Hello all. I figured that I would post my trials and errors of painting my interior cheap, but nice.
REMEMBER: THIS IS A DO AT YOUR OWN RISK. DON'T COMPLAIN TO ME IF IT TURNS OUT BAD!!!!
First here is a list of what I used to paint my parts.
Rubbing Alcohol
Couple cans of Spray Paint
Fine Grit Sand Paper
Hanger
Duct Tape
1)Of course once you get the piece off (duh) You need to get the oils and dirt off of it to make sure the paint sticks and doesn't run. To do this i used a microfiber towel and the rubbing alcohol to rub the piece down.
2) once the piece is clean and dry it now needs to be sanded so the paint has something to stick to. Now here is where i made a BIG mistake. If the piece is a very hard plastic you can sand a little deeper. If it is a softer plastic (kinda like on the dash area of most cars) then a VERY LIGHT sanding is needed. I didn't lightly sand a soft piece and messed it up good, had to go out and buy another. Once sanding is done get another clean cloth and wipe the piece down again to get the dust off.
3) Now you need to find a way to hang the piece. I used a hanger and some duct tape. Trust me it works wonders, lol.
4) once hung, it is time to spray. But don't go overboard. in this part less is more. Yes, you read right LESS IS MORE!!! I usually sprayed each piece 5-8 times. That is how little amounts of paint I used on each coat. As you spray, go left to right, right to left. Don't go up and down unless you need to. These will cause runs in the paint.
5) After each coat of paint let the piece dry complete before the next coat is applied. The longer you wait the better. Also, in between each coat check for runs. If needed sand any areas and wipe the piece clean again. If you don't do it now, it will look 10 times worse by the time you are done.
6) repeat step 4 and 5 until you are happy with your results. It is quite easy to do and can add a little extra touch to your interior.
Thanks for looking and I hope my mistakes will help someone else in the long run.
