Paint Or Dye On Plastic Parts

[Biotex]

Since Maura has a nice new white paint job, I'm going to have to clean up some of the exterior plastic trim pieces. For instance the cab vents. Mine are nice, but they do have some sun fading. I'd like to get them back to new looking, and don't have any idea if they need a paint made for plastic, or if they should be dyed somehow.

 

What works the best, and is readily available. I went to AZ and they have a rustoleum plastic paint in gloss and satin. I purchased the gloss, and tested it on paper, and i'm thinking it is going to look too much like it was painted. I want a natural look, so that is why i'm using the word dye, but don't know if it is even doable.

 

Advice please!

[Alexia]

Store bought plastic paints are crap. As well, the plastic used for XJ/MJ parts are typically made out of a type of plastic that reacts badly with the paint causing tackiness. The best way to paint plastic parts is with an adhesion promoter and automotive paint that has been mixed with a flex agent. The other way is to used premixed spray paint and dye solutions such as the ones from SEM. SEM even has tutorials on YouTube on how to get it perfect.

[HOrnbrod]

I like Forever Black products for exterior plastics and trim. It's not a paint but a dye that requires little prep and looks great. Mothers Back to Black is okay, but Forever Black is better. Easier to apply, looks more natural, and lasts longer. Damn, I sound like a commercial. But I do like it.

 

http://www.foreverblack.com/

[JeepcoMJ]

heat gun used correctly, and krylon plastic clear coat. pull the oils back to the surface, then seal them in.

[mnkyboy]

heat gun used correctly, and krylon plastic clear coat. pull the oils back to the surface, then seal them in.

I've seen this done with a torch as well, its basically how a lot of manufactures do it to begin with.

[glundblad]

I took my '87 to a body shop a few years back.  The flairs and vents were starting to look a little rough.   When I picked up the truck, I was curious how they "restored" the plastic parts.  They said they painted them.  I couldnt tell.

[Biotex]

I have heard that about using a heat gun, but I chose the safer route (in my mind) of using the forever black product. I found it on Amazon Prime for $16, so it is on the way.

No doubt, the SEM product is as good if not better, but more expensive.

Thanks for the tips guys! :thumbsup:

[92tanMJ]

I used the duplicolor paint for plastic stuff on my xj and it turned out pretty darn good, Ill get the pictures later for ya

[Darren]

SEM products.

 

If you want perfect and lasting results.

[Biotex]

Here are the SEM color charts:

 

 

 

[Biotex]

And here are the colors that the SEM Classic Coat product comes in:

 

[Biotex]

Of the colors listed, these are the Chrysler Colors available in the Classic Coat:

 

 

Anyone know which color is the best match for our grey/blue interiors?

After looking at these colors, I can't tell... I'm guessing I need a slate blue?

[92tanMJ]

Of the colors listed, these are the Chrysler Colors available in the Classic Coat:

Anyone know which color is the best match for our grey/blue interiors?

After looking at these colors, I can't tell... I'm guessing I need a slate blue?

 

Sounds right to me? :dunno:   But you paint/dye EVERYTHING then I guess it doesnt really matter if the color is 100% matching because all of the panels will match in the end(Grays to gray, blue to blue, not blue to gray.) ..... assuming my logic is okay on that one.

[GirsMJ86]

I painted the cab vents on my old '91 with rustoleum and it stuck just fine. I used a metallic black just for a bit of subtle flare and so that they were not as black as the body and stood out some. The camera doesn't do it justice, looked much better in person. The flares were painted along with the body and they looked alright.

 

 

Will be interested in seeing how that Forever Black stuff turns out, I prefer unpainted flares and want to go that route on my next MJ.