I own a 91 CRX and saw these pictures on a door panel removing thread:




What is the best prep/method/type of paint to do this type of cosmetic work?

Thanks a lot

 

since it is probaly already...not glossy.. just prime it then paint it ?

 

You should see if you can get some adhesion promoter, it'll help to aid the paint in sticking to the plastic. But I would say don't do it from experience

 

Please for the love of God, don't paint your interior pieces...unless you're de-ricing and going back to oem.

If you REALLY want to do it make sure you use jDm p3n15 p1nK and use a adhesive promoter.

 

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What he said...

 

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If you REALLY want to do it make sure you use jDm p3n15 p1nK and use a adhesive promoter.</TD></TR></TABLE>

yeah for real, and just soak them in paint thinner instead of even painting them back black.

Once again, I beg you not to paint your interior panels...

 

i painted my interior pieces they came out good

 

I've bought as many black oem parts as I could to do an interior swap, but whatever I cant find i'm painting black...

 

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I wasn't planning on painting the entire panel, just little accents like in the pics.

Is even that looked down upon?

 

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Is even that looked down upon? </TD></TR></TABLE>

IMO.. yes.

 

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On Honda-Tech..........yes.

And BTW, if you want your interior pieces to still fit, dont soak them in paint thinner, it will melt the **** out of them.

 

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I wasn't planning on painting the entire panel, just little accents like in the pics.

Is even that looked down upon? </TD></TR></TABLE>

It is but IMO do what you want...I was just offering a suggestion.

h-t = function over fashion

 

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hell no, i make **** looks good before they function. lol thats just me. but all my **** looks good and i make it work. i cant see the fact of driving a fast car if it doesnt look good.

anyways, soak it in paint thinner so get rid of the paint. paint thinner not stripper! i learned the hard way!

 

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Good to know, im gunna make a new post about keeping my exterior trim looking stock...hopefully restore some faith.

Im in the process of planning/saving up for my z6 rebuild and "flashing" up the interior seemed like a neat idea to do something for my car while im gaining funds. But, putting the money to making the outside looking nicer (and stock) will be more well spent than "ricing" my interior.

 

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hell no, i make **** looks good before they function. lol thats just me. but all my **** looks good and i make it work. i cant see the fact of driving a fast car if it doesnt look good.

anyways, soak it in paint thinner so get rid of the paint. paint thinner not stripper! i learned the hard way!</TD></TR></TABLE>

No I can agree with you but you're not painting interior pieces...I was mainly referring to using things that function versus things that just add useless bling/stunna effect to your ride.

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Good to know, im gunna make a new post about keeping my exterior trim looking stock...hopefully restore some faith.

Im in the process of planning/saving up for my z6 rebuild and "flashing" up the interior seemed like a neat idea to do something for my car while im gaining funds. But, putting the money to making the outside looking nicer (and stock) will be more well spent than "ricing" my interior.
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Honestly I would look into putting in some del sol seats and just cleaning up the interior using either new oem parts or restoring what you have; you would be amazed as to what minor work can be put into a interior with huge results . Do some research around the crx forum or pm other members and gather some ideas as to what you want to do. I would much rather spend my money on things that worked on my car like engine goodies or suspension pieces etc etc rather than painting my interior .

just my 2 cents.