>do B13 sentras come in white?
No. Your grey interior is the closest to white.
>if not how do i
>paint it? what kind of paint can i use and will it look good?
You can paint your interior, but it is laborious, takes a long time and the
paint is pricey. I have done it, and here's what produced the best results:
1)Remove the pieces in question and wash them with soapy water in the bath
tub. Rinse them thoroughly and then scrub them with a rag soaked in mineral
spirits. You are done when the rag comes off *TOTALLY* clean and the plastic
gets a milky white haze on its surface. It will look like crap, which means
the surface is ready to be painted. Sanding is not necessary or advisable
2)Get an adhesion promoter for painting bumpers and plastic trim. I use this
stuff called Bond-Aid, which can be found at AutoZone, I believe. Follow the
directions on the can--a few light coats of this and you are done. Just make
sure you have an even coating all over the surface of the part. This stuff
is clear, but it is shiny, so you should be able to see any spots you
missed.
*DO NOT SKIP THIS STEP!!!* The adhesion promoter won't make the part look
any better, but it is the only thing that will keep the paint on the part in
the long run. Trust me on this.
3)Using PlastiKote primer for flexible plastic parts(available at Advance
Auto), lay down several light coats. This step is also very necessary. The
primer comes in several colors, but I the most common is a light gray/white.
This stuff is about $7 a can, but don't skimp on it. You'll kick yourself in
the ass if you do.
4)Paint the part using the appropriate color of PlastiKote paint, also the
variety for plastic parts (I think it says "Bumper & Trim paint" on the
can), paint your parts with lots of light, even coats. Keep the can about a
foot or more from the part and don't try to get complete coverage on the
first coat. Just use lots and lots of light coats. This is critical.
5)The paint dries pretty quickly, but it takes a while for all the layers of
the various sprays to harden and really bond to the part. I suggest doing
all your painting on a Friday night, let the parts sit in a warm, dry area
over the weekend and then reinstall them Sunday evening. If you can do
without your car, let the parts sit for closer to a week, especially ones
that will see a lot of abuse, like the door seals. The paint is pretty tough
when it dries, but for the first couple of days it is very fragile.
If you follow these steps and take your time, the parts will look very close
to factory. I painted my brown interior black, and most of it looks like it
came from the factory that color.
Hope this helps,
JWolfe
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