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Old Feb 24, 2014 | 01:29 PM
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Painting Plastic?
I'm looking at redoing the plastic parts (door panels, kick panels etc.) in the cab of my '78 F350 Custom dump. Not all of the parts match in color. Some are original, and some are "better ones" that I've collected along the way. Is there any special paint or prep needed? I'm not interested in having it just look good the day I do it, but to have it last.

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Old Feb 24, 2014 | 01:51 PM
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I used this Rustoleum, that i bought from AutoZone, yesterday.





FYI, it does NOT work on the armrest rubber. I tried it one one that i had here, and the paint is tacky after about 22 hours.
 
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This is what i used on the armrests. Seems to stick well, super pliable. Its a bit duller sheen than the Satin Rustoleum on the door panel, but you would never notice.
 
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I use Krylon "Fusion" paint to paint over plastic.
 
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i used the duplicolor vinyl dye also worked GREAT on the rubber arm pad and dash:

the doors were blue, and the dash was faded to almost white.





 
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SEM makes an excellent product in a variety of colors. I restored the red interior of my 83 Mustang from severely sun faded to really really nice and it has worn extremely well.

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I have used the SEM "system" with good results. Wash first, then use spray cleaner, then adhesion promoter/primer, then paint. I got the stuff through Eastwood.
 
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I just washed with soap and water and sprayed. No cleaner, not promoter.
 
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Originally Posted by mikeo0o0o0
I use Krylon "Fusion" paint to paint over plastic.
I've been using the Fusion stuff for years with excellent luck.
 
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