As requested, I am sending this to the list again.
>You can paint your interior, but it is laborious, takes a long time and the
>paint is pricey. I have done it, and here's what produced the best results:
>
>1)Remove the pieces in question and wash them with soapy water in the bath
>tub. Rinse them thoroughly and then scrub them with a rag soaked in mineral
>spirits. You are done when the rag comes off *TOTALLY* clean and the
>plastic
>gets a milky white haze on its surface. It will look like crap, which means
>the surface is ready to be painted. Sanding is not necessary or advisable
>
>2)Get an adhesion promoter for painting bumpers and plastic trim. I use
>this
>stuff called Bond-Aid, which can be found at AutoZone, I believe. Follow
>the
>directions on the can--a few light coats of this and you are done. Just
>make
>sure you have an even coating all over the surface of the part. This stuff
>is clear, but it is shiny, so you should be able to see any spots you
>missed.
>*DO NOT SKIP THIS STEP!!!* The adhesion promoter won't make the part look
>any better, but it is the only thing that will keep the paint on the part
>in
>the long run. Trust me on this.
>
>3)Using PlastiKote primer for flexible plastic parts(available at Advance
>Auto), lay down several light coats. This step is also very necessary. The
>primer comes in several colors, but I the most common is a light
>gray/white.
>This stuff is about $7 a can, but don't skimp on it. You'll kick yourself
>in
>the ass if you do.
>
>4)Paint the part using the appropriate color of PlastiKote paint, also the
>variety for plastic parts (I think it says "Bumper & Trim paint" on the
>can), paint your parts with lots of light, even coats. Keep the can about a
>foot or more from the part and don't try to get complete coverage on the
>first coat. Just use lots and lots of light coats. This is critical.
>
>5)The paint dries pretty quickly, but it takes a while for all the layers
>of
>the various sprays to harden and really bond to the part. I suggest doing
>all your painting on a Friday night, let the parts sit in a warm, dry area
>over the weekend and then reinstall them Sunday evening. If you can do
>without your car, let the parts sit for closer to a week, especially ones
>that will see a lot of abuse, like the door seals. The paint is pretty
>tough
>when it dries, but for the first couple of days it is very fragile.
>
>If you follow these steps and take your time, the parts will look very
>close
>to factory. I painted my brown interior black, and most of it looks like it
>came from the factory that color.
>
>Hope this helps,
>JWolfe
>
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