Interior Paint to Use?
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Melting Slicks
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From: TEXAS - you mean there are other states?
Interior Paint to Use?
Since I have my entire interior out, I was unsure as to whether I should try to paint various interior pieces.
Maybe I should leave well enough alone..... For example, my gauge cluster looks great except for 3 or 4 tiny marks..... my console metal plate shows a bit of wear at places, but overall lookss good.
I was concerned about painting it and it peeling, or being unable to make the chrome leters and protrusions from looking good. I guess wiping the chrome areas while the paint is wet would work. And of course what type/finish of paint to use.
Just thought I would check with you gurus......appreciate your time :smash:
[Modified by kaiserbud, 12:58 PM 5/3/2003]
Maybe I should leave well enough alone..... For example, my gauge cluster looks great except for 3 or 4 tiny marks..... my console metal plate shows a bit of wear at places, but overall lookss good.
I was concerned about painting it and it peeling, or being unable to make the chrome leters and protrusions from looking good. I guess wiping the chrome areas while the paint is wet would work. And of course what type/finish of paint to use.
Just thought I would check with you gurus......appreciate your time :smash:
[Modified by kaiserbud, 12:58 PM 5/3/2003]
Racer
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From: Somewhere Texas
Re: Interior Paint to Use? (kaiserbud)
I used Krylon semi-flat to paint my gauge cluster and center console area around the shift plate. I masekd off the shift pattern before painting--a pain in the neck. The paint job was done about4 yearws ago. still looks good and no peeling. If I had just a couple of scratches on the center cluster I'd try to touch up with a small brush. The console would probably be easier to paint and then wipe the chrome with a thinner dipped rag--very carefully. Good Luck.
Melting Slicks
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From: Long Island NY
Re: Interior Paint to Use? (kaiserbud)
In a related question...I'm sure this is common...the area where the keys hit the steering colunm, the paint is all gone. What's the best way to touch up without taking out the colunm? I hate to spray, because even masking off the area, it has to all over the place. Will brush on look good? I don't think so.
[Modified by mvftw, 1:32 PM 5/12/2003]
[Modified by mvftw, 1:32 PM 5/12/2003]
Le Mans Master
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From: Orlando Floriduh
Re: Interior Paint to Use? (mvftw)
I use an Air brush for interior touch up. You can eliminate the overspray with a little practice and careful masking. The results from an air brush are FAR superior to spray cans in every way. The finish is much better too. A good air brush with a #3 or 4 tip is great for fine detailing in the engine bay also. You can get a pretty good one fo around $50 and you'll love it.
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Melting Slicks
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From: TEXAS - you mean there are other states?
Re: Interior Paint to Use? (bluevetteman)
I understand the airbrush , but there would still be overspray - muchless a color differential. The color differential is almost impossible to avoid.
Open to more discussion though - thanks :yesnod:
Open to more discussion though - thanks :yesnod:
Melting Slicks
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From: Long Island NY
Re: Interior Paint to Use? (kaiserbud)
I have Oyster, so the colunm in now black where the paint rubbed off. I figure air brushing and feathering the edges should look better then Oyster & Black...The overspray shouldn't be too bad with the air brush...I hope...others please comment...
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Re: Interior Paint to Use? (mvftw)
There is a very minimal amount of over spray but after a short learning curve, you can control an air brush so that really isn't an issue. Blending is a matter of practice and technique. I suggest a dual action type as they are more versitile. There are special blending clears and thinners if you need to have perfection. Some custom shops that use air brushes may be able to do it for you cheaper that you might think.