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240sig · 06-08-2002, 08:24 PM

What type of paint should I use when painting the interior.  Also, where can I get it.  Thanks.

Matt240SE · 06-09-2002, 12:07 AM

Why paint your interior? Oh well to each his own.

But try jcwhitney.com or summitracing.com they usually have that kind of stuff.

HKrpS13 · 06-09-2002, 03:55 AM

If your planning on painting the plastic pannels, you shouldn't. I did it and at first it looked real nice but but after a week it, it looked real shity. It comes off real easily. I recomend that you get some vinyl sheets and glue or do something to make it stay over the things you were going to paint. (I think thats close to what the pros do)
BTW, I painted my interior with vinyl spray paint that I got from Hoime Depot

guidot · 06-09-2002, 08:16 AM

Ok I'm goin to teach you all something here.  KRYLON.  9 coats on all the plastic pieces.  I have had it on there for over a year now and there are no scratches, no dullness and it shines nicely with Armor-All.  If you need a pic email me direct.

MyFirst240SX · 06-09-2002, 06:25 PM

If you take the plastic pieces and use really fine sandpaper to ruff em up, then primer it with primer from walmart.  The walmart paint "Color Spray" Premium Enanel.  i did this several months ago and i have no complants yet and my interior goes through hell.

mbmbmb23 · 06-09-2002, 10:58 PM

I second that.....Krylon Epoxy Enamel.......gloss black. The secret it to use some degreaser spray to remove all the crap (armor all) that builds up on the plastic....before you paint it. Use degreaser........then once youve totally done that....rub it down with lacquer thinner to make sure nothing is on there. Spray it evenly.......let it dry overnight....then give it another coat. Taking out and painting the dash will take the whole weekend......the door panels will take another weekend...and everthing else will take a final weekend. Dont use they Krylon plastic/fabric Spray Dye...that stuff sucks...I used it the first time and had to scrape it off with a steel bristle brush...and I still have more to do. When you take everything off to paint it.......label all the screws, plugs, pins, etc...so you know where they will go when you install them. I repainted my roof lining with the black spray dye...and it worked nice...but dont use it on hard plastic....it just doesnt wanna stick.

The key to this job is PATIENCE.  Sure you'll have to wait overnight to let it dry before you can give it a second coat....but its worth it.  Trust me, do it right the first time so you dont have to re-do it like I did (and am still doing)

good luck,

-m

smooth240 · 06-10-2002, 04:56 PM

I used a vynal spray bomb from a local paint suppy store.
I changed everything that was brown to black. it look hella better.
Make sure you clean it really well, there is a special silicon remover that you can use that comes in a can.

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HKrpS13 · 06-10-2002, 07:06 PM

Did all of you guys put cleasr coat over? I don't want my interior to look alll shinny so I didn't use it.
I'll go buy the paint and try it.

sxfro · 06-10-2002, 08:07 PM

i work at a body shop and would'nt advise anyone to paint anything from the int with krylon,i've had to paint many int parts where the krylon was used and is now flaking,you could use the krylon but before you do get you some bulldog adhesive promoter,it helps paint bond to plastic's and clearing it would help to.also get a piece of dark red scotch bright to ruff up the plastic before you do anything.

240meowth · 06-10-2002, 08:50 PM

why spry your interior?  i'm thinking 'bout carbon fibering my center peice on my s13, there's signs of "look @ Me, i'm going to crack over here", so i might just cf it for the fun  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='

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06-08-2002, 08:24 PM	#1
240sig Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 17 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	What type of paint should I use when painting the interior.  Also, where can I get it.  Thanks. __________________ Quote of the week:      "Your car's so sexy I would jump your bones if you had more than half a back seat." (yes it was actually said)

06-09-2002, 08:16 AM	#4
guidot Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Cape Cod, MA Age: 45 Posts: 443 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Ok I'm goin to teach you all something here.  KRYLON.  9 coats on all the plastic pieces.  I have had it on there for over a year now and there are no scratches, no dullness and it shines nicely with Armor-All.  If you need a pic email me direct. __________________ -Jeff T. 96 240SX 240SXONE http://www.240sxone.com

