painting dash trim pieces?
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Forum Name: Fiberglass, Fabrication, and Interiors
Forum Discription: Fiberglass Kick Panels, Subwoofer Enclosures, Plexiglas, Fabrics, Materials, Finishes, etc.
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Printed Date: May 13, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Topic: painting dash trim pieces?
Posted By: shadrickl7
Subject: painting dash trim pieces?
Date Posted: January 12, 2006 at 10:24 PM
i'm going to paint my dash and trim pieces and have an idea of how to do it, but need an experienced persons advice. i started to rough up the surface with sand paper, after that i think i use a cleaner to clean the surface, then what should i use to make it smooth? Maybe fiberglass resin? then after that sand and paint?
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kickerL7
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Posted By: symbology
Date Posted: January 12, 2006 at 11:05 PM
First off, it is a good idea to clean all surfaces before sanding. If a surface is dirty you could be grinding dirt in with the roughed up material. I would use a plastic priming agent and then just lay down some high-build primer. Get it nice and smooth and you are ready for your top coat. The plastic primer that I have used before is called Adherto. This is made by the House of Kolor, but there are others out there. https://www.houseofkolor.com/hok/products/specialty.jsp Good luck... Allen
Posted By: shadrickl7
Date Posted: January 12, 2006 at 11:12 PM
thanks, i'll give it a try. Also already started a cutom fiberglass console for my 2004 chevy silverado ext. cab. It houses a 10" tv, playstation, and a fully insulated ice chest that probably can hold about a 20 pack of bottles and ice. Almost ready to paint.
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kickerL7
Posted By: 5150azn
Date Posted: January 13, 2006 at 12:04 PM
My usual routine for painting plastic.
1 clean
2 promoter
3 paint
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Posted By: bignumber82
Date Posted: January 17, 2006 at 10:46 PM
shadrick, can you give some pics of your console project?
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chris
Posted By: spootydlux4
Date Posted: January 17, 2006 at 11:23 PM
yes shadrick please pics?
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Posted By: laztkall4alkoho
Date Posted: February 04, 2006 at 11:22 PM
hey shadrick i was wondering if u could post some pics of your project.. i wanna do one for my 97 expedition... i wana make a new console that holds a tv.. that would be really cool... what did u start of with?
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LEO
Posted By: gavin9797
Date Posted: February 05, 2006 at 12:34 AM
If you want to loose the texture. First clean. then sand with 120 grit paper. I use PPG products. So I use DPX 801 adhesion promoter (shake until pink) Then apply a high build 2K primer with flex agent. Sand with 400g or higher (if bc/cc) If there is any raw plastic after sanding re-apply adhesion promoter (prime if needed ( could use a aerosol flexible primer in a small touch up) Paint. If keeping the texture I would just use a scotch pad with your plastic cleaner. If raw plastic or injected color use promoter.
Posted By: laztkall4alkoho
Date Posted: February 05, 2006 at 12:46 AM
thank you very much for your reply back... i wanna start a project on my freetime... ill keep ya posted.. thanks ------------- LEO
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