LBM interior painters chime in
04-12-2012, 01:50 PM
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LBM interior painters chime in
Some of you may know, some of you may not, im getting the silver dash trim in my car done in REAL carbon fiber, not that 3m crap. To accent it, im doing the steering wheel controls and door trim pieces in laser blue metallic. Problem being the guy who just painted my valve cover said it probably woundnt stick to the plastic, and to get it in an aerosol can, which is no problem because we did that with my girlfriends car when she went that route a few months ago.
Problem is since our paint kind of changes colors with the sun/lights. Does this do this from the same paint you get in the aerosol cans? or is that effect in the clear coat? im not knowledgeable when it comes to paint on cars. Basically wondering if im going to get the same effect?
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Problem is since our paint kind of changes colors with the sun/lights. Does this do this from the same paint you get in the aerosol cans? or is that effect in the clear coat? im not knowledgeable when it comes to paint on cars. Basically wondering if im going to get the same effect?
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04-12-2012, 02:07 PM
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I dont see why the painter said it wouldnt stick to plastic. My neighbor does professional body work and all that jazz and he did many interior trim paint jobs on the side (all of which are on plastic). Its just a matter of priming it correctly.
Not certain on if the LBM is a two/three stage paint or what the deal is there though, so free bump to you for answers on that
Not certain on if the LBM is a two/three stage paint or what the deal is there though, so free bump to you for answers on that
lol I guess I can wait
04-12-2012, 09:20 PM
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sounds like you need a new painter...if paint doesnt stick to plastic how do bumpers get painted?
sand that crap down with 800 or 1000 grit and a grey scuff pad... you dont even ave to sand off all the silver.you just need to get scratches in it.
elastic primer or ahesion promotor is key...if you use elastic primer dont use the garbage in a aersol can.
after that apply sealer or with some you can go straight to base coat. it all depends on the system you use.
sand that crap down with 800 or 1000 grit and a grey scuff pad... you dont even ave to sand off all the silver.you just need to get scratches in it.
elastic primer or ahesion promotor is key...if you use elastic primer dont use the garbage in a aersol can.
after that apply sealer or with some you can go straight to base coat. it all depends on the system you use.
04-12-2012, 09:27 PM
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sounds like you need a new painter...if paint doesnt stick to plastic how do bumpers get painted?
sand that crap down with 800 or 1000 grit and a grey scuff pad... you dont even ave to sand off all the silver.you just need to get scratches in it.
elastic primer or ahesion promotor is key...if you use elastic primer dont use the garbage in a aersol can.
after that apply sealer or with some you can go straight to base coat. it all depends on the system you use.
sand that crap down with 800 or 1000 grit and a grey scuff pad... you dont even ave to sand off all the silver.you just need to get scratches in it.
elastic primer or ahesion promotor is key...if you use elastic primer dont use the garbage in a aersol can.
after that apply sealer or with some you can go straight to base coat. it all depends on the system you use.
04-12-2012, 11:14 PM
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If you're serious about it, find someone who does auto body, and have them paint it with actual LBM car paint. There's no problem making it stick to plastic if they know what they're doing...
but i'm not gonna switch it everytime i post serious/troll
04-13-2012, 01:15 PM
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