Gloss vs flat paint on door panels??

[77chevystepside]

Good idea!! I will be putting the interior in in about two weeks so will see how it goes. Thanks

[Skunksmash]

be sure to post us a pic so we can see how it turns out.

[77chevystepside]

Will do. Engine going in today.

[xs-style]

When you guys redo your pannels, whats the proccess for sanding first? Do you lightly rough up everything, or just spray and go?

[77chevystepside]

Not sure if it is the way to go but I washed all interior pieces (dash pad, visors, door panels, seat belts and door panels) with Dawn dish soap and very hot water, then rinsed well and let them dry for a night. I did not use anything abrasive on them because when I did a test "sand" with 1000 grit  I found that it just made the surface rough. I debated on what to do but just grabbed the can (SEM vinyl black) and gave the pieces a dry coat. In other words I didn't put the paint on thick and "wet" like most sprays. I then waited about 30 minutes and did a wet coat (paint had a sheen). All of my stuff turned out great. As I said in an earlier post, they may not hold up to rough wear but only time will tell. Others may advise otherwise but I am happy with the results I got.

[xs-style]

the reson I ask is because my door pannels are about 3 different colors lol. I didnt know if Id have to strip them somehow and then respray.

[77chevystepside]

That is a whole new ball game. If someone sprayed them with some spray paint that is not for panels that stuff may let loose. I am a novice at this so not sure what you should do. Sounds like you need to get back down to the color that is original (back of panel unless painted too) and then start. If you don't, one or all of the "new" stuff on there may lift when you paint over it. You may want to start a new post and get advice from someone who has more experience and knowledge than I do. Good luck

[GoatBeard]

77 is right, just clean it and let it dry, then spray it.  Only thing I would add is to use some vinyl prep (adhesion promoter) before you spray the color on it.

Like he said, if you have different paint on it then your new vinyl paint may not stick.  You can either risk it and go ahead with the cleaning, spraying or you can try to strip it down.  The stripping might be rough on your plastic, not sure.  Or you can do what you were saying and rough the old paint up with some 'paper, then do the other steps.

[77chevystepside]

Hey Goat, I forgot to mention I did use an adhesion promoter. Thanks for adding that.

[BigBadJohn]

I would reccomend OER (I think thats the brand) satin black.
Its what a lot of guys use to paint their panels oem GM colors
I see it in my parts catalog for my camaro and have heard good things about it on a camaro forum