Painting interior trim?
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Painting interior trim?
I've been reading some of the F-650 lower panel and other interior threads, and have seen guys talk about painting interior pieces. How does that work? Do you need a special paint or prep work? How well does it hold up?
I'm thinking this could be pretty cool if you wanted to customize the dash but I'd be nervous to try it.
I'm thinking this could be pretty cool if you wanted to customize the dash but I'd be nervous to try it.
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You want to use SEM products. They have factory matched colors for the interior trim
In my experience it was minor prep. A VERY light sand, good cleaning, primer, spray final color.
I changed my whole interior from Beige to black and one of the items painted were the grab handles on the A-pillar which obviously got a lot of use.
The paint started to rub off after almost 2 years. In my books it worked out great considering the investment in paint was about $40 and involved minimal work.
Keep in mind this was the grab handle and was regularly being manhandled
In my experience it was minor prep. A VERY light sand, good cleaning, primer, spray final color.
I changed my whole interior from Beige to black and one of the items painted were the grab handles on the A-pillar which obviously got a lot of use.
The paint started to rub off after almost 2 years. In my books it worked out great considering the investment in paint was about $40 and involved minimal work.
Keep in mind this was the grab handle and was regularly being manhandled
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You want to use SEM products. They have factory matched colors for the interior trim
In my experience it was minor prep. A VERY light sand, good cleaning, primer, spray final color.
I changed my whole interior from Beige to black and one of the items painted were the grab handles on the A-pillar which obviously got a lot of use.
The paint started to rub off after almost 2 years. In my books it worked out great considering the investment in paint was about $40 and involved minimal work.
Keep in mind this was the grab handle and was regularly being manhandled
In my experience it was minor prep. A VERY light sand, good cleaning, primer, spray final color.
I changed my whole interior from Beige to black and one of the items painted were the grab handles on the A-pillar which obviously got a lot of use.
The paint started to rub off after almost 2 years. In my books it worked out great considering the investment in paint was about $40 and involved minimal work.
Keep in mind this was the grab handle and was regularly being manhandled
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My plan is f650 dash and this.
https://www.amazon.com/SEM-17053-Medium-Parchment-Classic/dp/B000H6O2W4
Edit, or maybe this?
https://www.amazon.com/SEM-17033-Lite-Parchment-Classic/dp/B000H6L7T0/ref=pd_sim_263_1?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B000H6L7T0 &pd_rd_r=40PZ65HNYJEQW82RP249&pd_rd_w=9r68k&pd_rd_ wg=WRT1K&psc=1&refRID=40PZ65HNYJEQW82RP249
Not sure.
https://www.amazon.com/SEM-17053-Medium-Parchment-Classic/dp/B000H6O2W4
Edit, or maybe this?
https://www.amazon.com/SEM-17033-Lite-Parchment-Classic/dp/B000H6L7T0/ref=pd_sim_263_1?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B000H6L7T0 &pd_rd_r=40PZ65HNYJEQW82RP249&pd_rd_w=9r68k&pd_rd_ wg=WRT1K&psc=1&refRID=40PZ65HNYJEQW82RP249
Not sure.
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I think that's strictly against FTE policy 
(whispering) it was on a dodge
I'll try to dig up some pics for you when I get home in a couple days.
(whispering) it was on a dodge
I'll try to dig up some pics for you when I get home in a couple days.
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I've been reading some of the F-650 lower panel and other interior threads, and have seen guys talk about painting interior pieces. How does that work? Do you need a special paint or prep work? How well does it hold up?
I'm thinking this could be pretty cool if you wanted to customize the dash but I'd be nervous to try it.
I'm thinking this could be pretty cool if you wanted to customize the dash but I'd be nervous to try it.
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