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tbone587

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Posted: November 27, 2007 at 8:58 PM / IP Logged

I am doing an installation in my friends audi a6 using the metra dash kit and a pioneer doubledin cage kit. The metra dash kit has a smooth finish to it, but the pioneer trim ring is textured abs plastic. How can I get it a smooth finish to decently match the dash kit? I sanded it smooth but it was real chalky. I primed it and painted it black, but it just isnt coming out smooth enough. The spray can is not giving it a smooth finish. Is there any process to remove the texture on abs plastic and give it a nice smooth finish???

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boogeyman

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Posted: November 28, 2007 at 12:17 AM / IP Logged

put several coats of a high build primer on it and sand the primer smooth......if you sand thru to the abs you do not have enough primer on the piece....try that

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tbone587

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Posted: November 28, 2007 at 7:02 AM / IP Logged

Ok, but after i prime it really good, how do i get it the black in color?

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kronik66

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Posted: November 28, 2007 at 12:30 PM / IP Logged

i just recently did some mods to a subaru where i had to repaint all the dash peices. heres the process.

1: spray at least 2 coats of plastic primer (available from most paint manufacturers)

2: sand primer smooth with 400g wetsand

If you want to keep a flat look use Tool Dip rubber spray over the primer. proceed if you wand a glossy look.

3: wipe clean with damp lint free cloth then spray 2 to 4 coats of plastic paint (whichever color) allow for full cure time (usually 5-7 days)

4: wet sand from 600g-800g-1500g-2000g using soap and water

5: using buffing compound buff whole peice by hand

6: using polishing compound polish by hand

7: aply high quality automotive wax for high shine.

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