DIY - Paint your interior ABL Trim Panels (THE RIGHT WAY!!!)

[nUcLeArEnVoY]

Originally Posted by bandier

I always shyed away from painting interior panels for fear of them getting scratched later on and looking like crap. This method seems to alleviate that concern. Granted you use the right stuff for removing the original paint.

I ended up having to get mine painted on the front. If you're scared of scratching them, I wouldn't worry too much. Then again, I don't use the arm rest. It's unlikely you'll scratch them if you exercise even a small amount of control.

[MikeMoach]

I think I'm Gunna just give in and paint the outside of the dash trim, it'll just match better that way

As for my doors I don't know what I want except that I wanna keep my ABL, saw a members here that had a star wars vinyl custom made so been thinking about something similar not star wars but something different

Just throwing out an idea but I will post pics of my dash when I'm done

[GEEKFREEKSCOTTY]

Originally Posted by jlugo

Almost done!

All I have left is the driver side door panel.

I used the Krud-Kutter Graffiti remover instead of nail polish remover. I used the steel wool and wet sanded a little with 2000 grit sandpaper before polishing.

(https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?...6361242&type=1)

Can I ask what you did to get your interior plastic so "black" ????

Mine isn't that black and clean.. but would like it to be.

[nUcLeArEnVoY]

Originally Posted by JEEPFREEKSCOTTY

Can I ask what you did to get your interior plastic so "black" ????

Mine isn't that black and clean.. but would like it to be.

That's just the photo quality, man. If you took your car into his garage and used his camera, it would look the same.

At best, there's a natural shine dressing on there. Meguiar's "Natural Shine" interior protectant is a good one, but the best interior protectant is Ultima Ultimate Interior Guard. Expensive, but it enriches the trim's color without adding extra gloss.

[jlugo]

Originally Posted by JEEPFREEKSCOTTY

Can I ask what you did to get your interior plastic so "black" ????

Mine isn't that black and clean.. but would like it to be.

Ha, ha, ha...yeah must be the camera. Actually, I need to clean my interior!

[bandier]

Originally Posted by jlugo

Ha, ha, ha...yeah must be the camera. Actually, I need to clean my interior!

What kind of yellow paint did you use on your panels?

[jlugo]

Originally Posted by bandier

What kind of yellow paint did you use on your panels?

'Krylon' Sunshine Yellow from Wal-Mart, perfect match for GM Rally Yellow!

[jlugo]

Originally Posted by Nutro

Glad someone took my advice, I knew that stuff would work. I want to check out it out at the next gathering.

Yeah man, I thank you for the advice.
I'll be heading down to Leander in October for 'Cars & Coffee' you can check it out there!

[GEEKFREEKSCOTTY]

Originally Posted by jlugo

'Krylon' Sunshine Yellow from Wal-Mart, perfect match for GM Rally Yellow!

THIS!

Also from 'Krylon' is the "Fusion" line of paint for plastics.. Sunbeam is THE color to go with for a close match to the GM Rally Yellow!

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Krylon-12-...nbeam/17253592

It's damn near spot on.

[mr_honez]

Originally Posted by jlugo

'Krylon' Sunshine Yellow from Wal-Mart, perfect match for GM Rally Yellow!

Anyone know a color match for Crystal Red? Or is that a dealer/Colorrite color? Too new?

[MikeMoach]

Originally Posted by mr_honez

Anyone know a color match for Crystal Red? Or is that a dealer/Colorrite color? Too new?

For RJT I went to a automotive paint shop local to me with the code and they made a couple spray cans for me, if you have trouble finding you color I would try that if you have that option

[MikeMoach]

I've failed at this mod like 3 times now

I tried painting the outside twice 1st time sanded down with scotch bright then bull dog primer then paint and it looked like an alligator skin, 2nd time I sanded with 600 grit sand paper and same problem but not as much

Any help??

[Amclymon]

i hate my cloths panels.. are the fiberglass/plastic door/dash inserts pretty cheap?

def wanna get mine painted/ airbrushed

[MikeMoach]

Originally Posted by Amclymon

i hate my cloths panels.. are the fiberglass/plastic door/dash inserts pretty cheap?

def wanna get mine painted/ airbrushed

You can strip yours down and paint them cheapest route for you