Street Rat

On this? It's a kind of fiberboard.

Easy Mike

Sem.

Street Rat

Can I just spray the black? Do I need to do use all of these?

NONN37

the middle one, you can use wax and grease remover or dish soap and water to scrub off all the dirt and grime with a fine scotchbrite.

The 3rd one tacks up the surface material im not sure what it is but its a solvent spray that lighly softens the top surface so the paint melts into the plastic. its good on hard plastic smooth surfaces or hi wear item, or color changes.
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If you are just going for a refresh on that part, I would try a stiff bristle brush and dish soap/degreaser/simple green and water to clean up the vinyl since its already black.

not all blacks are the same if you respray that piece you will need to do the t tops as well or itll stick out.

Ive also had good luck just cleaning it up with dish soap and scotch pad. then spraying light coats. never had flaking problems.

DKM-106

Sem vinyl prep and Sem landau black.

Street Rat

I'm convinced it's plastic coating over a type of fiberboard. Well maybe it's vinyl?
Here's some pics. You tell me.

Street Rat

This^^^^

NONN37

yes.
its a vinyl skin over the backing board. thats how many dashboard and interior pieces are made.
you dont need to paint the board. it shouldnt show. just dont saturate the board with water/cleaners.

derekderek

I thought for a minute he was making wooden T-tops!

Street Rat

Lucky me. My local auto parts had these in stock. Pricey stuff for sure.

Thanks for the responses. I'm painting tomorrow.

Street Rat

I used these two products on the vinyl piece today. Two coats and it looked like new.

DKM-106

Glad it worked out for you. Looks great!

Street Rat

DKM-106
Thanks for your input on my thread.
There were so many different colors of black at the parts store. I would never have gotten the correct one without your suggestion.
Products were easy to use and forgiving on excessive application areas.

Craig