painting interior plastic

[mpick819]

After spending about an hour on the phone with Jim Hussey of SEM Products ( a very helpful fellow) we arrived at the conclusion that the best match would be the Landau Black (2-3 light coats) and then apply the necessary coats of paint # 13003 High Gloos Clear to get the sheen you need to match the original parts.
I just finished my door handle insert and it looks like a great match.
If you have read the report on Batee.com like I did you probably realize that the SEM Vinyl and Plastic Color Spray part # 452340 is not a good part number. Here is a link to their article that may help you.


http://www.semproducts.com/semimages/rap1.pdf

Betwen this article and the one on Batee.com you will learn a lot about refinishing plastic before you start the task.

Happy motoring
Mike

 

[Ken]

The SEM Brand products are great aren't they!

 

[FourAndAHalf]

how would you go about spraying the center console without messing up your power seat graphics and such, just cover them carefully with masking tape?

 

[mpick819]

I haven't done mine yet but what I intend to do is go to a paint store and get the tape that we use to tape tinted windows on a construction site, it comes off real easy without leaving a sticky mess, and put that over the graphic. I am going to cut a piece of tape just big enough to cover each graphic. And I am hoping that I can get the finish I want without to many coats because there is going to be a line around were the tape was. It is very important to cut the tape square so that it will look good. If that doesn't work I guess I'll buy a new one which is what I would have had to do anyways if I didn't try. I think I can do a good enough job to look good and since I never intend to use this vette in a show I am the only one that has to be pleased. Of course I will have to buy the boss her own vette if she doesn't like it. Now isn't that just a heart breaker. LOL :J :Twist :cu

 

[FourAndAHalf]

i actually bought a new console from www.tld-corvette.com , but the finish is not shiny like the rest of the interior pieces, thats why im thinking about what your doing, thanks for the reply

 

[mpick819]

I have pcought the glossiest black I could find and it still isn't as shiny as the origal plastic. I am hoping that the final high gloss clear coat will help. Just don't know yet , I haven't got that far with any of the pieces.
I have been spending a good bit of time epoxying the cracks in the door panels. I am usinf a two part epoxy that we use to set anchor bolts and rebar.

 

[mpick819]

Four andA Half
why don't you just get some SEM high Gloss clear and spray it That should mAke it a little shinnier and you won't have to worry about the graphics

 

[FourAndAHalf]

i think thats what im gonna do, thanks for the website