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 Jun 24 2008, 11:05 AM
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QUOTE(GunsmythKustums @ Jun 24 2008, 03:11 AM) heres what i would do... goto a hobbie store. (hobbietown USA...etc.) and buy some paints for model cars...they are only like $2 a bottle if that. then take out what your going to paint...lay them out on a piece of news paper...before you paint get 500 to 1000 grit (preferibly both) sandpaper. sand down the area you are going to paint. use the rough stuff first then the smoother stuff (500 then 1000). this will get the coating and other junk off then using the smooth stuff to clear off the sctratches. if you can find higher grit, then thats even better. NOTE: be vary easy on the pressure..you are just trying to "clean" the area before you paint it. if there is very small scratches in the plastic that will show then dont worry. it will help the paint bond to the plastic. Make sure you get model paint primer and put that on first..maybe 2 to 3 coats...then paint your stuff...before putting it back in. sand off the paint from the area that is not showing. a great way to get an even coat and a good thickness is to pour the paint into a bowl that your parts will fit into and, using some wire coat hangers (pulled apart) dip the parts into the paint and hang them over the newspaper or drop cloth..once it dries you can use a model scalpal and carefully clean off the lumps or "imperfections"..then re install and enjoy..
P.S. if you do it this way..post up some pics of the finished product..
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For the love of god.. NO. If you do it, do it the right way. Either have SC-Customs do it or find another company to do it, unless you have the equipment to do it right yourself. Hobby Paint is NOT how you do it. http://store.sc-customs.com/index.php?main...products_id=114
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Jun 24 2008, 12:47 PM
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QUOTE(crypticpb @ Jun 24 2008, 12:09 PM) Krylon makes a paint specific for plastic
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Krylon also makes paint for metal, but do you paint a car with Krylon? No.
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Jun 24 2008, 03:05 PM
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QUOTE(njzfinest247 @ Jun 23 2008, 11:36 PM) alright so i want to paint some specific parts of the interior. for example the vents and and the center console. I want to paint it red so what type of paint would i use and where can i find this paint? thanks guys
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first off, paint is not really what you are looking for. paint will fade, scratch, and chip. what you need is vinyl dye. here is a great site to get some. you can also get fabric dye to change the color of your carpet, head liner, seats, and seat belts. http://www.google.com/products?num=100&hl=...snum=1&ct=titlemake sure if you use this stuff, you prep the plastic the way it tells you to. sand it, wash it, dry it, whatever it calls for, do it proper and let it cure the amount of time it calls for. it will provide you with color that won't scratch off, chip off, and fades just like your plastic would. using paint will not last anywhere near as long as this stuff does. there is no real need for a shop if you can be patient and follow the instructions for it.
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Jun 24 2008, 03:56 PM
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QUOTE(Linkin @ Jun 24 2008, 01:23 PM) bbs 404
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sorry about that i fixed it. look up any of the in spray can formula's they work great.
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Jun 24 2008, 04:37 PM
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QUOTE(bullet_bike_syke69 @ Jun 24 2008, 03:05 PM) there is no real need for a shop if you can be patient and follow the instructions for it.
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There really is no need for a shop to do anything if you have the tools, knowledge, and patience. Why buy clothes when you can make your own? Why have some clean your house when you can clean it yourself? Why go out to eat when you can make dinner yourself? Regardless how well you follow directions, DYI projects are first time attempts by an amateur to have a end result which meets a specific level of satisfaction. That level obviously depends on their expectations, which obviously varies greatly if you walk outside and see what some people call "quality". If you're looking to match the exterior color of a vehicle, that will not be accomplished through dye.
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Jun 24 2008, 04:49 PM
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yes this is true, but the topic starter didn't specify exterior color matching.
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Jun 24 2008, 07:26 PM
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QUOTE(crypticpb @ Jun 24 2008, 05:01 PM) Sounds like someone is pushing his "services" for a simple project that can be accomplished through careful prep work and dying/painting
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I don't think that's what he's attempting at all, he's right, home dye jobs can look like ****, get it done right if you want it to look right
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Jun 24 2008, 08:00 PM
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QUOTE(Linkin @ Jun 24 2008, 07:26 PM) I don't think that's what he's attempting at all, he's right, home dye jobs can look like ****, get it done right if you want it to look right
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+1 if you notice he said, have his shop or "find another company to do it." He is simply recommending professional services. i've done everything from krylon to vinyl dye and have had horrible results. in the end the krylon with some sand paper worked the best but the sand paper caused the plastic to be "fuzzy" looking.
