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03-04-2002, 11:34 AM

ok i read somewhere that you can take ot all of the trim an paint it.( i think it was here just cant find it) ok what kind of paint should i use?
also what about the rest of the dash?how can i paint that can i sand it and paint it also?? help please

03-06-2002, 02:56 AM

ya you can paint those trim pieces and intieror pieces just take tons of time doing it.

i would do the intierior pieces first to make sure that you like how it looks and that it matches you cars paint. Go to the local paint store and have them mix a special batch of paint that matches you paint exactly. then take your time doing it(set aside an entire day).

you may slightly sand them with very fine grit paper and use primer for you first coat and then a few light coats of paint and some primer. the guys at the paint store will tell you exactly how to do it!!

*Whtehnda93DXSdn* · 03-07-2002, 07:06 PM

there is a DIY in the Articles & News Section of HS so you know...

for small pieces I've heard alot of people recommend the Testor Model paint as that works real well on plastic. I personally used a light sanding on my dash then used a base of White Vinyl paint and then covered that w/ YEllow Krylon. That's how I personally did mine but the best advice as given previously is to take your time and don;t rush it at all what so ever....

Hope this might help...

03-07-2002, 10:31 PM

Ya i just painted all my interior and it makes such a diference. I primed it then painted it qith red Krylon. It only took me like 3 hours but i only did the door trims and the air vents. But it is a very cheap way to make your car stand out.

03-20-2002, 03:12 PM

i'm currently working on my interior. (get pics up when mostly done) doing mine black/red/white. here's how i'm doing mine:

plastics:
1. sand w/ 150 sandpaper until it's all rough, then sand again with 200 to smooth it out.
2. 2 light coats of primer wait til their totally dry, then take a brillo pad and sand the primer lightly, to smooth it out
3. 2 to 3 light coats of the paint (flat, not glossy) and brillo them lightly to smooth them out
4. spray with high gloss over coat let dry and your done w/ the plastics

vinyl:
1. whipe off with a wrag
2. take a brillo pad and rubbing alcohol (takes off any grease/armor all) and drys it out.
3. painted w/ black vinyl paint. (i found some vinyl/leather paint at a shoe repair shop, this paint is designed to be used on vinyl and lether shoes, so it's real durable.)
4. let it dry

*KwikR6* · 03-22-2002, 06:22 PM

You don't even need to use sand paper...the best way if your not to sure about sanding your dash...is used scotch brite. (spelling??) and dish soap. it'll take all the oil out and clean it up great to be painted.

03-24-2002, 01:15 PM

if you want that smooth finish then you are going to have to spray a lot coats of primer and or paint, but if you want that texture look then you can use about 3 coats of paint and make sure you use clearcoat it will protect it when you do decide to clean it.

03-04-2002, 11:34 AM	#1
bokeylude Posts: n/a	interior ok i read somewhere that you can take ot all of the trim an paint it.( i think it was here just cant find it) ok what kind of paint should i use? also what about the rest of the dash?how can i paint that can i sand it and paint it also?? help please

03-07-2002, 07:06 PM	#3
Whtehnda93DXSdn It has 4 Doors... Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Fredericksburg,Va Age: 50 Posts: 907	there is a DIY in the Articles & News Section of HS so you know... for small pieces I've heard alot of people recommend the Testor Model paint as that works real well on plastic. I personally used a light sanding on my dash then used a base of White Vinyl paint and then covered that w/ YEllow Krylon. That's how I personally did mine but the best advice as given previously is to take your time and don;t rush it at all what so ever.... Hope this might help... __________________ Another good forum site: Tuners Alliance

03-22-2002, 06:22 PM	#6
KwikR6 Mind Blowing Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Cloud 69 Age: 45 Posts: 8,871	You don't even need to use sand paper...the best way if your not to sure about sanding your dash...is used scotch brite. (spelling??) and dish soap. it'll take all the oil out and clean it up great to be painted. __________________ I JDM. I My Honda The epitome of stupidity is expressed so fluidly with the shity lyric theory you try to spit at me. I CAN'T WAIT FOR SUMMER!!!

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03-06-2002, 02:56 AM	#2
Quist Posts: n/a	ya you can paint those trim pieces and intieror pieces just take tons of time doing it. i would do the intierior pieces first to make sure that you like how it looks and that it matches you cars paint. Go to the local paint store and have them mix a special batch of paint that matches you paint exactly. then take your time doing it(set aside an entire day). you may slightly sand them with very fine grit paper and use primer for you first coat and then a few light coats of paint and some primer. the guys at the paint store will tell you exactly how to do it!!

03-07-2002, 10:31 PM	#4
NCSTYLE Posts: n/a	Ya i just painted all my interior and it makes such a diference. I primed it then painted it qith red Krylon. It only took me like 3 hours but i only did the door trims and the air vents. But it is a very cheap way to make your car stand out.

03-20-2002, 03:12 PM	#5
LoTeK002 Posts: n/a	i'm currently working on my interior. (get pics up when mostly done) doing mine black/red/white. here's how i'm doing mine: plastics: 1. sand w/ 150 sandpaper until it's all rough, then sand again with 200 to smooth it out. 2. 2 light coats of primer wait til their totally dry, then take a brillo pad and sand the primer lightly, to smooth it out 3. 2 to 3 light coats of the paint (flat, not glossy) and brillo them lightly to smooth them out 4. spray with high gloss over coat let dry and your done w/ the plastics vinyl: 1. whipe off with a wrag 2. take a brillo pad and rubbing alcohol (takes off any grease/armor all) and drys it out. 3. painted w/ black vinyl paint. (i found some vinyl/leather paint at a shoe repair shop, this paint is designed to be used on vinyl and lether shoes, so it's real durable.) 4. let it dry

03-24-2002, 01:15 PM	#7
lx4life Posts: n/a	if you want that smooth finish then you are going to have to spray a lot coats of primer and or paint, but if you want that texture look then you can use about 3 coats of paint and make sure you use clearcoat it will protect it when you do decide to clean it.