TNT4ME
01-03-2005, 12:08 PM
This is a DYI version of how to paint interior items. Questions and concerns are answered in the disclaimer. This is a guide for those who asked how I did mine (silver). I do not know if this qualifies to go in the DYI section or not since this is the "Home version". Sticky maybe? Anyway, enjoy.....
The way I did mine was this:
2 cans Krylon primer (dries in 12 min actual 30 min)
2 cans Krylon chrome paint (60 min dry)
2-3 cans Krylon clear (dries in 12 min actual 30 min)
180 grit sandpaper
320 grit sandpaper
Prep work:
Remove pieces from vehicle. Remove what you do not want painted (vents, etc)
Wipe all pieces REALLY good with amonia (5 parts water to 1 part amonia) or alchohol to get all the stuff off them. Do this 2X and dry very well just to be sure.
Primer pieces 1st coat (light coats always). if it does not cover, do not worry, patientce is the key. Let dry 30 min
Primer pieces 2nd coat and let dry. (30 min)
IMPORTANT! After 2nd coat is completely dry sand with 180 grit sand paper (very lightly) to get it super smooth no divots. Use a lint free cloth and wipe off pieces making sure there aren't any fuzzy stuff left on piece.
Primer 3rd coat. If you did not sand properly, you will see it here in which case...back to 2nd coat instructions until it is right. You cannot sand during the next 3 coats of chrome. (It changes the color)
Chrome paint: DO NOT SAND! Use light coats. Let dry 60 min per coat.
3 coats of chrome. refer to rule above, dry 60 min per coat.
1st coat of clear coat. This coat will soak in. no worries. You can not see the clear going on unless you are at eye level with the piece. This is the most important coat, so be careful to use light coats.
2nd coat clear. Spray and let dry. Sand this coat when completely dry with 320 grit paper so it is silky. Wipe very gently. It will retain a white chaulky look. That's ok.
3rd and forth coat clear. These are the finishing coats and will make everything look outstanding.
You can put on as many clear coats as you feel like. Sand with 320 grit after every 2 coats though to avoid orange peel effect.
It is best to do this on a warm day somewhere it is not windy or dusty (garage with door open?)
All this sounds like alot of work, it really isn't. Spray, dry, spray, dry,sand wipe.
This process took me until dinner time and I started painting at about 10 AM.
Have fun!
Disclaimer: If you do this and mess it up, not my fault.
TNT4me
The way I did mine was this:
2 cans Krylon primer (dries in 12 min actual 30 min)
2 cans Krylon chrome paint (60 min dry)
2-3 cans Krylon clear (dries in 12 min actual 30 min)
180 grit sandpaper
320 grit sandpaper
Prep work:
Remove pieces from vehicle. Remove what you do not want painted (vents, etc)
Wipe all pieces REALLY good with amonia (5 parts water to 1 part amonia) or alchohol to get all the stuff off them. Do this 2X and dry very well just to be sure.
Primer pieces 1st coat (light coats always). if it does not cover, do not worry, patientce is the key. Let dry 30 min
Primer pieces 2nd coat and let dry. (30 min)
IMPORTANT! After 2nd coat is completely dry sand with 180 grit sand paper (very lightly) to get it super smooth no divots. Use a lint free cloth and wipe off pieces making sure there aren't any fuzzy stuff left on piece.
Primer 3rd coat. If you did not sand properly, you will see it here in which case...back to 2nd coat instructions until it is right. You cannot sand during the next 3 coats of chrome. (It changes the color)
Chrome paint: DO NOT SAND! Use light coats. Let dry 60 min per coat.
3 coats of chrome. refer to rule above, dry 60 min per coat.
1st coat of clear coat. This coat will soak in. no worries. You can not see the clear going on unless you are at eye level with the piece. This is the most important coat, so be careful to use light coats.
2nd coat clear. Spray and let dry. Sand this coat when completely dry with 320 grit paper so it is silky. Wipe very gently. It will retain a white chaulky look. That's ok.
3rd and forth coat clear. These are the finishing coats and will make everything look outstanding.
You can put on as many clear coats as you feel like. Sand with 320 grit after every 2 coats though to avoid orange peel effect.
It is best to do this on a warm day somewhere it is not windy or dusty (garage with door open?)
All this sounds like alot of work, it really isn't. Spray, dry, spray, dry,sand wipe.
This process took me until dinner time and I started painting at about 10 AM.
Have fun!
Disclaimer: If you do this and mess it up, not my fault.
TNT4me