painting the interior

dragon370 · 12-01-2006, 10:59 PM

i know this isnt a saturn-specific question but this forum has a lot of people to answer questions. i have seen alot of cars with various interior trim and stuff painted and it looks good and i want to do that with white and blue. can anyone give me advice on gaoing about this, paints to use, etc? anything helpful?

thanx!

S3aturnR · 12-02-2006, 05:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dragon370

i know this isnt a saturn-specific question but this forum has a lot of people to answer questions. i have seen alot of cars with various interior trim and stuff painted and it looks good and i want to do that with white and blue. can anyone give me advice on gaoing about this, paints to use, etc? anything helpful?

thanx!

parts prep is everything. i was very careful and i cleaned everything, but i still have cracking/chipping issues. also fading issues on parts that get a lot of wear (stereo faceplate). it looks cool for awhile, but then it gets crusty. make sure you are anal about cleaning any parts you intend to paint. even oils from your hands will screw up a nice paint job...

s3aturnr

dragon370 · 12-02-2006, 07:44 PM

okay how about what type of paint to use?? how many coats?? anything specific you recommend as far as what to clean with (i.e. chemicals etc)??

thanx

also, just curious, what is required here to advance in member status? i know i am a noob kinda but "junior" member sounds so...i dunno...

andy_95sl2 · 12-02-2006, 09:13 PM

I recommend Interior Dye. Paint will crack and look like $h!t in a month.

dragon370 · 12-02-2006, 09:35 PM

okay where do i get interior dye?

but i would also like info on paint...

sl_don · 12-03-2006, 12:06 AM

the amount of posts affects the title under your Sig.

you will need paint for plastic surfaces. vinyl such as the dash pad must be dyed becaus paint will just crack.

most custom jobs that involve changing the colour of the interior. are acheved by recovering vinyl and clothe parts with the material in the colour desired. and refabricating many plastic parts in fiberglass witch is easyer to paint and gives better results.

if you do paint be prepaired to touch up and redo lots of areas that see lots of contact in the normal use of your car.

and if you use a lot of white you will go insane trying to keep it looking good.

SaturnManiac · 12-03-2006, 12:10 AM

I had a friend that used spray paint. He took off the stuff on his car he wanted to paint and sprayed it. He used blue. It made his Corolla look different.

JS593 · 12-03-2006, 12:13 AM

look at my pics of the dash in my profile, that was all done with interrior flex paint, to this day (9 months later) it still hasnt chipped or faded, or anything

Steven62387 · 12-03-2006, 01:08 AM

What ive done in previous car is used Duplicolor Vynl spray paints, there are agents, compunds in it that allows the paint to "flex". But it WILL scratch mind you. Duplicolor also has prep wipes that remove grease. And as S3aturnR stated even fingerprints will ruin those spots. So preping is key.

MiSaturn · 12-03-2006, 10:48 AM

Have purchased viynl dye from automotive paint shops. Turned a pukie green interior black, with very good success. Colors are typically what's generally found in most cars - grey, tan, black, etc. Not sure if you'll find colors like blue/white, but worth checking your local auto paint store to see what they can recommend.

dcp · 12-03-2006, 10:58 AM

It is not a good idea to paint interior parts.But if you must PREP. is everthing.Laquer thiner will strip any wax oils.Be sure to wear gloves.I would use a scuff pad after wiping.Then a tackrag,then spray paint,untill covered

davidjoy · 12-01-2021, 01:52 AM

Is it accurate to say that you are searching for an expert to deal with all your interior painting tasks? You can depend on Imdad Painting. Outfitted with industry-driving information and propelled interior painting Vancouver, we have been giving full-line of painting services to the families and organizations crosswise over Vancouver. We paint all kinds of car interior, and we will provide you the stress free service

onlinebiker · 12-01-2021, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by andy_95sl2

I recommend Interior Dye. Paint will crack and look like $h!t in a month.

The kid who owned our 2002 SC2 painted several interior parts red to match the body. It's over 6 years old - and still looks ok. No cracking or peeling.

No idea what kind of paint.

Waiex191 · 12-01-2021, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by onlinebiker

The kid who owned our 2002 SC2 painted several interior parts red to match the body. It's over 6 years old - and still looks ok. No cracking or peeling.

No idea what kind of paint.

A spambot necropost brought this thread back from the dead. Not sure the people on the post are still around.

onlinebiker · 12-04-2021, 11:26 AM

Damn.... Thats twice I' ve been had...

12-01-2006, 10:59 PM	#1
dragon370 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Dardenne Praire, Missouri Posts: 1,691 1997 SC2	painting the interior i know this isnt a saturn-specific question but this forum has a lot of people to answer questions. i have seen alot of cars with various interior trim and stuff painted and it looks good and i want to do that with white and blue. can anyone give me advice on gaoing about this, paints to use, etc? anything helpful? thanx! ... Brendan 1997 SC1- "Stacy" dk green, 5spd, Motegi, Kuhmo tires Under the most rigorously controlled conditions, the Saturn will do as it damn well pleases.

