What colours have you used? What types of paint? Photos of how it came up?
I'm going for a really matted black finish on an LH SL/R dash, and maybe having the flat panel section in a dark grey for something a bit different (not going for Portland silver or anything). Don't want much gloss if any. Would 'GMH Black' be a good option?
Any examples of what you did/how it came up would be greatly appreciated, doesn't matter what car it's on; I just wanna see the finish.
Cheers
- Heath
Painted dashboards or other interior components
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Heath
, Aug 02 2007 08:07 PM
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#1
Posted 02 August 2007 - 08:07 PM
#2
Posted 03 August 2007 - 09:31 PM
Acryllic type paints may melt plastic, either buy the pre mix pressure pack paint especially for interior use or go to a auto paint supplier and buy the interior paint for a spray gun, its pre mixed to use straight from the tin. You can get it mixed in factory colours or custom mixed colour.
Never had a problem tho some colours can wear thru in high wear areas such as console lids and seat boulsters but it is easy touch up.
Never had a problem tho some colours can wear thru in high wear areas such as console lids and seat boulsters but it is easy touch up.
#3
Posted 03 August 2007 - 10:03 PM
if you want a matt black finish, buy "anti Glare Black" in the spray can, you can buy it in most auto stores
#4
Posted 03 August 2007 - 11:31 PM
Will look into both options... thanks guys
#5
Posted 04 August 2007 - 11:21 AM
Heath, Get a Plastic Primer to use first, i got my can from autobahn, it was about $14. Then u can use any paint on it and it will stick no problems.
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#6
Posted 04 August 2007 - 11:34 AM
I hadn't actually considered priming it... not a bad idea. Does that mean I don't have to sand or am I being a little optimistic?
#7
Posted 04 August 2007 - 12:09 PM
Just give it a light sand anyway, This Plastic primer is just clear and allows paint to be stuck to it. You could probably get away with just hitting it with wax and grease remover, then the plastic primer and not need to sand.
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#8
Posted 04 August 2007 - 01:01 PM
Mask up your windscreen before you start spraying
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