06-09-2002, 06:25 PM	#5
MyFirst240SX Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 599 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	If you take the plastic pieces and use really fine sandpaper to ruff em up, then primer it with primer from walmart.  The walmart paint "Color Spray" Premium Enanel.  i did this several months ago and i have no complants yet and my interior goes through hell. __________________ It is better to drive a Slow car fast than to drive a fast Car slow! '89 FastBack 5spd: Intake/Exhaust,Strut Bars and JL15. '90 Parts car/Some day drag car.

06-09-2002, 10:58 PM	#6
mbmbmb23 Zilvia Contributor Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Charlotte, NC. Posts: 1,776 Trader Rating: (1) Rides Gallery: mbmbmb23 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	I second that.....Krylon Epoxy Enamel.......gloss black. The secret it to use some degreaser spray to remove all the crap (armor all) that builds up on the plastic....before you paint it. Use degreaser........then once youve totally done that....rub it down with lacquer thinner to make sure nothing is on there. Spray it evenly.......let it dry overnight....then give it another coat. Taking out and painting the dash will take the whole weekend......the door panels will take another weekend...and everthing else will take a final weekend. Dont use they Krylon plastic/fabric Spray Dye...that stuff sucks...I used it the first time and had to scrape it off with a steel bristle brush...and I still have more to do. When you take everything off to paint it.......label all the screws, plugs, pins, etc...so you know where they will go when you install them. I repainted my roof lining with the black spray dye...and it worked nice...but dont use it on hard plastic....it just doesnt wanna stick. The key to this job is PATIENCE.  Sure you'll have to wait overnight to let it dry before you can give it a second coat....but its worth it.  Trust me, do it right the first time so you dont have to re-do it like I did (and am still doing) good luck, -m __________________ 400x200

06-10-2002, 04:56 PM	#7
smooth240 Leaky Injector Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Posts: 89 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I used a vynal spray bomb from a local paint suppy store. I changed everything that was brown to black. it look hella better. Make sure you clean it really well, there is a special silicon remover that you can use that comes in a can. good luck!  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=''>

06-09-2002, 12:07 AM	#2
Matt240SE Zilvia Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Knoxville Age: 40 Posts: 164 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Why paint your interior? Oh well to each his own. But try jcwhitney.com or summitracing.com they usually have that kind of stuff.

06-09-2002, 03:55 AM	#3
HKrpS13 Zilvia Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: SoCal Posts: 267 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	If your planning on painting the plastic pannels, you shouldn't. I did it and at first it looked real nice but but after a week it, it looked real shity. It comes off real easily. I recomend that you get some vinyl sheets and glue or do something to make it stay over the things you were going to paint. (I think thats close to what the pros do) BTW, I painted my interior with vinyl spray paint that I got from Hoime Depot

06-10-2002, 07:06 PM	#8
HKrpS13 Zilvia Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: SoCal Posts: 267 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Did all of you guys put cleasr coat over? I don't want my interior to look alll shinny so I didn't use it. I'll go buy the paint and try it.

06-10-2002, 08:07 PM	#9
sxfro Leaky Injector Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 66 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i work at a body shop and would'nt advise anyone to paint anything from the int with krylon,i've had to paint many int parts where the krylon was used and is now flaking,you could use the krylon but before you do get you some bulldog adhesive promoter,it helps paint bond to plastic's and clearing it would help to.also get a piece of dark red scotch bright to ruff up the plastic before you do anything.

06-10-2002, 08:50 PM	#10
240meowth Nissanaholic! Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: torrance, ca Age: 41 Posts: 2,407 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	why spry your interior?  i'm thinking 'bout carbon fibering my center peice on my s13, there's signs of "look @ Me, i'm going to crack over here", so i might just cf it for the fun  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=''> __________________