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hevymtl
12-28-2004, 07:21 PM
How do I get paint to stick to textured plastic? Its had armorall on it before. Do I just sand it real good or is there a special paint? :shrug:

FYI: Its the plastic cover that goes over the gap between my radiator and the grill,under the hood trim.
Craig K.
12-28-2004, 07:36 PM
Clean it with mineral spirits?
hevymtl
12-28-2004, 07:51 PM
Clean it with mineral spirits?


Thanks,Craig! :nice:
hevymtl
12-28-2004, 07:52 PM
Paul, you wouldnt happen to have one of these laying around would you?
boosted23L
12-28-2004, 07:56 PM
Clean it with mineral spirits?


no that's about the last thing to use...


to be honest in your case go get some comet cleaner, scrub it real well with that....
hevymtl
12-28-2004, 08:02 PM
Whats the web address for pick a part? I think Id rather start over with a new one.
banditmwp
12-28-2004, 08:03 PM
Whats the web address for pick a part? I think Id rather start over with a new one.
http://www.pullapart.com
hevymtl
12-28-2004, 08:15 PM
http://www.pullapart.com


Thanks!
EZ SPEED
12-29-2004, 03:07 AM
One from the recycle yard will have silicone and armour all on it also.

I cleaned mine with hot soapy water and let it dry in the sun.

Then you can start sanding on it, and wash it with hot soapy water to keep the fresh plastic from getting contaminated. Use "Dawn" it cuts through the silicones and crap like that.

:nice:
svopaul
12-29-2004, 06:46 AM
Paul, you wouldnt happen to have one of these laying around would you?

Sorry Jamison, I don't have one of those around....
hevymtl
12-29-2004, 07:03 PM
Ok thanks guys! Ill see what I can do with it tomorrow.
Shorty
12-29-2004, 08:57 PM
One from the recycle yard will have silicone and armour all on it also.

I cleaned mine with hot soapy water and let it dry in the sun.

Then you can start sanding on it, and wash it with hot soapy water to keep the fresh plastic from getting contaminated. Use "Dawn" it cuts through the silicones and crap like that.

:nice:

:werd: you can some paint at AutoZone called 'plasti-kote' it worked real well on my wifes brothers a-pillars. i think it is Krylon brand.
hevymtl
12-30-2004, 05:39 PM
well I made something work. I took the orange peeled paint off the cover with some plastic bumper, paint remover. I took it to the car wash across the street sprayed it down with the paint remover and let it sit for about 15-20 minutes. Then I took the pressure washer to it and it took it all off. I now have a fresh surface to work with. :metal:
The Rock 326
12-31-2004, 02:01 AM
Whats the web address for pick a part? I think Id rather start over with a new one.

it's Pull a Part, D/A!
hevymtl
12-31-2004, 10:34 AM
it's Pull a Part, D/A!


Figured that out two days ago D/A!! Read before you post Jackass!!!!!!
The Rock 326
12-31-2004, 10:53 AM
Figured that out two days ago D/A!! Read before you post Jackass!!!!!!

I did read it, I just wanted to point out that you were a D/A! :jester:
hevymtl
12-31-2004, 12:48 PM
Why cause I had the wrong name for a junk yard?? :think:


Makes sense. :rolleyes: