interior paint, whats the best kind? Options

[Valo666]

Im plannin on painting the center console, vents, speaker covers and the trim on the door where the window switches are. I went to a local shop called performance improvements n they have "Interior paint - Perfect for carpet, plastics and every thing else", but the thing is they want $22 a can so i was wondering what kinda paint would b the best n will only run a few bucks a can. Also when duing the center console i want to paint really close to where the clock is..is there a way 2 remove the clock??

[kristinw85]

my interior is real car paint with a clear coat, plus all the fur. its very strong and will never flake or fade

[DeW_H0e_GT]

i've used a paint from "krylon for plastics"...it should run you no more than $4 a can..had good results from them...and they dry real fast..nice product...

[red94celicagt]

as for the clock...masking tape works wonders...just cover the entire clock in masking tape and make sure none of the tape is covering the trim...should work just fine.

Also, a hard lesson I had to learn...use a LOT of thin layers and let each layer dry completely before starting the next...my integra interior looked like sh*t cuz I was in too much of a hurry...good thing I wrecked the bastard and got my celica thank god for insurance

[Seth6Gen]

the krylon for plastics works really fuucking well... no clear coat needed, its bright and looks fantastic!

[FAQdaWorld]

wtf?!? fur tell me ur kidding?

[rockstarbass1]

this krylon for plastics, does it give a glossy like exterior paint look?? also would they ahve like not normal colors? like metalic red?

[kristinw85]

wtf?!? fur tell me ur kidding?
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yeah its fur but its fake i bought it at jo ann fabrics, but is soft

[Celica_Kid95st]

wtf?!? fur tell me ur kidding?
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yeah its fur but its fake i bought it at jo ann fabrics, but is soft
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No offense but r u a guy? If so i dont no if the fur is such a good idea.

[red94celicagt]

kristinw...hmmm...my money would go on female

[Valo666]

i tryed the krylon stuff 2day..turned out great..i just gotta wet sand it to get some of the pitting cleared up and then im gonna clear coat it..but yea..its wicked looking

[rockstarbass1]

lol this is a stupid question but what is wet sanding? what do you use? and how doesnt it scratch the paint up to where it looks bad

[elvasoshexai]

do these interior paints crack/peel after a while? i've heard bad stuff about painting interiors

[Smlogg]

do these interior paints crack/peel after a while? i've heard bad stuff about painting interiors
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after a long time, maybe, but it shouldnt if you give it a good finishing coat. Besides, if it does, just sand it back down to the plastic and repaint it, or get new dash inserts. Personally, I plan on redoing my inserts eventually, but not for a few years, so if / when it happens, I guess that will be convenient for me. As for the clock, it and most other pieces that fit into the inserts (such as vents, knobs, etc) are locked in by wedges of plastic that can be pushed down to remove them, or the plastic around them can be lifted up. You can use a small flat head screw driver.

This post has been edited by Smlogg: May 26, 2005 - 6:11 PM

[kristinw85]

HELLO!!!!! KRISTIN IM A GIRL!!!! ever met a guy named kristin?????
what girls cant have nice rides?

This post has been edited by kristinw85: May 26, 2005 - 6:14 PM

[Shodog1054]

How durable is doing this? I would like to do it but don’t want to do it now then 3 months down the road have to do it again. It sounds simple enough if you just take your time. How long has this lasted for someone who has actually done it?

[Smlogg]

How durable is doing this?  I would like to do it but don’t want to do it now then 3 months down the road have to do it again.  It sounds simple enough if you just take your time.  How long has this lasted for someone who has actually done it?
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You are painting plastic. There is nothing special about it, really. Ever paint models as a kid? If you use the right primer, paint, and finish, it will last a long time.

[rockstarbass1]

How durable is doing this?  I would like to do it but don’t want to do it now then 3 months down the road have to do it again.  It sounds simple enough if you just take your time.  How long has this lasted for someone who has actually done it?
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You are painting plastic. There is nothing special about it, really. Ever paint models as a kid? If you use the right primer, paint, and finish, it will last a long time.
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well i have never painted a model but i have seen some that have, and they look like crap and i dont want my car to turn out like that

[darksecret]

I used used Dupli-Color Sealer Primer and Krylon for Plastics and got this:

That white thing next to the stereo isn't a chip I probably a cig ash and I know my CD player screen is broke, it ate my CD and wouldn't give it back so I punched it, j/k. Be careful when wet sanding the plastic stuf I used 600 grit and it takes the gloss out.