 Restoring Black Plastic Interior Parts, DIY Methods |
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 Jun 25, 2014 - 9:24 PM
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Looking to restore some of my black plastic interior pieces. My first thought was to use a good UV protected spray paint but I've noticed that some black sprays have a different tone to it; most apparent in direct sunlight. I guess the best way I can describe it is a very-faint brown vs. true black. Wondering if anyone out there has found a good black spray that matches the interior factory black?
Adding a couple of youtube links I found: one is a proper method of re-spraying. The other using a heat gun.... which I NEVER heard of but seems interesting. Interior Plasitc Re-Spray Interior plastic restore using Heat Gun --------------------  |
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Jun 25, 2014 - 9:32 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 23, '12 From Warrior, AL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
I've had good luck with the Dupli-Color stuff before on colour changing, so I'm sure it'll be great for restoring. It's all in the preparation.
I didn't watch the heat gun one, but if I had to guess you barely melt the surface to bring the glossiness back. -------------------- 2001 Miata LS 5-speed
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Jun 26, 2014 - 3:20 AM
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this is what i was recommended at a pro shop
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Jun 26, 2014 - 3:52 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 23, '12 From Warrior, AL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
I was trying to remember the other brand of products out there, and that was it. I've heard good things about the SEM line of dyes.
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Jun 26, 2014 - 8:04 AM
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heat gun method is quite interesting.
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Jun 26, 2014 - 10:36 PM
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This is what I had done. It's professionally painted with primer, a couple base coats and a clear coat, so it looks sick. Not sure how a spray can would make it look. I had a carbon fiber vinyl wrap on everything. When I peeled it off there were weird bubble marks from the adhesive. Had to sand it with 400 grit, then had them painted by a friend that owed me.
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Jun 27, 2014 - 10:39 PM
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SEM products are te way to go
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Jun 28, 2014 - 12:02 AM
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I just got a job at a local automotive paint shop...maybe I'll give that a shot
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