How do you paint interior plastics?, I'm suprised there isn't a sticky on this topic already Options

[THE20V]

Hi,
I am trying to liven up my interior a little, its completely stock at the moment.
I was thinking of painting the plastic trim that is around the stereo, and maybe where the door handle is also.

I was wondering if anyone knew how to get the stereo surround off and also, what preparation is required on the plastic and what paint to use.

Thanks

[mgnt232]

Pretty easy to paint, get krylon paint for plastic (walmart has it). No prep or primer, just goes right on (do light coats to avoid running) And it will stay forever if you dont bang on it. Mines been painted for over a year, all the same. I think someone just didt a thread on taking aaprt the whole interior. Although most pieces are quite self explanatory

The stereo piece is easy too. Pop off the shift boot, if you have one. And the plastic around the shift boot just pops up (no screws) and there are only 2 screws holding the top piece in (must remove bottom piece to see them) then it just pops off with a little pull.

All painted-




What you were talking about


Also something cheap and easy, just a little wiring and fiddling, you can do LEDs here as i did. just some ideas (vents, handle, floor, ect. bad pics)



Also headlight change





This post has been edited by mgnt232: Mar 7, 2011 - 6:45 PM

[THE20V]

Thanks, thats great info. Really appreciate your help.

One last question, when you paint it, would you recommend painting a coat of clear over it to protect it and make it look shiny?