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**GOPAPA** · 06-13-2010, 05:37 PM

I am wanting to paint my door panels a semi-gloss black .

I washed the panels with a SOS pad and now would appreciate some info on what is the best way to make sure the paint sticks and does not peel off after I paint them.

Pictures show that I have went through the black that is on them with the SOS pads in some places and other places I have not.

I plan on shining up the chrome and putting it back on the panels with out the metal woodgrain insert ..

The places that I have gone through the paint is showing what the plastic looks like from the rear side of the panels ..

My questions are these ..Do I have to take off all the black on the panels ? Or do I only need to get off the paint that comes off by scrubbing them like that is shown in my pictures below .. Do I need a primer first before I paint the simi-gloss black ?

Was hoping that some others have been there done this and know whats best ..thanks GP Larry

**71blksuper4x4** · 06-13-2010, 05:41 PM

Get some lacquer thinner and some rags..... start wiping with elbow grease. It will take some time but shouldn't damage the panel as I have used the same method in the past. Get it good and clean, then wipe down with a sos pad gently mixed with some soap and water. Wash off, and let air dry. Then finish up with some Bulldog adhesion promoter (about 2 mist coats, 5 min. apart) Wait another 5 min. and use some SEM interior ColorCoat of your desired color, and boom. You have a nice set of panels. Trevor

**GOPAPA** · 06-13-2010, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by 71blksuper4x4

Get some lacquer thinner and some rags..... start wiping with elbow grease. It will take some time but shouldn't damage the panel as I have used the same method in the past. Get it good and clean, then wipe down with a sos pad gently mixed with some soap and water. Wash off, and let air dry. Then finish up with some Bulldog adhesion promoter (about 2 mist coats, 5 min. apart) Wait another 5 min. and use some SEM interior ColorCoat of your desired color, and boom. You have a nice set of panels. Trevor

Sounds like a workable idea ,, thanks gp

06-13-2010, 05:37 PM	#1
GOPAPA Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Nampa Idaho Posts: 7,452	Door Panel Questions I am wanting to paint my door panels a semi-gloss black . I washed the panels with a SOS pad and now would appreciate some info on what is the best way to make sure the paint sticks and does not peel off after I paint them. Pictures show that I have went through the black that is on them with the SOS pads in some places and other places I have not. I plan on shining up the chrome and putting it back on the panels with out the metal woodgrain insert .. The places that I have gone through the paint is showing what the plastic looks like from the rear side of the panels .. My questions are these ..Do I have to take off all the black on the panels ? Or do I only need to get off the paint that comes off by scrubbing them like that is shown in my pictures below .. Do I need a primer first before I paint the simi-gloss black ? Was hoping that some others have been there done this and know whats best ..thanks GP Larry

06-13-2010, 05:41 PM	#2
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,151	Re: Door Panel Questions Get some lacquer thinner and some rags..... start wiping with elbow grease. It will take some time but shouldn't damage the panel as I have used the same method in the past. Get it good and clean, then wipe down with a sos pad gently mixed with some soap and water. Wash off, and let air dry. Then finish up with some Bulldog adhesion promoter (about 2 mist coats, 5 min. apart) Wait another 5 min. and use some SEM interior ColorCoat of your desired color, and boom. You have a nice set of panels. Trevor __________________ TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks) 1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned) 1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank 1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205) 1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach) :2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever



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