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actually, jackseric did 2 coats of primer and 3 coats of paint....other way around

 
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I tried primer - it didn't stick, at least the kind I used. So I just used paint on bare plastic (I had to redo the entire HU which pissed me off) and it looked great.

3 coats paint
2 coats clear-coat

it looks hella sweet and has a light shine to it. Kinda like it's been armor-alled, but without the armor all. It does scratch off easily though, so I guess until I find a more permanent solution, I'll have to be careful

I like that blue interior a lot - I used silver and I've gotten mad props from everyone who's seen it since I did it like 3 days ago

 
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Sorry for taking so long to get back to you... been very busy lately.

I used 2 coats of primer then 3 of paint because I wanted to retain the non-gloss finish like the existing silver trim pieces already in the car. Plus it's a pain in the **** when the sun reflects off the stereo face... no imagine getting that from the entire trim piece.

Spray Technique: Use as little as possible. Using a spray can you can't control the flow through the nozzle like in a pro-paint shop so you've got to compensate yourself.

1. Keep the can as far away from the trim pieces as you can while still getting coverage... aprox. 10" away.
2. I never once held the nozzle open for more than half of a second at a time. (to eliminate chance of runs)
3. If the nozzle is open you'd better be moving that can... and fast. Just be smooth, not jerky.
4. I used a sweeping motion. Swing your hand past the piece on both sides and just tap the nozzle as you pass the trim piece.
5. If you don't get everything the first time, LEAVE IT ALONE until it dries. There's always time for more coats.
6. When it looks good, STOP SPRAYING.

It's inevitable... I think, "It looks good but if I sprayed this section one more time it may look better..." Then after I do it, I realize I just ****ed it up. hahaha

 
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does anyone use 400 grit sand paper before they paint? and will that affect the texture look or how well the paint holds? or should it be fine without sanding as long as your using the plasti-coat paint?

 
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Sanding it first would most likely increase the bond between primer and plastic. However, you will loose the original texture of the piece. Some may want that, others and myself did not.

I did not use plasti-cote paint either... I just used Duplicolor because I had a hard time tracking plasti-cote down.

Skeet - I have not tried scratching my painted pieces with my nail, but I did rub fairly hard with my thumb. Nothing happened, so I figure there is a pretty good bond. hahaha, what are you planning on hitting your dash with that you need to worry about scratching it with your nails?

 
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do you have a pic of your interior Jackseric, i tried searching for your ride but couldn't find one, and hassoomi, did you sand before you painted, or is that what your going to paint your interior, not what it looks like currently?

 
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Only cost me $7. $3.50 for one can of silver and $3.50 for one can of clear coat. Six light coats of silver, one light clear coat, and one heavy clear coat

 
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that interior pic i attached is speedracer32's. mine is stock black for now. when i do paint mine, i don't think i'll sand it; i want to "keep the texture" .....................................and i'm lazy

 
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one last thing, if we still have the stock cd player installed, we have to disconnect it and when we reconnect it, type in some security code for it right?

 
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Yeah you have to go to the dealer and get it if you don't already have it. They need the serial number off the bottom of the radio to look it up.

 
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Awesome. Thanks for the help everyone. Probably do this next week. Anyone need any detailed photos along the way let me know and i can take some pictures.

I am still worrying about the paint scratching off because the trim piece i tried it on scratches off and im not sure if a clearcoat, glossy finish is what I want. I'm also paranoid cause Honda emailed me back saying the replacement is 70bucks canadian and i have no credit card to order parts online... anywho, i guess protection is better so im going to look for some clearcoat. any suggestions on time per clearcoat spray and again, is it a detailed coat like the silver spray?

 
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I got my Trim pieces painted last weekend when I installed my exhaust, so let me know what you think

 
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here's a better picture straight on, sorry bout the gritty look to the pictures, it was the only way i could attach'm

 
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looks good

 
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i just painted... saved me a ton of money... and it love it...

 
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anybody know the exact color silver paint? the autozone near me has 6 different shades of dupli-color import silver