Detailing Painting plastics...
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I'm considering painting all the black plastics on my truck (minus fenderwells), talking mirrors, handles, wiper valence, and bumper trim ...
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01-26-2012, 12:41 AM
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Painting plastics...
I'm considering painting all the black plastics on my truck (minus fenderwells), talking mirrors, handles, wiper valence, and bumper trim (2nd gen), but I've heard mixed things... Some people are saying if you do it right the paint will stick and i've seen a lot that look good, but a buddy of mine who's been a professional paint man for 30 years told me it will never stick and will flake in less than a year... opinions?
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01-26-2012, 12:45 AM
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It'll hold up fine if done right.
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01-26-2012, 12:56 AM
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Prep prep prep prep... always keep that in mind.
If its sanded well and use a good primer. It will last. Use a good clear coat to protect it and you'll be good.
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01-26-2012, 12:56 AM
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If you use an adhesion promoter it will stick. I have painted lots of plastics and still holding strong. I know JJ (0212353) used some good stuff when he was doing the painting of his retros.
I have dash pieces, door handles, taillights, and my old intake. Now getting the colors to match, well I am still working on that part.
My old dash
Just the vents here
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01-26-2012, 12:56 AM
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SEM bumper coat. its the shit. I use it on plastic all the freakin' time.
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01-26-2012, 01:01 AM
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These were for my dads truck
without adhesion promoter
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01-26-2012, 01:02 AM
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You wouldn't believe it.......but the SEM stuff does not require an adhesion promoter.
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01-26-2012, 01:16 AM
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With proper prep it can and is done all the time
Must just be a body man and not much of a painter lol
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01-26-2012, 01:19 AM
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SEM makes some very high quality products.
I've painted many things with good primmer, lots of sanding, and they are still holding up strong over 10 years later. I don't believe your paint guy for a minute.
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01-26-2012, 01:23 AM
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He probably just said that because he doesn't want to fool with it haha... plus, he has to stand by his work so if he cut a corner he'd have to redo it. I'm not a painter at all, it's all I can do to use a spray can.
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1999 Ram 1500 SLT, 5.9 360, 5" Rough Country Lift, 35" Nitto Trail Grapplers (want bigger), 17x9 Eagle Alloy Series 186 wheels, 17% tint all around, billit grille, 2500 Towing Mirrors, 8000k HIDs, 1 piece clear headlights, atlezza taillights, LED 3rd brakelight, LED reverse lights, Alpine 6x9's in the front, Alpines in the back, 500 watt Alpine amp, 2 Kicker CVT 10's, and more to come.... it's a never-ending money pit.
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