How do i paint an interior piece with out the fear of it chipping or fading or messing up in anyway i know there is a chance anything can happen but whats the "Best" way to make the chances a little less????

Im going from Dark Grey almost Black to a light Grey if someone could either point me to a place that tell you or give me a step by step process it would be much appreciated.

Thank You.....

 

No one has any help for me on this subject? C'mon guys i know 99 % of you have painted some interior panel at one time or another and have some way you think is the best and it wont come off with daily wear and tear ...

 

What interior panel aer you painting.

 

take your time
do good prep work
give plenty of time to dry

That should cover the basics of how to get the "best"

 

One problem with the Captn's steps
Between 2 and 3, it should say: PAINT

 

I have to paint my center console from dark grey to lighter grey.


and i know the steps like prep paint dry im wondering what steps there are in the prep work and in paint should i do light coat dry light coat dry etc etc or just heavy coat dry or what and i have read places to use sand paper and i realize that the "roughs" the surface up so the paint sticks but then wont it take the natural texture off the panel?

Later......

 

ASCII,

You can scuff it up with a 3M green pad or some wet 220 gently. Both will give the roughness without ruining the texture.

Automotive paint mfg's make a plastics adhesion promoter, but I am not sure if it's available in spray can applications.

Be sure to clean it good with some mineral spirits, or similiar, prior to painting.

Always better off with many light coats rather than 1 thick coat. I'd say 3 light coats and you should be set

 

Thanks for all your help.

Later.....

 

You do not need to "rough" up any item to paint it. Scratches will show thru the paint, also, some of our interiors have pebbled & some are smooth. Paint will not flake or chip off if you use a adhesion promoter first,basecoat,low-gloss clearcoat to finish.You can get OEM paint codes from inside drivers door/jamb. Email me if any Q's collisionpros@alltel,net - David