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Old May 4, 2010 | 03:10 PM
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Pillar pod paint?

Hey guys, just got my pillar pod in today. Curious what are your guys preferences for paint. It's black and I need to paint it gray. Just seeing what you guys suggest.

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Old May 4, 2010 | 03:14 PM
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Get some plastic primer, and try to match some paint to your interior. The gray shouldnt be to bad. I went to lowes both times ive painted them. I think it cost me like 7 dollars total. I put two coats of each and have had good luck so far
 
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Old May 4, 2010 | 03:24 PM
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Ya, i know it wont cost too much. I was just curious what people would recommend. I was thinking like a vinyl paint from O'Riellys or something. Do you have the brand for the stuff you used?
 
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Old May 4, 2010 | 04:10 PM
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use krylon fusion if you can. that stuff will stick to grease and dry. its some badass paint.

Matching up the colors is damn near impossible though.

I had no luck matching my stuff up.
 
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Old May 4, 2010 | 05:53 PM
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ya it doesn't have to be perfect, gray is gray to me. I will look for krylon fusion and see if they have any.
 
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Old May 4, 2010 | 07:32 PM
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Also think of using a adhesion promoter. You spray it on before the paint and it helps it stick to plastic.
 
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Old May 4, 2010 | 07:39 PM
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I used model paint from the hobby store and it match almost perfect
 
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Old May 4, 2010 | 08:55 PM
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this color?







i painted mine and it matches PERFECT. i left the can of paint with neal 97 250 so he can paint his. if he sees this thread he can chime in with brand and color code

but i got it orielly auto
 
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Old May 4, 2010 | 10:35 PM
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ccarrier, thats exactly what im looking for. I will pm neal97250 and see if he can give me the info on that stuff. Did you put on two coats? I have an O'riellys in town so i will run down there as soon as i find out what the stuff is. Thanks for the pictures too.
 
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Old May 5, 2010 | 08:31 AM
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i used about 3 coats just to make sure it was gonna stay on!
 
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I will have to look at the can tonight when I get home.
 
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What's the word on repainting the entire dash and everything?
I'm getting tired of the blue.
 
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Old May 5, 2010 | 09:39 AM
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Originally Posted by ccarrier
i used about 3 coats just to make sure it was gonna stay on!
Sounds good. I will probably do 2 or 3 coats just to be sure as well.

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I will have to look at the can tonight when I get home.
Thanks Neal, Just let me know when you can.
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Old May 5, 2010 | 05:47 PM
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What's the word on repainting the entire dash and everything?
I'm getting tired of the blue.
I hear you on that... I'm slowly changing mine to tan
 
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Old May 5, 2010 | 10:41 PM
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I'd like to go all black.
 
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