FD Interior Plastics - Refinishing
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what flat black bumper paint did you use? Like brand and such? Also what brand start button is that. It fits perfectly! Nice work. I actually just striped my parts. I used brake fluid, takes it right off and doesn't damage the plastic.
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I got the kit of ebay for $80. You can buy just the button for around $40 but the kit came with instructions, wiring and a relay (which will cost you $10-$20 anyways). It's a pretty easy mod. If you only buy the button there is no relay, wires or instructions. Also the kit comes with the right plug to connect to the button. If you don't buy the kit you'll have to make one or try to find it somewhere. The kit comes with instructions specific to each vehicle, you just have to specify what car you are installing it on to. You can also do a search on here. I believe there's a how to on this. As for the stock alarm system I'm not to sure. My FD never had the stock alarm and the push button start doesn't affect my aftermarket system. I don't think I'm aloud to post ebay links on here but if you do a search for s2000 start button you should be able to find it.
Hope this helps.
Hope this helps.
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As for the paint I used a plastic adhesion promoter (it's like primer for plastics) and flat black bumper paint. I believe it was just dupli-color. I bought from our local auto store.
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Thanks for the info. I was wondering if anyone had suggested a plastic promoter. I went to the Auto Paint store down the road to get their opinion. Plastic promoter is not cheap but most likely necessary if you are not using a paint specific for plastics. Never used it before but highly recommended. I already bought some Tamiya model paint that is also supposed to work great. I'm waiting on a few more replacement pieces before I start the spraying process.
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Well, I finished my project. Thanks for all the help/tips. I ended up going with fine steel wool to remove the factory clearcoat and cleaned that up with acetone as needed and then sanded it with 800 or so sandpaper (can't remember exactly). Cleaned all the plastics w/ soap and water. 3 coats of Plasti-Dip and that stuff is pretty hard to screw up apparently. Wear a respirator or mask of some kind - that stuff is very toxic (or do it outside). Looks fantastic and seems durable so far - got all the parts back in place without any "new scratches".
For the record - if you do 3 good coats - (2) cans will be all you need. I still have some left over for touch up.
Also, don't use a heat gun on the A/C control labels to remove them - I think I shrunk my blue/red ac temp setting label. Not too bad buy I know it.
I masked the green turn sigs in the cluster with two layers of masking tape and then cut them out with a razorblade. I didn't want to risk breaking them to remove them - they look to be welded in place w/ plastic.
I would post pics but there is no need. It looks factory as hell with a touch of texture in spots - you must pile that plasti-dip on for a smooth finish. I didn't want to risk any runs - I don't know what you would do if you have one. I imagine it would make a huge mess if you tried to correct it wet. You would have to let it dry and peel it off or something.
For the record - if you do 3 good coats - (2) cans will be all you need. I still have some left over for touch up.
Also, don't use a heat gun on the A/C control labels to remove them - I think I shrunk my blue/red ac temp setting label. Not too bad buy I know it.
I masked the green turn sigs in the cluster with two layers of masking tape and then cut them out with a razorblade. I didn't want to risk breaking them to remove them - they look to be welded in place w/ plastic.
I would post pics but there is no need. It looks factory as hell with a touch of texture in spots - you must pile that plasti-dip on for a smooth finish. I didn't want to risk any runs - I don't know what you would do if you have one. I imagine it would make a huge mess if you tried to correct it wet. You would have to let it dry and peel it off or something.
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I sanded it down and gave it a spray...came out flat black, almost perfect to stock (a tad...just a bit more satin but almost perfect), with a nice smooth finish.
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This is why i would recomend the Duplicolor black bumper paint as NERO did. I just used it to paint the plastic trim that came with my sterio. It was textured and didnt match the stock 93 plastics.
I sanded it down and gave it a spray...came out flat black, almost perfect to stock (a tad...just a bit more satin but almost perfect), with a nice smooth finish.
I sanded it down and gave it a spray...came out flat black, almost perfect to stock (a tad...just a bit more satin but almost perfect), with a nice smooth finish.
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I didnt do my interior plastics, as mine are mint. I just did the thin trim piece that came with my new pioneer deck. It was textured and didnt match the OEM smooth, so i sanded it down and painted it.
But if yours need to be done, i would use the Dupli-color as its a pretty close match to stock, as Nero pointed out. It shouldnt be to hard, i dont think you would even need to sand it. Just give them a good cleaning with maybe rubbing alcohol and take your time spraying....
But if yours need to be done, i would use the Dupli-color as its a pretty close match to stock, as Nero pointed out. It shouldnt be to hard, i dont think you would even need to sand it. Just give them a good cleaning with maybe rubbing alcohol and take your time spraying....
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I've recently done my cluster surround, ac panel etc in a charcoal met..Looks pretty good. Any ideas on how to make the main dash black? Rather than dull greyish black.
The idiot who last owned my car decided to glue some gauges to the dash above the center vent...Then removed them before selling the car, It melted the plastic and left a perfectly smooth glossy black area...Looks terrible...I don't think there is much I can do but cover it with a patch or more gauges?
The idiot who last owned my car decided to glue some gauges to the dash above the center vent...Then removed them before selling the car, It melted the plastic and left a perfectly smooth glossy black area...Looks terrible...I don't think there is much I can do but cover it with a patch or more gauges?
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I've recently done my cluster surround, ac panel etc in a charcoal met..Looks pretty good. Any ideas on how to make the main dash black? Rather than dull greyish black.
The idiot who last owned my car decided to glue some gauges to the dash above the center vent...Then removed them before selling the car, It melted the plastic and left a perfectly smooth glossy black area...Looks terrible...I don't think there is much I can do but cover it with a patch or more gauges?
The idiot who last owned my car decided to glue some gauges to the dash above the center vent...Then removed them before selling the car, It melted the plastic and left a perfectly smooth glossy black area...Looks terrible...I don't think there is much I can do but cover it with a patch or more gauges?
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So I did not do my interior plastics yet but prepped and sprayed the rear hatch covers behind the tail lights and also the windshield drain plastic. Mine were sun torched when I got it. I have to say that the Duplicolor bumper paint lays down very well and dries great. Highly recommend. I'm still thinking gloss black for my interiors though.
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^ I used a satin black on the textured pieces to just give them a fresh look and they came out shiny enough. Unless you are talking about the door, dash and shifter pieces.
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yes I am. Cluster,shifter,doors....the works. Cant wait. I also have a 93 so Im not lookin for texture either.
the bumper paint does shine in its own way. the color itself is more of a dull black than a bright black. which is why its perfect for a new stock black plastic look on an old piece. if you want that look, its the best stuff to use I think.