohol is soluble in both]. Once clean and then washed and dried, you can use a primer or just shoot it with the dye. I did not prime mine and had no trouble; I used SEM vinyl dye from an auto paint supply store. Just don't put it on very thick, as it is very thin and will easily run. You can put another coat on in 10-15 minutes and you can coat it as many times as you want. I never had to put more than 2 coats on anything...it covered quite well.

 

Hiyas elway

 

Can't add much more to what has already been said (I did similar prep steps when painting my console years ago), but congratulations on buying a great year car. (Pardon my bias here. )

 

greg

 

I've done several interiors and I agree with most of what's been said but I would add a couple things that haven't been mentioned. Here's what I'd do.

1. After removing the piece from the car (yes, I've seen some try to paint them in place) wash it down good with a fairly strong cleaner. I recommend Simply Green used full strength. Do the part front and back. The reason for cleaning the back too is if there's any dust or dirt back there you don't want it dislodge and end up in your paint.

2. Clean the areas you are going to paint a second time and this time scrub it with a scotch brite pad. Don't go overboard here, the idea is rough up the old surface enough to give it a little tooth for the new paint to grab hold to. If you rub too hard or too long you can actually start to sand off the texture of the piece.

3. After the part is totally dry, front and back, cracks and creases, wipe it down with a wax and grease remover available from most paint stores (these are very mild solvents and shouldn't hurt the plastics). I would stay away from acetone and lacquer thinner as these could damage the plastics. Let it dry again.

4. Spray on your first coat very light, you will barely notice any coverage. Let it dry for about 10 minutes, and then continue with additional coats ever 10 minutes. These coats should also be light but not as light as the first. It will probably take 3 or 4 coats for good coverage.

5. Let the parts dry a few hours before you handle them.

One additional note: The paint does not like very high humidity. If it's too high the paint will dry very dull and uneven. I would recommend not spraying at over 70% humidity.

By the way my white '69 vert has a saddle interior too. Good luck with the car and congratulations.

Hope this helps,

Steve