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cochino12 · 08-20-2003, 02:52 PM

I have been thinking of changing the color of some of my interor trim like the dash and console. Problem is every type of dye (sp) and paint I get, I can still scratch off. What brand of stuff have you guys used to change the color of your plastic and maybe your steering column?

Gibble · 08-20-2003, 03:25 PM

don't you remember what your mother used to tell you

"Don't pick at that!"

Actually, I'm curious too

gldevall · 08-20-2003, 04:58 PM

I never could get paint to stick on the plastic in my S-10 Blazer I had so I ended up having everything wrapped in greay tweed. It looked good but it cost about $600. Our trucks would be a lot cheaper b/c there is nowhere near the amount of plastic that was in the blazer.

bagged81 · 08-21-2003, 07:18 AM

I used SEM Interior paint on all the plastic stuff and the dash. It seems to hold up pretty good on everything. I have scratched a few pieces and the paint did not come off. Only time will tell though. I do have to be careful with the dash however cause it seems to be more susceptible to scratching maybe cause its surface is softer. I am having my column paint with PPG base coat/clear coat.

Gibble · 08-21-2003, 09:45 AM

Btw, did you prime before painting?

Lightly sand the panels, lay down some good primer, then paint, it should stick better

TROYLV · 08-21-2003, 10:37 AM

rustoleum has come out with a plastic primer paint. when i find some i am going to try it. says it will make any topcoat stick to plastic. check their web site out.

Gibble · 08-21-2003, 10:41 AM

I know for my dash, since I'm filling the cracks, I'm sanding it smoothish, priming, putting on rockerguard for texture, then painting some krylon plasitc paint over it

The krylon plastic paint is supposed to be somewhat like plastic when it goes on, and be very durable. We'll see

Maybe I'll get my dash done tonight and I'll give an update

08-20-2003, 02:52 PM	#1
cochino12 It followed me home? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Yup Posts: 5,751	changing color I have been thinking of changing the color of some of my interor trim like the dash and console. Problem is every type of dye (sp) and paint I get, I can still scratch off. What brand of stuff have you guys used to change the color of your plastic and maybe your steering column? __________________ Adam That's why they call it a shortcut Kyle, if it was easy it would just be the way. 86 c-10 SWB 85 CCSB 90 GMC K30 Crew SRW 1985 C30 Dually Last edited by cochino12; 08-20-2003 at 03:00 PM.

08-20-2003, 04:58 PM	#3
gldevall Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Walker, LA Posts: 2,925	I never could get paint to stick on the plastic in my S-10 Blazer I had so I ended up having everything wrapped in greay tweed. It looked good but it cost about $600. Our trucks would be a lot cheaper b/c there is nowhere near the amount of plastic that was in the blazer. __________________ Gary -1986 SWB: lowered 4/6, SOLD!!! -Best 1/4 mile: 14.51 @ 91.01 MPH -2001 Pewter Tahoe, billet grill, Corsa Sport Cat-back, K&N FIPK SOLD!!! -2004 Z-71 Extended cab with a flowmaster, BDS 6.5", 3" BL, 35x12.5x18 Trail Grapplers on Pro-Comp 18x9 wheels

08-21-2003, 07:18 AM	#4
bagged81 Signals in the bumper. Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: East TN Posts: 856	I used SEM Interior paint on all the plastic stuff and the dash. It seems to hold up pretty good on everything. I have scratched a few pieces and the paint did not come off. Only time will tell though. I do have to be careful with the dash however cause it seems to be more susceptible to scratching maybe cause its surface is softer. I am having my column paint with PPG base coat/clear coat. __________________ Jeff C. 1981 Chevrolet Silverado - Under major construction...again. link 1962 Chevrolet Impala 4D Sedan moredoorclassics.com 1936 Ford Pickup - Frame-off in progress link 1979 Chevrolet Camper Special Flatbed link

08-21-2003, 10:37 AM	#6
TROYLV Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: LAS VEGAS, NV. Posts: 157	plastic paint rustoleum has come out with a plastic primer paint. when i find some i am going to try it. says it will make any topcoat stick to plastic. check their web site out. __________________ troy wilson

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08-20-2003, 03:25 PM	#2
Gibble mmmm....Rye and Coke Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: MB, Canada Posts: 485	don't you remember what your mother used to tell you "Don't pick at that!" Actually, I'm curious too

08-21-2003, 09:45 AM	#5
Gibble mmmm....Rye and Coke Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: MB, Canada Posts: 485	Btw, did you prime before painting? Lightly sand the panels, lay down some good primer, then paint, it should stick better

08-21-2003, 10:41 AM	#7
Gibble mmmm....Rye and Coke Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: MB, Canada Posts: 485	I know for my dash, since I'm filling the cracks, I'm sanding it smoothish, priming, putting on rockerguard for texture, then painting some krylon plasitc paint over it The krylon plastic paint is supposed to be somewhat like plastic when it goes on, and be very durable. We'll see Maybe I'll get my dash done tonight and I'll give an update



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