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Jun 24 2008, 10:02 PM
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QUOTE(crypticpb @ Jun 24 2008, 05:01 PM) Sounds like someone is pushing his "services" for a simple project that can be accomplished through careful prep work and dying/painting
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I guess everyone here failed to read what I wrote... I'll quote it: QUOTE Either have SC-Customs do it or find another company to do it, unless you have the equipment to do it right yourself. Is that pushing MY services??
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Jun 25 2008, 02:17 AM
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QUOTE(pwee05 @ Jun 24 2008, 06:00 PM) +1 if you notice he said, have his shop or "find another company to do it." He is simply recommending professional services.
i've done everything from krylon to vinyl dye and have had horrible results. in the end the krylon with some sand paper worked the best but the sand paper caused the plastic to be "fuzzy" looking.
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anyone can say that they have seen bad results, i mean even the best auto shops in the world have bad days. (thats how mod employees get fired) when working with a colorant such as vinyl dye, it is key to follow the directions perfect to the T. no professional service is needed when you actually follow the instructions. in regards to painting your interior plastics with spray can paint. no matter the condition of the surface, sanding is vital to the adhesion of the primer. do not just spray paint directly on the plastics even if its the special rust-o-leum plastic paint. (trust me i know my paint products) always sand, and always primer! no quick jobs unless 2 months later you want to touch up all the scratches, cracks, nicks, and peeled off paint spots. plastic looking fuzzy? remember that fine grit between coat sand paper, or fine grit wet sanding paper will give you the best and smoothest results. (once your surface is dry always use tack cloth) IMO fine grit wet sanding paper FTW. not trying to step on anybodies toes, but if the topic starter lived near SC, i could see a possibility for him to recommend his services. its not that what SC said doesn't point that he recommends a professional job being done. its that he offered his services without even knowing where njzfinest247 lives! i highly doubt his shop is going to price match, or even come close to price matching what a local shop where njzfinest247 lives. what if he lives in California? could end up costing him twice as much with shipping prices and everything. unless njzfinest247 lives near him there was no need to offer his shop services unless hes was going to cut the shipping costs off. sorry if this post was too big for you.
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Jun 25 2008, 06:44 AM
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QUOTE(bullet_bike_syke69 @ Jun 25 2008, 02:17 AM) anyone can say that they have seen bad results, i mean even the best auto shops in the world have bad days. (thats how mod employees get fired) when working with a colorant such as vinyl dye, it is key to follow the directions perfect to the T. no professional service is needed when you actually follow the instructions.
in regards to painting your interior plastics with spray can paint. no matter the condition of the surface, sanding is vital to the adhesion of the primer. do not just spray paint directly on the plastics even if its the special rust-o-leum plastic paint. (trust me i know my paint products) always sand, and always primer! no quick jobs unless 2 months later you want to touch up all the scratches, cracks, nicks, and peeled off paint spots.
plastic looking fuzzy? remember that fine grit between coat sand paper, or fine grit wet sanding paper will give you the best and smoothest results. (once your surface is dry always use tack cloth) IMO fine grit wet sanding paper FTW.
not trying to step on anybodies toes, but if the topic starter lived near SC, i could see a possibility for him to recommend his services. its not that what SC said doesn't point that he recommends a professional job being done. its that he offered his services without even knowing where njzfinest247 lives! i highly doubt his shop is going to price match, or even come close to price matching what a local shop where njzfinest247 lives. what if he lives in California? could end up costing him twice as much with shipping prices and everything. unless njzfinest247 lives near him there was no need to offer his shop services unless hes was going to cut the shipping costs off.
sorry if this post was too big for you.
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WHen his location says "USA", who is to know? Remember - I did say: Either have SC-Customs do it or find another company to do it, unless you have the equipment to do it right yourself, which you keep overloooking. Lastly - 85% of our clients send things to us for work, VERY few are actually local. In fact, now that I think about it - I think the closest someone has lived to us who wanted to get something done about their interior was in PA (approx 5 hours and was shipped).
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