painting plastic body parts
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berettashot117
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lucky for you there is a thread discussing this already and it's pretty recent. go find it
Thanks for your usless post.
Zuke
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Its almost award worthy. :banana:
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/4th-gen-t4rs/100833-all-2003-runners-unpainted-cladding.html
Doozi
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Some manufacturers make paint for the specific application... Dupli-color is one that has paints designed for bumper covers and plastic trim, but I'm sure that others are available. As with any paint job, preparation is key. Follow the paint manufacturer's recommendations, but you generally want to evenly scuff the surface for improved bond, clean the surface so it's free of all dust and oils, prime, and paint. Something else to remember is to take your time... multiple smooth, even, LIGHT coats will typically produce the best results. Hope that helps some.
97BlackAckCL
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I'm a big fan of Krylon Fusion plastic spray paint, but I've only used it on interior parts.
MATTALLICA
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It depends on how good you want the finish. Do you want to sand out scratches prime then paint or just paint over the existing paint and scratches?
If you want to do a good job sand out the scratches with 320/400 grit sand paper then prime (two coats). Sand the primer with 500 grit (get the orange peal out) then paint. As for paint your can get your paint code off the drivers door (ex 1E7, 4Q2, 1F7, 202) Toyota colours. Go to a local paint shop and ask for single stage paint (the clear is mixed in with the colour) very easy to spray. Do two coats.
If you don't want to prime and just paint over the old paint all you have to do is scuff the paint with red scotch brite pad (automotive store should have it) then paint ( two coats). Make sure to sand your edges well so there is no peeling issues
Good luck
If you want to do a good job sand out the scratches with 320/400 grit sand paper then prime (two coats). Sand the primer with 500 grit (get the orange peal out) then paint. As for paint your can get your paint code off the drivers door (ex 1E7, 4Q2, 1F7, 202) Toyota colours. Go to a local paint shop and ask for single stage paint (the clear is mixed in with the colour) very easy to spray. Do two coats.
If you don't want to prime and just paint over the old paint all you have to do is scuff the paint with red scotch brite pad (automotive store should have it) then paint ( two coats). Make sure to sand your edges well so there is no peeling issues
Good luck
For already coated parts I would sand with a 600 grit sandpaper and then apply a flexible primer.
If the paint is removed to substrate then it is imperative you use an adhesion promoter for plastics.
The folks at automotivetouchup dot com have some decent products for DIY use.
If the paint is removed to substrate then it is imperative you use an adhesion promoter for plastics.
The folks at automotivetouchup dot com have some decent products for DIY use.
Zuke
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PaulB-2006 T4R
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First lightly sand the plastic with 400 grit (take off the shine), DupliColor has an Adhesion Promoter used on plastic, then DupliColor Filler Primer, DupliColor Perfect Match (look for your color code) and finally DupliColor Clear Coat.
I painted my side mirrors and I must say it looks good and it passed the Wife Test!
Good luck.
I painted my side mirrors and I must say it looks good and it passed the Wife Test!
Good luck.
Did you look at the link I left?
I did and it doesn't work.
Longmark999
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Has anyone actually painted the 2003 cladding
Hi,
I'm reviving this thread in the hopes that someone has actually done this (as opposed to offering general tips on how to paint plastic) and can offer some advice on which product to use, color matching, process followed, etc. I bought a used 2003 and I can live with the condition of the cladding, but unfortunately the previous owner replaced the driver side rear corner of the bumper with an unpainted replacement part. Rather than having to buy a new part, I was hoping I could paint it and was looking for tips.
Thanks in advance!
Hi,
I'm reviving this thread in the hopes that someone has actually done this (as opposed to offering general tips on how to paint plastic) and can offer some advice on which product to use, color matching, process followed, etc. I bought a used 2003 and I can live with the condition of the cladding, but unfortunately the previous owner replaced the driver side rear corner of the bumper with an unpainted replacement part. Rather than having to buy a new part, I was hoping I could paint it and was looking for tips.
Thanks in advance!
I received an email from Autogeek about a new black plastic "restorer" they are pushing, sounds a bit different as they caution repeatedly about staining. I sounds like an oil based cream or liquid that is not your average back to black type product.
Autogeek basically has every auto cleaning and detailing product on the planet, give it a shot.....painting seems like tons of work !
Autogeek basically has every auto cleaning and detailing product on the planet, give it a shot.....painting seems like tons of work !
Bluesky 07
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I did all the faded black trim (and there was a LOT of it) on my old '02 Xterra using Dupli-Color Trim and Bumper paint. I read and followed the directions to the letter - for example, I used their cleaning product and adhesion promoter before painting - and the trim looked like new. It was durable too. I had it for several years before I sold the X and it never faded. Looked great the whole time.
Good luck and let us know how it turns out.
Good luck and let us know how it turns out.
HCWatson997
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I looked up some options on youtube the past few days and I saw that multiple people used low grit bedliner on their Jeep Cherokees and etc with the plastic panels after scuffing them up. What does everyone think about that? I know that bedliner isn't necessarily meant to bond to plastic but his held up pretty good
The Titanium Metallic paint (code 1D4) on my 2003 Limited trim and body cladding pieces is in bad shape. I'm thinking the PO used some product on it that really broke down the clear coat. It's severely fading in some areas and peeling in others. The paint on the metal is still in good shape. I checked with a local body shop but the price for professional painting was way to steep. So I'm thinking I want to do it myself (even a half-ass home job would be better than how it looks now). I looked at the Dupli-color website but it looks like the bumper and trim paint only comes in black and dark gray. I want a color match. Any other suggestions on what products to use? I'd like to use something designed for plastic that doesn't require priming or clearcoat. Thanks!
