Painting interior pieces... Must Read!!!

[babybenz]

Originally Posted by mvaldes

i hope I get lucky. the instructions on the can just said to clean the stuff first so that's all I did.
I really just wanted to say that the Rustoleum (for plastic) didn't do the nasty stuff to me it did to Wdhitch.
BTW, the work you did for him is really sweet looking.

Well thank you

[Bum-bling-B]

Let me guess....it krinkled up on you?

I did have that happen with the Fusion stuff. Once I did the Bulldog adhesion promoter after A LIGHT scuff, enough to remove the sheen/shine from the pieces I used regular old paint and then my clear coat.

All that being said, most may want to remove on their own and let BB handle it. I thought you had a good thing going on the door handles but I was concerned about grease on them from oil from hands.. They are door handles.

I've found some spray can primers to react oddly with spray paint. If you've ever mixed old lacquer and enamel you'll know what I'm talking about.

[brian r]

Originally Posted by Bum-bling-B

Let me guess....it krinkled up on you?

I did have that happen with the Fusion stuff. Once I did the Bulldog adhesion promoter after A LIGHT scuff, enough to remove the sheen/shine from the pieces I used regular old paint and then my clear coat.

I've used Fusion on a bunch of things and have found it works great-provided the surfice is prepped correctly. You don't have to sand, but (per a guy at Krylon I spoke to) using a Scotchcal pad, like a kitchen one for non-stick pans, will remove any sheen left on some plastics from the molding process.

What is essential is the cleaning. I always wash things in soapy water (not detergent) first. Then use a degreaser/silicone remover. 3M Prep-Sol is what many professional painters use, but you have to get it at an auto paint store and it has toxic fumes. I've been using Griot's Paint Prep for a few years, and it has always worked great. http://www.griotsgarage.com/product/...rrivals&page=1

I did the engine covers on my Elise with Fusion, and there's no flaking or change to the finish after 2 years attached directly to the engine. The details were done with Testors' model paint, and the whole thing sprayed with a coat of Krylon clear gloss.

[KarenS]

WOW! How cool is that? Love the metallic blue!

[brian r]

Originally Posted by KarenS

WOW! How cool is that? Love the metallic blue!

Actually it's a base coat of blue, and then a dusting of silver with another can of Fusion, and then clear. The silver dusting and clear were then alternated until there were three coats of each. It gives it a very deep look in person.

[SmartMadness]

If for some reason you end up ruining your original pieces by painting them yourself we can assist you with getting replacements.

We order them in bulk from Germany and send them out to get redone, so we can easily provide you with the stock pieces just in case your do not come out good.

We do not have them on our site. So, if you need any of them drop us an email with which part you need and we'll help out.

Thanks...

[smartdot]

Why anyone would pay someone to paint the interior parts is beyond me. I removed my parts, sanded very lightly with Scotchbrite, cleaned lightly with acetone, and sprayed aluminum. They came out great. If you can operate a spray can, you can do it yourself and save.

[yoshi]

Plastic should be sanded, wiped down with wax and grease remover, then an adhesion promoter needs to be lightly sprayed or wiped over all exposed plastic, then allowed to sit for 10 or fifteen min. before the sealer and/or top coat is applied. I always primed my parts first (on top of adhesion promoter of course), then wet sanded with 600 grit, then shot my top coat and clear over that..

I was self employed for 8 years doing custom paint/body/airbrush work on boats bikes, show cars, etc. I did a lot of plastic body work for imports and painted a ton of interior parts as well as a lot of bikes that were stripped down to bear plastic before painting sometimes.

Bulldog or PPG's 801 were my adhesion promoters of choice... ...

[Jim R]

Hi guys
I've been a professional automotive painter for many years [don't even want to count]. By far the biggest paint problem,especially interior,is traces of silicone.If at any time in it's history someone used a product like Armor All,there will be a problem.It repels the fresh paint like an oil droplet on water and will prevent the paint from flowing smoothly.Take extreme measures to clean everything with a mild prep solvent and detergent.Mist the first coat of paint on,let it dry to the touch, then spray each sequential coat slightly wetter.

[nonuro]

Ok, I have been looking for an aluminum color spray paint at Lowes and Pepboys,Home depot etc. but can't find that color persay. What is the color name that I can use for aluminum? Krylon Fusion seems to be MIA where ever I go so sould I try the Rustoleum brand? BB are you still painting the interior peices and if so how much?