help painting!!!
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help painting!!!
ok i have a 96 ranger and i started painting the raido trim when i got these lines that look like spide webs, so i took my dremal and sanded it down to the plastic, and when i looked at the back of it the little clips that hold it to the dash broke off 
,if any one knows ware i can find one in good shape it would be great, and any tips on painting the trim would greatly ease my work load, thanks for any help
,if any one knows ware i can find one in good shape it would be great, and any tips on painting the trim would greatly ease my work load, thanks for any help
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Try a junkyard first, that radio trim piece has been the exact same for awhile now... If that doesn't work, the dealer is about the only place you can go, and I hope your piggy bank is full...
As for painting, the normal rules apply, sand it with some fine grit sandpaper (There's some thin coating on the trim piece that needs to come off...) wash it to get all the dust off... then apply several thin coats of paint (I'm gonna assume you're using spray paint). Don't rush it and take your time... For extra protection, a couple coats of clear coat wouldn't hurt either.
As for painting, the normal rules apply, sand it with some fine grit sandpaper (There's some thin coating on the trim piece that needs to come off...) wash it to get all the dust off... then apply several thin coats of paint (I'm gonna assume you're using spray paint). Don't rush it and take your time... For extra protection, a couple coats of clear coat wouldn't hurt either.
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thanks, got the trim peace sanded. used dads dremal, and its all fubart but im gonna paint it and epoxy those little clips back on, how much do you thik a junkyard would charge?
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Shouldn't be more than $5-$10.
You need to clean that with alcohol or a plastic safe type paint thinner.Do not touch the area thats to be painted the oil on your skin will also mess up paint. Also what the hummidity.
You need to clean that with alcohol or a plastic safe type paint thinner.Do not touch the area thats to be painted the oil on your skin will also mess up paint. Also what the hummidity.
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bought one at a junk yard 20 bucks, already started apinting it but will alcohol take the paint that i all ready on off ? and right now the humidty is high so im gonna paint tomarrow
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I'm pretty sure hummidity has to be under 70 percent. The alcohol was to clean before painting it will take all the contamintes off of the piece your painting. If I remember right you don't want to paint when it's real hot either like above 90 degrees. Good Luck
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Rustoleum makes a spray paint for plastics as well, though Ive never been to keen on the paints they make. Krylon is much better quality. There are also bumper cover spray paints out there as well that are made for plastics. You can find the latter in the automotive section.
Unless someone wants to paint a plastic piece that will never be touched, I would STRONGLY advise anyone to use these special plastic paints. Regardless of the prep work taken when using regular spray paint, you will find out very quickly how you wasted your time when the finish starts to flake off.
Unless someone wants to paint a plastic piece that will never be touched, I would STRONGLY advise anyone to use these special plastic paints. Regardless of the prep work taken when using regular spray paint, you will find out very quickly how you wasted your time when the finish starts to flake off.