Painting Interior Trim
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Painting Interior Trim
I am changing interior trim from Grey to Black. After I prep and spray should the parts be clear coated?
I am using Adhesion prep, CA Primer and CA Interior Paint.
My concern is the trim may be too shiny if cleared and since the car is a 90 I have no idea if it was shiny at one time or not.
I am using Adhesion prep, CA Primer and CA Interior Paint.
My concern is the trim may be too shiny if cleared and since the car is a 90 I have no idea if it was shiny at one time or not.
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Most interior finishes require a "flattener" to attain the proper "gloss percentage". No plastic interior parts require a clear or I guess one would say "unless specifically recommended" to CTA (cover their a$$).
Way to many acronyms for products - What is CA?
Way to many acronyms for products - What is CA?
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I would think your fine - CA - I've never bought from them or even checked them for any products. New acronym for me!
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I did NOT use any clear coat on panels in my wife's C3, and they matched perfectly with those not needing to be sprayed.
So, I suppose if you are going to do ALL of the interior panels, you could clear coat them as well - your car. But, I'd be concerned about yellowing or fading - based on experience with heat and clear coat... Just a thought.
So, I suppose if you are going to do ALL of the interior panels, you could clear coat them as well - your car. But, I'd be concerned about yellowing or fading - based on experience with heat and clear coat... Just a thought.
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Go to a body shop supply with your interior color code # and buy SEM interior paint products. They have an adhesion promoter and the paint
finish is just as the original. I've used SEM products for years when I was in the body shop business.
I've found that thoroughly cleaning the parts with soap and water first and the letting them dry makes a big difference in the finished product.
Also of note: When I ran a Chevy Dealer body shop, new interior panels with the correct color were not always readily available, so more often that not we had to refinish a replacement panel to match. Always used SEM and never had a problem.
https://www.semproducts.com/
finish is just as the original. I've used SEM products for years when I was in the body shop business.
I've found that thoroughly cleaning the parts with soap and water first and the letting them dry makes a big difference in the finished product.
Also of note: When I ran a Chevy Dealer body shop, new interior panels with the correct color were not always readily available, so more often that not we had to refinish a replacement panel to match. Always used SEM and never had a problem.
https://www.semproducts.com/
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