Plastic Dying
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Racer
Joined: Nov 2002
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From: Valdosta GA
Plastic Dying
Let me see if I have this correct. Prep is most important. Use a good degreaser/cleaner. Then use lots of soap and water. Then use a good plastic primer, then paint/dye and finally a good clear coat. Any suggestion on how many coats of primer, paint/dye and clear coat? Should the process be similar to painting a body, with sanding in between? I have 22 year old plastic that is in good shape, but looks like crap (dirt buildup and glue, etc.). :flag
Racer
Joined: Feb 2001
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From: Minneapolis
Re: Plastic Dying (greatgonzoglenn)
It all depends on what you are painting. When I did my armrest and windshield header I got some interior paint mixed at NAPA, with a plasticizer added to keep it flexible. Then I bought one of those aerosol spray adapters to provide the means to apply it, cleaned the parts and painted them.
If you're doing plastic parts you don't want to sand them. It will just wreck the texture that's molded into the plastic.
Wasn't any big deal. Still looks good after over 10 years. :steering:
If you're doing plastic parts you don't want to sand them. It will just wreck the texture that's molded into the plastic.
Wasn't any big deal. Still looks good after over 10 years. :steering:
Safety Car
Joined: Aug 2000
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From: Florham Park NJ Port Credit Ontario
Re: Plastic Dying (greatgonzoglenn)
I re dyed my entire interior and the results were amazing. I get tons of complements. Make sure you really do a good job prepping the parts. I de greased mine several times before I sprayed them.
I just bought the spray on dye from MidAm. I did not use a clear. The results were awesome.
:steering: Stew
I just bought the spray on dye from MidAm. I did not use a clear. The results were awesome.
:steering: Stew
