how hard is it to dye interior pieces?
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how hard is it to dye interior pieces?
Hey all,
I'm trying to find a gray expy console, but it's near impossible. All I find are beige, so I was thinking of buying one of those and having it colored to match.
What would be the process? would I dye it somehow, or would I paint it like I would approach painting a piece of the dash plastic? Any info on products, process, etc. would be appreciated.
I'm trying to find a gray expy console, but it's near impossible. All I find are beige, so I was thinking of buying one of those and having it colored to match.
What would be the process? would I dye it somehow, or would I paint it like I would approach painting a piece of the dash plastic? Any info on products, process, etc. would be appreciated.
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I think you would paint it. Unless its leather or something, then you could just have it recovered. The thing about painting though, is that it gets scratched really easy. So my thought would be to just simply paint it.
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Dye won't work on plastic... rubber, cloth, vinyl, leather yes, but not plastic. You'll need to find a plastic prep. You can find it at any paint store sometimes Autozone/O'Reilly. They've got preps and primers for both rigid and flexible plastics... The biggest problem is usually matching the colors.
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Order the interior paint that you need with the FLEX ADDITIVE.
It's not cheap... like $30 for a single spray can but, it is pretty good paint.
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Order the interior paint that you need with the FLEX ADDITIVE.
It's not cheap... like $30 for a single spray can but, it is pretty good paint.
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Jeez, who would pay $30 for a spray can of ANYTHING?
SEM makes vinyl dyes that can be used on plastic pieces. I thought I did a good job prepping mine, but it's peeling anyway, especially on the fold down console pieces. I also used plastic prep, and bond aid too. The only thing I will attempt to dye from now on will be ABS pieces.
That spray from the auto parts store is the worst junk made, do not use it. I tried spraying my interior first with that, and couldn't get an even finish out of it. It was dull in one spot, shiny in another.,,,,98
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SEM makes vinyl dyes that can be used on plastic pieces. I thought I did a good job prepping mine, but it's peeling anyway, especially on the fold down console pieces. I also used plastic prep, and bond aid too. The only thing I will attempt to dye from now on will be ABS pieces. That spray from the auto parts store is the worst junk made, do not use it. I tried spraying my interior first with that, and couldn't get an even finish out of it. It was dull in one spot, shiny in another.,,,,98www.semproducts.com
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any thoughts on using these paints?
Trying to find something to be a little different when painting my interior pieces and thought of these:
Alclad II metal paint
It's a metallic model paint that is pre thinned for an airbrush/sprayer....here's what they say about using them on plastic
APPLICATION GUIDE-PLASTIC MODELS:
For use on injection plastic kits a primer is necessary. 'Regular ALCLAD' is similar in strength to lacquer/cellulose car paints-injected polystyrene plastics frequently have areas which ALCLAD can craze.
ALCLAD High Shine - Chrome and Polished Aluminium both require a dark glossy base. Polished Aluminium should be used over Tamiya TS-14 gloss black,or gloss black auto paint. Chrome and only chrome should be used over gloss black model enamel paint.
I found out that clearcoat can be used over it, I just thought it'd be a cool unique paint to use, that would give a tough, metallic look to the interior....expensive though at $7/1oz. bottle....any thoughts?
Alclad II metal paint
It's a metallic model paint that is pre thinned for an airbrush/sprayer....here's what they say about using them on plastic
APPLICATION GUIDE-PLASTIC MODELS:
For use on injection plastic kits a primer is necessary. 'Regular ALCLAD' is similar in strength to lacquer/cellulose car paints-injected polystyrene plastics frequently have areas which ALCLAD can craze.
ALCLAD High Shine - Chrome and Polished Aluminium both require a dark glossy base. Polished Aluminium should be used over Tamiya TS-14 gloss black,or gloss black auto paint. Chrome and only chrome should be used over gloss black model enamel paint.
I found out that clearcoat can be used over it, I just thought it'd be a cool unique paint to use, that would give a tough, metallic look to the interior....expensive though at $7/1oz. bottle....any thoughts?
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From what ive heard if you have ever used any armor all on your plastic it can leave a oily residue. When you prep it try mixing some tide with water. I havent gone through this process but I know a few people who did it this way and they didnt have problems with the paint peeling or sticking.