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chevymadness · 05-20-2011, 10:22 PM

I want to paint my panels i just sanded them so should i prime them before i lay some black paint on them.I also dont know what black paint to use i want some good durable stuff ?????

HTX86chevy · 05-21-2011, 03:49 PM

I havent gotten to my panels yet, but i painted all my trim plus the dash with (sem gloss black) . Its made for interior plastic, vinyl, and carpet. I just sanded lightly, washed with soap and water and sprayed everything with 3 coats. Seems to be holding up pretty good, everyone things that theyre new pieces. Didnt work well on the carpet though so i had to order a new blk carpet. I wanted to do the door panels but one has a crack and im not sure if its worth trying to fix or just buy new ones.

TheWhiteElephant · 05-21-2011, 11:13 PM

YES! If you don't prime them, the paint won't adhere properly and will scratch off very easily. I've gone down this road. I used SEM interior vinyl/plastic paints. Good stuff. You can find them pretty much anywhere.

justinburnett · 05-21-2011, 11:49 PM

The prepwork is far more important than the finish if you Want it to last. Yes, prime them.
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rayfinseats · 05-22-2011, 09:41 AM

Interior panels? Plastic primer. Vinyl paint.

05-20-2011, 10:22 PM	#1
chevymadness Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: el paso texas Posts: 273	Should i prime panels before painting them I want to paint my panels i just sanded them so should i prime them before i lay some black paint on them.I also dont know what black paint to use i want some good durable stuff ????? __________________ 1982 chevy silverado It's all about original guys original let me say again original.

05-21-2011, 03:49 PM	#2
HTX86chevy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 349	Re: Should i prime panels before painting them I havent gotten to my panels yet, but i painted all my trim plus the dash with (sem gloss black) . Its made for interior plastic, vinyl, and carpet. I just sanded lightly, washed with soap and water and sprayed everything with 3 coats. Seems to be holding up pretty good, everyone things that theyre new pieces. Didnt work well on the carpet though so i had to order a new blk carpet. I wanted to do the door panels but one has a crack and im not sure if its worth trying to fix or just buy new ones. __________________

05-21-2011, 11:13 PM	#3
TheWhiteElephant God is good! Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 689	Re: Should i prime panels before painting them YES! If you don't prime them, the paint won't adhere properly and will scratch off very easily. I've gone down this road. I used SEM interior vinyl/plastic paints. Good stuff. You can find them pretty much anywhere. __________________ Mando *"It takes a smart man to know when he's stupid." -- Barney Rubble* My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=430367 Last edited by TheWhiteElephant; 05-21-2011 at 11:14 PM.

05-21-2011, 11:49 PM	#4
justinburnett Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: The Dalles, OR Posts: 392	Re: Should i prime panels before painting them The prepwork is far more important than the finish if you Want it to last. Yes, prime them. Posted via Mobile Device

05-22-2011, 09:41 AM	#5
rayfinseats Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: sioux city, iowa Posts: 619	Re: Should i prime panels before painting them Interior panels? Plastic primer. Vinyl paint. Last edited by rayfinseats; 05-22-2011 at 09:42 AM.



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