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Title: painting door panels??
Post by: dirtmod0 on January 03, 2009, 06:48:04 pm

What is the best paint for painting a door panel? 1980 k10 with factory red going to gloss black.

Title: Re: painting door panels??
Post by: VileZambonie on January 03, 2009, 06:53:47 pm

I like SEM

Title: Re: painting door panels??
Post by: vince311 on January 03, 2009, 09:16:09 pm

i had success with Krylon Plastic Fusion. I cleaned my ABS panels with alcohol and water, then hit them with three coats.

Krylon Fushion does NOT work on vinyl (from my experience).

Title: Re: painting door panels??
Post by: 78 Chevyrado on January 03, 2009, 09:31:57 pm

Quote from: VileZambonie on January 03, 2009, 06:53:47 pm

I like SEM

me 2 I bought it at eastwood.

Title: Re: painting door panels??
Post by: 69byrd on January 03, 2009, 10:23:05 pm

I have also had good luck with the Krylon Plastic Fusion.

Title: Re: painting door panels??
Post by: JRConnieK10 on January 03, 2009, 11:36:24 pm

SEM covers nice, wears good.

Title: Re: painting door panels??
Post by: dirtmod0 on January 04, 2009, 07:51:29 am

thanks, I almost picked the plastic fusion brand I knew i shouldve
i havent checked the dry product yet this morning-will let you all know how it ends.

Title: Re: painting door panels??
Post by: dirtmod0 on January 04, 2009, 12:16:04 pm

they turned out alright not perfect but they will do, no show truck by no means
 I will take pics an have the wife put them on here

Title: Re: painting door panels??
Post by: Captkaos on January 07, 2009, 04:41:51 pm

Read this:
http://www.73-87.com/7387garage/interior/vinyl_dye.htm

Title: Re: painting door panels??
Post by: Thermal Izod on January 10, 2009, 04:24:17 am

i used "color bond" on my door panels/trim.  they were stained/faded and it brought them back to life.  i'll try to add pics of before and after.  works just like spray paint, but seems to bond better, and not look painted, but like new plastic.