colored door bezels problems
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colored door bezels problems
I ordered red door bezels from mid america they came sat when to put them on and noticed that they were pealing around the edges.Anyone else have this problem?They are going to replace them for me but i hope the new ones are not the sameway.I called and asked what kind of paint they use and was told the paint that is used on the outside of cars.i think differentpaint should be used to paint plastic like vinyl or laquer paint.
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A standard automotive urethane paint can certainly be used on plastic, and is definitely the most desirable topcoat to have for long term durability.
A little prep and a special primer (plastic adhesion promoter) is all that's needed.
If the paint was peeling, the parts were not prepped right, plain and simple. That's a flaw in manufacturing, not a flaw of the paint type.
A little prep and a special primer (plastic adhesion promoter) is all that's needed.
If the paint was peeling, the parts were not prepped right, plain and simple. That's a flaw in manufacturing, not a flaw of the paint type.
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Originally Posted by Y2Kvert4me
A standard automotive urethane paint can certainly be used on plastic, and is definitely the most desirable topcoat to have for long term durability.
A little prep and a special primer (plastic adhesion promoter) is all that's needed.
If the paint was peeling, the parts were not prepped right, plain and simple. That's a flaw in manufacturing, not a flaw of the paint type.
A little prep and a special primer (plastic adhesion promoter) is all that's needed.
If the paint was peeling, the parts were not prepped right, plain and simple. That's a flaw in manufacturing, not a flaw of the paint type.
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I've tried these a couple of times with the same results. They didn't fit well and the paint wasn't very good. Just got a refund and gave up after the second set.
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Originally Posted by ptdrummer54
Hey Charlene, I know you're always looking for mods - have you seen these fender covers yet?
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Originally Posted by 99mallett
I've tried these a couple of times with the same results. They didn't fit well and the paint wasn't very good. Just got a refund and gave up after the second set.
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Originally Posted by Y2Kvert4me
A little prep and a special primer (plastic adhesion promoter) is all that's needed.
If the paint was peeling, the parts were not prepped right, plain and simple. That's a flaw in manufacturing, not a flaw of the paint type.
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WOW those are beautiful fender covers did you make those yourself?
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Originally Posted by charlene
I ordered red door bezels from mid america they came sat when to put them on and noticed that they were pealing around the edges.Anyone else have this problem?They are going to replace them for me but i hope the new ones are not the sameway.I called and asked what kind of paint they use and was told the paint that is used on the outside of cars.i think differentpaint should be used to paint plastic like vinyl or laquer paint.
The nose and rear of your car are flexible and the paint is fine there. They just have to add some kind of flex agent to the paint. I am not sure of the entire process, but it obviously can be done so I would not worry if I were you.
BUT if the next set does not look any better, I'd send them back and look elsewhere for them..
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Originally Posted by 03ELECTRON
i just sent mine back thursday to mid america same problem paint peeling looked at the one still in the bag and it was peeling around the edges also didnt fit all that great either
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Originally Posted by charlene
Did you ever try to repaint them yourself with better paint.The car stores out here have told me if i ever want to try to repaint it should be vinyl paint for inside the car parts because vinyl has a give to it when it is put on plastic.Well i will see what happines with the second set if it is the same problem i will redo them myself.Thanks Charlene
CharleneI had the same prob with mine. Found that the interior paint that MidAmerica sells in the back of their catalog is a better paint for interior plastic and matches better (at least the Lt. Oak) than what they sell already colored. No more scratches or chipping. Even did the trim rings around the A/C vents...Now everything matches the leather.
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Originally Posted by Dr. Dan
Charlene,
I had the same prob with mine. Found that the interior paint that MidAmerica sells in the back of their catalog is a better paint for interior plastic and matches better (at least the Lt. Oak) than what they sell already colored. No more scratches or chipping. Even did the trim rings around the A/C vents...Now everything matches the leather.
Dan
I had the same prob with mine. Found that the interior paint that MidAmerica sells in the back of their catalog is a better paint for interior plastic and matches better (at least the Lt. Oak) than what they sell already colored. No more scratches or chipping. Even did the trim rings around the A/C vents...Now everything matches the leather.
Dan
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Originally Posted by 03ELECTRON
t j
i hope you dont get the ones i just sent back
i hope you dont get the ones i just sent back
But if yours were pealing like mine were i dont i would get yours.
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Originally Posted by TJ VETT
Dam I just ordered a torch red set yesterday and I even have to wait cause there back ordered
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Just paint them yourself. 2 bottles of TR paint from Wal-Mart and 1 bottle of primer = $5. All you have to do is prime, sand, prime, sand, paint, sand, paint, sand. Real easy, takes a couple of hours, usually waiting for paint to dry.