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**RPOZ11** · 08-25-2013, 03:59 PM

Interior plastic trim and panel detailing

What is the best way to clean the plastic trim pieces for the interior of the cab?

I am looking at :
- Door Panels
- A pillar plastic trim
- Headliner plastic trim
- B pillar plastic panels (the ones between the door and the rear window)
- Dash panel

Of interest for me right now is the A, B, and headliner trim.
I am in the process of gathering up the correct pieces.
I am going to re-dye the trim as needed.

What processes do you guys use to remove prior dye?
What are correct ways to do this without damaging the pebble grain present?
What dyes do you use, and what is the correct process for re-dying them; especially for a long lasting result?

THANX

Malo83 · 08-25-2013, 05:51 PM

This is what I used on my 83 trim pieces, went from tan to black, came out great, got the cleaner with the paint

http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cc/full.aspx?Page=102

kjc292 · 08-25-2013, 05:59 PM

Also wondering about this. i was just going to power wash the stuff. of course a good amount away. or maybe just good ol soap and hot water? ánybody try those "magic eraser sponges"?

Jaysonb · 08-25-2013, 06:03 PM

Wax and grease remover to clean, then SEM color coat to re dye. I also use SEM adhesion promoter before I apply the color. Covers well, and holds up good.
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**RPOZ11** · 08-25-2013, 07:29 PM

SEM brand seems appealing.
Any suggestions on how you applied it?
Aerosol spray can?
Paint gun?

JWall · 08-25-2013, 08:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jaysonb

Wax and grease remover to clean, then SEM color coat to re dye. I also use SEM adhesion promoter before I apply the color. Covers well, and holds up good.
Posted via Mobile Device

Agreed.
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**RPOZ11** · 08-25-2013, 10:04 PM

Got any pcs showing your results?
I'd like to see your finished pieces...
THX

dieseldawg142 · 08-26-2013, 12:21 AM

TSP will clean your plastic pieces like new

**RPOZ11** · 08-26-2013, 01:58 AM

Tsp ???

dieseldawg142 · 08-26-2013, 02:32 AM

trisodium phosphate

JWall · 08-26-2013, 08:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RPOZ11

Got any pcs showing your results?
I'd like to see your finished pieces...
THX

The plastic trim pieces where originally blue, the shelf & trim piece behind the seat where originally gray tweed. (The door panels are aftermarket & came black).

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motornut · 08-26-2013, 09:45 AM

I use spray nine on trim and a soft brush and rinse
did my console waited a week to paint it

Malo83 · 08-26-2013, 04:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Malo83

This is what I used on my 83 trim pieces, went from tan to black, came out great, got the cleaner with the paint

http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cc/full.aspx?Page=102

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**RPOZ11** · 08-27-2013, 02:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JWall

The plastic trim pieces where originally blue, the shelf & trim piece behind the seat where originally gray tweed. (The door panels are aftermarket & came black).

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That looks good...

08-25-2013, 03:59 PM	#1
RPOZ11 72 BB C30 Super LongHorn Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Chavez Ravine Posts: 1,606	Interior Plastic Trim and Panel Detailing Interior plastic trim and panel detailing What is the best way to clean the plastic trim pieces for the interior of the cab? I am looking at : - Door Panels - A pillar plastic trim - Headliner plastic trim - B pillar plastic panels (the ones between the door and the rear window) - Dash panel Of interest for me right now is the A, B, and headliner trim. I am in the process of gathering up the correct pieces. I am going to re-dye the trim as needed. What processes do you guys use to remove prior dye? What are correct ways to do this without damaging the pebble grain present? What dyes do you use, and what is the correct process for re-dying them; especially for a long lasting result? THANX __________________ 72 BB C/30 Longhorn Super HO72 No-Spin, #'s matching, Tilt, Tach, AC, AM/FM HO72 build : http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=714492 2017 SS

08-25-2013, 05:51 PM	#2
Malo83 Cruzzzn' Vet Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Porterville,Ca. Posts: 1,918	Re: Interior Plastic Trim and Panel Detailing This is what I used on my 83 trim pieces, went from tan to black, came out great, got the cleaner with the paint http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cc/full.aspx?Page=102

08-25-2013, 05:59 PM	#3
kjc292 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Oregon Posts: 89	Re: Interior Plastic Trim and Panel Detailing Also wondering about this. i was just going to power wash the stuff. of course a good amount away. or maybe just good ol soap and hot water? ánybody try those "magic eraser sponges"? __________________ 79' c20 std cab 292 3speed granny - daily driver. 77' c30 std cab 454 th400 4.10 - fathers truck then mine. 95' ford bronco 302 4speed overdrive. 2002 mustang auto v6 - girlfriends daily driver. Debt just means that you had more fun than you're suppose to have

08-25-2013, 06:03 PM	#4
Jaysonb Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Good Thunder Mn. Posts: 955	Re: Interior Plastic Trim and Panel Detailing Wax and grease remover to clean, then SEM color coat to re dye. I also use SEM adhesion promoter before I apply the color. Covers well, and holds up good. Posted via Mobile Device

08-25-2013, 07:29 PM	#5
RPOZ11 72 BB C30 Super LongHorn Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Chavez Ravine Posts: 1,606	Re: Interior Plastic Trim and Panel Detailing SEM brand seems appealing. Any suggestions on how you applied it? Aerosol spray can? Paint gun? __________________ 72 BB C/30 Longhorn Super HO72 No-Spin, #'s matching, Tilt, Tach, AC, AM/FM HO72 build : http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=714492 2017 SS

08-25-2013, 10:04 PM	#7
RPOZ11 72 BB C30 Super LongHorn Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Chavez Ravine Posts: 1,606	Re: Interior Plastic Trim and Panel Detailing Got any pcs showing your results? I'd like to see your finished pieces... THX __________________ 72 BB C/30 Longhorn Super HO72 No-Spin, #'s matching, Tilt, Tach, AC, AM/FM HO72 build : http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=714492 2017 SS

08-26-2013, 12:21 AM	#8
dieseldawg142 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: back 40, bc Posts: 3,906	Re: Interior Plastic Trim and Panel Detailing TSP will clean your plastic pieces like new

08-26-2013, 01:58 AM	#9
RPOZ11 72 BB C30 Super LongHorn Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Chavez Ravine Posts: 1,606	Re: Interior Plastic Trim and Panel Detailing Tsp ??? __________________ 72 BB C/30 Longhorn Super HO72 No-Spin, #'s matching, Tilt, Tach, AC, AM/FM HO72 build : http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=714492 2017 SS

08-26-2013, 02:32 AM	#10
dieseldawg142 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: back 40, bc Posts: 3,906	Re: Interior Plastic Trim and Panel Detailing trisodium phosphate Attached Images

08-26-2013, 09:45 AM	#12
motornut 78K & 79C Jimmys Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ottawa Ont CANADA Posts: 7,901	Re: Interior Plastic Trim and Panel Detailing I use spray nine on trim and a soft brush and rinse did my console waited a week to paint it Attached Images __________________ John 1978 GMCJimmy4X4-350/203 1979 GMCJimmy4X2-305/350



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