12-02-2006, 07:44 PM	#3
dragon370 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Dardenne Praire, Missouri Posts: 1,691 1997 SC2	Re: painting the interior okay how about what type of paint to use?? how many coats?? anything specific you recommend as far as what to clean with (i.e. chemicals etc)?? thanx also, just curious, what is required here to advance in member status? i know i am a noob kinda but "junior" member sounds so...i dunno... ... Brendan 1997 SC1- "Stacy" dk green, 5spd, Motegi, Kuhmo tires Under the most rigorously controlled conditions, the Saturn will do as it damn well pleases.

12-02-2006, 09:13 PM	#4
andy_95sl2 Master Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Grafenwoehr, Germany Posts: 3,207 andy_95sl2's Photos	Re: painting the interior I recommend Interior Dye. Paint will crack and look like $h!t in a month. ... 2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon -> daily & toy =) 2009 BMW 128i -> sold 2003 VW GTI 1.8T -> wrecked 1998 Saturn SL2 -> parted out 1995 Saturn SL2 -> sold 1995 Saturn SL2 -> sold

12-02-2006, 09:35 PM	#5
dragon370 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Dardenne Praire, Missouri Posts: 1,691 1997 SC2	Re: painting the interior okay where do i get interior dye? but i would also like info on paint... ... Brendan 1997 SC1- "Stacy" dk green, 5spd, Motegi, Kuhmo tires Under the most rigorously controlled conditions, the Saturn will do as it damn well pleases.

12-03-2006, 12:06 AM	#6
sl_don Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 457 sl_don's Photos 2004 VUE 3.5L	Re: painting the interior the amount of posts affects the title under your Sig. you will need paint for plastic surfaces. vinyl such as the dash pad must be dyed becaus paint will just crack. most custom jobs that involve changing the colour of the interior. are acheved by recovering vinyl and clothe parts with the material in the colour desired. and refabricating many plastic parts in fiberglass witch is easyer to paint and gives better results. if you do paint be prepaired to touch up and redo lots of areas that see lots of contact in the normal use of your car. and if you use a lot of white you will go insane trying to keep it looking good. ... If it isn't broken.........Your not trying hard enough 2002 SL first brand new car in my family since the 1981 Pontiac Phoenix (sold) 2004 Vue AWD V6 bought used (current)

12-03-2006, 12:10 AM	#7
SaturnManiac Master Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Near VA Border Posts: 3,648 SaturnManiac's Photos	Re: painting the interior I had a friend that used spray paint. He took off the stuff on his car he wanted to paint and sprayed it. He used blue. It made his Corolla look different. ... R.I.P. - My 1996 Saturn SL2, "Psycho" - 7/95-2/17/06 R.I.P. - My 2000 Saturn SL2, "Sexy" - 11/24/99-8/05/08 If you're a car begging for your life, wouldn't you want someone to add fluids?

12-03-2006, 12:13 AM	#8
JS593 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 1,531 JS593's Photos 1992 SL1	Re: painting the interior look at my pics of the dash in my profile, that was all done with interrior flex paint, to this day (9 months later) it still hasnt chipped or faded, or anything ... 92 SL1 SOHC TBI Custom intake Alpine deck, speakers, amp JBL Sub Ultimate amp Volometer gauge mounted in dash Magnaflow exhaust ....DEAD.... Car towed away Jan 18 2007. RIP

12-03-2006, 01:08 AM	#9
Steven62387 Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Chesterfield, VA Posts: 287 Steven62387's Photos 1998 SC2	Re: painting the interior What ive done in previous car is used Duplicolor Vynl spray paints, there are agents, compunds in it that allows the paint to "flex". But it WILL scratch mind you. Duplicolor also has prep wipes that remove grease. And as S3aturnR stated even fingerprints will ruin those spots. So preping is key.

12-03-2006, 10:48 AM	#10
MiSaturn Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Detroit, MI Posts: 1,289 2002 SL 1993 SL2	Re: painting the interior Have purchased viynl dye from automotive paint shops. Turned a pukie green interior black, with very good success. Colors are typically what's generally found in most cars - grey, tan, black, etc. Not sure if you'll find colors like blue/white, but worth checking your local auto paint store to see what they can recommend.

12-03-2006, 10:58 AM	#11
dcp Advanced Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: MO. Posts: 601 1998 SL2	Re: painting the interior It is not a good idea to paint interior parts.But if you must PREP. is everthing.Laquer thiner will strip any wax oils.Be sure to wear gloves.I would use a scuff pad after wiping.Then a tackrag,then spray paint,untill covered

12-01-2021, 01:52 AM	#12
davidjoy New Member Join Date: Nov 2021 Posts: 1	Re: painting the interior Is it accurate to say that you are searching for an expert to deal with all your interior painting tasks? You can depend on Imdad Painting. Outfitted with industry-driving information and propelled interior painting Vancouver, we have been giving full-line of painting services to the families and organizations crosswise over Vancouver. We paint all kinds of car interior, and we will provide you the stress free service

12-04-2021, 11:26 AM	#15
onlinebiker Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: sw michigan Posts: 1,548	Re: painting the interior Damn.... Thats twice I' ve been had... ... Currently owned 93 SC2 M(anual) 96 SC2 M 98 SL2 A(uto) 99 SC2 A 01 SC2 A 01 SC2 M 02 SC2 M 02 SL2 A 02 SL2 M parts 2 94 SC2 parted out 2 96 SC2 98 SC2 - rusty frame minus engine. 98 SL2

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