ok i got two questions.what what kind of rag do i use and what is mineral
spirits. where can i get those things. also can i do it to the glove
compartment door too.
On Mon, 23 Apr 2001 18:19:11 -0400, Sentra Mailing List wrote:
> As requested, I am sending this to the list again.
>
> >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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