I painted several interior pieces using that touch up spray can stuff from napa. For the most part, it worked fine. I was told to stay away from the enamel stuff. I sanded with 400 grit pretty well and then washed with a degreaser before I got to painting. Don't know if I did it right, but it came out good, and 2 months later seems to be holding well.

 

when I painted the interior of my tiburon, I used krylon fusion i gave a 24 hour cure time after I painted before reinstalling the pieces. it looked damn good...for a ricer.

 

Do you have any pictures of how it came out?

 

I used krylon fusion that was a decently close match to the screaming yellow. The paint bonds to plastic. We didn't prime or anything. The first try was too heavy and required sanding but the A/C ***** came out great with several light coats applied about 5 minutes apart and allowed to dry for at least 12 hours. It's tough and retains the stock texture appearance.

 

Yeah all the other parts came out great.
Door handle, Lock thing, window rolluperthing.
Hahah my technical names are great.


But learn from your mistakes!
I'll be taking it all back apart next weekend, stripping it down, and starting from scratch.
I saw someone on another forum talking about Vinyl/Fabric paint/dye. I guess it must come in a spray can.

How would that work on the door panels?

 

Beware that vinyl/fabric stuff is not glossy.
I occasionally use that stuff on headliners when they're mildewed etc...

Primer is useless on plastic.
A good adhesion promoter like Bulldog is what you need before painting.
Again, light coats with the promoter as well.

For you guys that want to paint interior pieces that have been Armoralled... Good f****** luck!!
Armor All is the worst enemy of paint (silicone contents) and the only way (in my experience anyway) you'll be able to paint a piece that was bathed with this crap, is to wash it with Lacquer Thinner or Acetone.
Mineral Spirit/Paint thinner, Wax and Grease remover ain't gonna do squat on that one.

 

Now what's the best way gunna be for me to remove this paint.
I know with the little grooves it's gunna be a PITA.

Sandpaper? Paint thinner?

 

If it sands out, then go with that.
But if it's gummy and clog your sand paper, LACQUER thinner.

 

I don't, actually. I will try to take some later, but I am really busy with school work right now. I am only able to be on right now because my parents are distracted. See, I have a huge essay due by email in 2 days, and I am just starting it, so I am pretty much under lock and key here. As soon as I can, I will try to get some pictures for you.

 

Very much appreciated. Take care of that homework, Damn kids these days...kidding bro, whenever you get a chance. I'm sure it looks great, what color did you go with inside?