Painting car interior

Apu · Postby **Apu** » Fri Oct 17, 2014 9:36 am

So this is really for my Integra DC2R which I've stripped out.

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I want to paint the interior of the car as I can't stand the not-quite-painted-lots-of-overspray-and-primer look that comes from the factory. At the same time, this is a track car so I'm not after a show room finish. A lot of the threads I've read are "how to do the job properly" but like I said, track car, just want an even colour and not for it to flake off.

I'm thinking of the following cheat process:
1. rub down with wax and grease remover
2. spray etch primer
3. spray colour coded rattle can paint
4. maybe spray a clear coat for some durability

If the paint comes off because something scratches on it, I'm not too fussed. I just don't want it to flake off on it's own. Plus, when a cage goes it, I can just touch up the affected areas.

Question is...am I dreaming? Or do I have to rub it down with a rubbing pad / sandpaper?

Mr Morlock · Postby **Mr Morlock** » Fri Oct 17, 2014 10:56 am

its a track car and you can save work by not doing anything. If you want to go down the track of rubbing it down and priming etc you need to address what you are trying to achieve and how much time you have. There is no yes or no to this - its your choice.

Apu · Postby **Apu** » Fri Oct 17, 2014 11:02 am

Well thanks Morlock! Helpful as always... Fortunately life isn't always as black and white as you see it.

I'm aware of some non-sanding primers for household use, but not sure if there is an equivalent of rattle-can auto paints, still looking for that.

Red Dragon · Postby **Red Dragon** » Fri Oct 17, 2014 12:13 pm

Kill Rust Gloss Enamel ?????????????
Comes in heaps of colours and is available from Supercheap two for $25

Apu · Postby **Apu** » Fri Oct 17, 2014 12:22 pm

That's a brilliant idea! No primer required! Might not worry about exact colour match, haha!

Snowmotion · Postby **Snowmotion** » Fri Oct 17, 2014 12:26 pm

Just be aware this paint takes a while to dry from my experience with it. about 12 hours.

Apu · Postby **Apu** » Fri Oct 17, 2014 1:10 pm

Thanks for the heads up on that. Not really an issue for me as I've (actually, the car) has plenty of time, haha!

bruce · Postby **bruce** » Fri Oct 17, 2014 1:12 pm

Go to Bunnings to get it - ask them to price match less 10% discount.

Apu · Postby **Apu** » Fri Oct 17, 2014 1:22 pm

Unfortunately Bunnings don't stock Wattyl products anymore. They have White Knight which is 9c cheaper...I'll stick with the Kill Rust I think!

bruce · Postby **bruce** » Fri Oct 17, 2014 1:24 pm

Wattyl moved to Masters? They price match and discount as well.

Apu · Postby **Apu** » Fri Oct 17, 2014 1:35 pm

Masters not convenient. Not worth traveling all that distance to save a couple of dollars

yem11n · Postby **yem11n** » Fri Oct 17, 2014 1:36 pm

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Not sure if you have seen interior painting in my garage thread. I used KBS Rust seal. Easy to apply and self leveling so the finish is nice even though I put in little effort into it. When dry you will not be able to chip it. I try pounding it with my hammer a few times to test durability and did not leave a mark on it. I did two coats and they come in a few color choices.

Mr Morlock · Postby **Mr Morlock** » Fri Oct 17, 2014 1:49 pm

primers don't have to be flatted- the purpose of that is to get a good top coat appearance. Even if one buys a rattle can epoxy paint they recommend an etch prime for bare metal. Paint drying times are noted on cans and weather has a big effect. To make something look a bit better an enamel in a can can easily be blown over without a lot of prep.
For auto paint and systems buy and talk to businesses that know- Bunnings is a total waste of time,
I would be very selective using KBS ( equiv to POR) It's expensive it's dangerous to spray but excellent for specific applications. Even putting it on by hand should be done with a quality mask.

Apu · Postby **Apu** » Fri Oct 17, 2014 1:55 pm

Thanks Yemin, I'll check it out too.

Edit: Just checked out KBS...unfortunately no red. Might use it for Apu when I go down the stripped-out path though!

Mr Morlock · Postby **Mr Morlock** » Fri Oct 17, 2014 3:18 pm

The KBS is not suitable for spraying by DIY if you value your health so colour is not the issue. The easiest solution is painting with enamel - spray can - and the auto guys may know the interior colour if its different to the external. Its unlikely an enamel esp an interior requires a clear coat. Enamel wears well. The KBS is essentially for rack hard finishes but I doubt that any manufacturer uses this type of product in production chassis components and certainly not interiors.