Who makes the best plastic paint?
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JB2wheeler
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77mali
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Who makes the best plastic paint?
My 74 Laguna S3 with a burgundy interior needs some help. I'm looking to paint some misc "light blue" plastic parts to replace the worn out parts in the car - what paint/mfr make the right paint for this? Would that paint also be good for a "dash cap" ??
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Dave
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Dave
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dcastine- Donating Member
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Re: Who makes the best plastic paint?
I've used the Duplicolor cans on some vinyl trim pieces and plastic also with good results. Also check out SEM paints they also make prep products like a soap and adhesion promoter. I used this brand on my filthy steering wheel and was please w/ the outcome. I'm still playing around w/ both to see what color I'm going to end up with. SEM is mostly sold through specialty shops- Sanell auto parts in Salem NH stocks it and the other prep materials. Duplicolor is avail @ Advanced Auto parts. If all else fails, I've also played w/ the Krylon brand which is avail almost everywhere. Sanell can possibly match your stock color in a spray can (have no idea of price or minimum) but someone in Salem said they offer this service out of Manchester or Concord NH branches. Good luck.
Duplicolor-Flat Black for vinyl :-)

Duplicolor-Flat Black for vinyl :-)

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Re: Who makes the best plastic paint?
SEM would fall into the top one I would use, and a close very close second would be Duplicolor
I would NEVER EVER use Krylon ever again worst plastic paint I had ever used and only reason I did is the duplicolor was sold out and had to put some black on it, and now before final assy I have to redo all the panels I used Krylon on to get them to match
I would NEVER EVER use Krylon ever again worst plastic paint I had ever used and only reason I did is the duplicolor was sold out and had to put some black on it, and now before final assy I have to redo all the panels I used Krylon on to get them to match
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Anthony
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Re: Who makes the best plastic paint?
Is the Dupli-Color paint you guys speak of specifically for plastic? It's not there typical "touch up" rattle-can stuff is it?
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Dave
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dcastine- Donating Member
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Re: Who makes the best plastic paint?
this is what I used with great results it looks very close to the original that came on car but use the flat black for the satin will give to much sheen it will look like a permanent armorall job
OH OH I forgot you have to put 2 coats of Adhesion promoter on as well LOL


OH OH I forgot you have to put 2 coats of Adhesion promoter on as well LOL


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Re: Who makes the best plastic paint?
Thanks - I'm looking for the Burgundy paint for my S3's seat backs, upcoming dash cap, etc.
I wouldn't think flat would be good for these pieces?

I wouldn't think flat would be good for these pieces?

dcastine- Donating Member
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Re: Who makes the best plastic paint?
you could use the perfect match vinyl dye then from duplicolor take a code for the interior or a very good picture of interior and match it to the can


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Re: Who makes the best plastic paint?
I've used the Satin a couple of times on smaller trim pcs and it does look a little too shiny to suit my tastes. What I did, then, was wait until it dried and used some OOOO (Extra Fine) steel wool and lightly buffed some of the shine off until it looked like what I wanted.
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Re: Who makes the best plastic paint?
Oooooooh - good idea.
Do most auto parts stores sell this type of paint?
My car won't be here for a couple weeks yet, so I'm doing my homework upfront.
Thanks for the education guys!
Dave C
Do most auto parts stores sell this type of paint?
My car won't be here for a couple weeks yet, so I'm doing my homework upfront.
Thanks for the education guys!
Dave C
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Re: Who makes the best plastic paint?
orileys, advanced auto in my area has them and orileys in some areas can custom mix ( in a spay can ) the color you need
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Re: Who makes the best plastic paint?
I ordered actual paint DYE for my interior, did the entire under-dash, the back of the bucket seats, and I have enough left over for the console and all interior trim pieces. I ordered it from Parasol.com in Canada. Shipping is like $35 so if you order from them, make sure you get enough. They have the prep spray, after-care conditioner, etc. It goes on best with an air compressor sprayer.
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Re: Who makes the best plastic paint?
Thanks HD - I'll look into that!

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Re: Who makes the best plastic paint?
Stay away from the stuff called Fusion. It has a lot of problems. I think its made by Krylon, but not sure. JB
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Re: Who makes the best plastic paint?
I did the whole interior plastic & misc vinyl of my '74 Malibu with paint & dye from NPD. Nothing for the seats, which has new PUI upholstery. Don't know what brand it is, but it's put in spray cans for them, as opposed to some off-the-shelf brands. The prep I used on the parts also came from NPD.
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Re: Who makes the best plastic paint?
JB2wheeler wrote:Stay away from the stuff called Fusion. It has a lot of problems. I think its made by Krylon, but not sure. JB
Yes it is made By KRYLON ................... RUIN YOUR PARTS
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Re: Who makes the best plastic paint?
Thanks Pila - I'll look into that as well
Dave

Dave
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Re: Who makes the best plastic paint?
That interior color looks like Firethorn red, is it ? That's what mine is, and it looks like the same color. I think it's code 36.....
pila- Donating Member
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Re: Who makes the best plastic paint?
According to the GM Canada docs - it's "720 - Dark Red Cloth and Vinyl Buckets"
Paint - 11 Antique White
Top - 2H Maroon
Stripe - 74A Red
Paint - 11 Antique White
Top - 2H Maroon
Stripe - 74A Red
dcastine- Donating Member
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Re: Who makes the best plastic paint?
OK, it's likely the way the camera shows it. Good looking interior though...if you use the paint I mentioned, and maybe the brand name stuff, use the prep solution, to get the surface to accept the paint better.
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Re: Who makes the best plastic paint?
SEM makes the best stuff in my opinion.
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Yup SEM is what I'm hearing is the best - looking at a website now...
http://www.tcpglobal.com/autobodydepot/semindex.aspx?gclid=CP_n5oumlqsCFYt25QodLXoJzg
Dave C
http://www.tcpglobal.com/autobodydepot/semindex.aspx?gclid=CP_n5oumlqsCFYt25QodLXoJzg

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