Restoring interior plastic
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Instructor
Joined: Apr 2006
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From: Albany New York
Restoring interior plastic
Hi guys, I goofed big time. I went to Napa, and was looking around for an interior dye. When the guy behind teh counter reccomend this dye that is in a rattle can, I hesitated because I've seen spraypainted interiors before
But he insisted it would work fine. I got home, sprayed the center console lid, and what do you know it came out fine. Then I moved to the center vent stack, and as soon as the paint hit the plastic it instantly bubbled up and looked like crap. I did wash the plastic before I did it with a heavy degreaser and then soap and water, but it still bubbled. Now it looks like ****, and I dont know what to do. How do you guys restore black plastic? The reason I painted it was because it was starting to get very faded. Thanks!
But he insisted it would work fine. I got home, sprayed the center console lid, and what do you know it came out fine. Then I moved to the center vent stack, and as soon as the paint hit the plastic it instantly bubbled up and looked like crap. I did wash the plastic before I did it with a heavy degreaser and then soap and water, but it still bubbled. Now it looks like ****, and I dont know what to do. How do you guys restore black plastic? The reason I painted it was because it was starting to get very faded. Thanks!
Burning Brakes
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 1,097
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From: Richfield Utah
Originally Posted by SteveJG
Hi guys, I goofed big time. I went to Napa, and was looking around for an interior dye. When the guy behind teh counter reccomend this dye that is in a rattle can, I hesitated because I've seen spraypainted interiors before But he insisted it would work fine. I got home, sprayed the center console lid, and what do you know it came out fine. Then I moved to the center vent stack, and as soon as the paint hit the plastic it instantly bubbled up and looked like crap. I did wash the plastic before I did it with a heavy degreaser and then soap and water, but it still bubbled. Now it looks like ****, and I dont know what to do. How do you guys restore black plastic? The reason I painted it was because it was starting to get very faded. Thanks!
But he insisted it would work fine. I got home, sprayed the center console lid, and what do you know it came out fine. Then I moved to the center vent stack, and as soon as the paint hit the plastic it instantly bubbled up and looked like crap. I did wash the plastic before I did it with a heavy degreaser and then soap and water, but it still bubbled. Now it looks like ****, and I dont know what to do. How do you guys restore black plastic? The reason I painted it was because it was starting to get very faded. Thanks!
Race Director
Joined: Nov 2003
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From: Overland Park Kansas
2020 Corvette of the Year Finalist (appearance mods)
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For clear plastic, I've used a tooth polish, then tooth paste, then a wool buffer to get it looking like new again. I bet it would work on black too.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jan 2006
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From: Watkins Glen NY
Honestly, on my dull black pieces in my 85, I just give them a once over every week with armor all on a napkin. Looks fine; just have to keep my windows closed all the time when I'm not driving. Gets dusty faster otherwise.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jul 2005
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From: Gainesville, FL
Originally Posted by Ttime
I have a few piece in my 93 that has that "soft touch" rubber coating that need attention. Ideas?
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