ok ok before you guys get all "dont be a ricer and paint your interior" on me, im trying to convert my interior to all black, and to do this i need to paint some gray pieces black. ive painted my pieces 2 times and both times they chip. What is the best way to paint my interior pieces so they wont chip?

 

my local auto store sells some stuff they call "plastic dye" works great. looks just like spray paint can. but i forgot the name

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by puma1077 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">....trying to convert my interior to all black, and to do this i need to paint some gray pieces black. ive painted my pieces 2 times and both times they chip. What is the best way to paint my interior pieces so they wont chip? </TD></TR></TABLE>


They most likely chipped off because of poor preparation. The cleaner you can get those pieces, the better chance you have of the paint not chipping off.


Sand all of your plastic pieces with 400 grit wet/dry sandpaper, hose them off, then clean them thoroughly using clean towels and alot of rubbing alcohol. Dry them completely, and spray a light coat of Adhesion Promoter (Bulldog makes a good one) on them. Then follow suit with SEM automotive dye/paint. Remember, use multiple light coats. Don't rush it and spray half the can on it at one time. You can also use a hairdryer to help speed up the drying process.

If you're going after an OEM black look, use the Landau black color. You can find these products at your local automotive paint store, or buy them online.