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diffrent paints on diffrent surfaces?

Posted: Wed Aug 29, 2007 8:23 pm
by RG.net
i was curious, are there any side effects to using something like touch up paint on plastic trim? plastic/vinyl paint have dull colours

Posted: Wed Aug 29, 2007 8:32 pm
by meanmx
Nope. My centre console is painted with automotive paint. I just used a plastic primer underneath.

Ben

Posted: Wed Aug 29, 2007 8:55 pm
by RG.net
sweet as, did u sand, then prime then sand then prime then paint etc?

Posted: Wed Aug 29, 2007 9:09 pm
by meanmx
That's pretty much about it. Although I was sick of sanding by the end and didn't put in the greatest effort

Ben

Posted: Wed Aug 29, 2007 9:44 pm
by RG.net
yeah i painted my trim earlyer in the year, but all i did was use wax and grease remover and paint ... stupid idea

will give it a crack with a better colour :)