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Topic: Need suggestions

Posted By: CharleyH
Subject: Need suggestions
Date Posted: 21 Apr 2022 at 9:33am

I am restoring a 611ltd and the plastic dash panels are faded. Does anyone have suggestions for what to use to return these to black? I have tried paint and was not satisfied and the restoration polish for vinyl cladding didn't work. I am hoping someone has a solution.
Thanks, Charley

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Posted By: AC720Man
Date Posted: 21 Apr 2022 at 10:51am

Did you use the spray paint specifically made for plastic? That has worked well for me.

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Posted By: CharleyH
Date Posted: 21 Apr 2022 at 1:31pm

No, I did not think of it. Thanks for the help. Do you know what brand you used?

Posted By: steve(ill)
Date Posted: 21 Apr 2022 at 1:40pm

there are a few brands that will work well... the main thing is to CLEAN the parts and PRIIMER with something that sticks well to the plastic... then paint...

Google " paint plastic car parts" and you get a lot of info and You Tube videos.. Many are professional and use air sprayers... There are some that use rattle cans, but need SPECIFIC type.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v-qp57p0Jjw" rel="nofollow - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v-qp57p0Jjw

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Posted By: CharleyH
Date Posted: 21 Apr 2022 at 1:53pm

Thanks for your help!!

Posted By: Steve in NJ
Date Posted: 23 Apr 2022 at 8:27am

I use Rustoleum's Matte Black Trim & Bumper paint. Works quite well. P/N 251574. Like anything else, the surface needs to be super clean.

Steve@B&B

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Posted By: Coke-in-MN
Date Posted: 23 Apr 2022 at 11:00am

I have used a plastic primer paint , then a plastic paint , then top coated with regular rattle can color I needed . The first 2 coats can be light spray on clean surface to get a good bond for the finish color

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Posted By: CharleyH
Date Posted: 23 Apr 2022 at 8:25pm

Thanks for your help guys. The experience and knowledge on this forum is so much help.