Question about painting interior

[MarkMoore]

I bought my mx-3 about a month and a half ago. I'm thinking about repainting the plastic interior items (vents, speaker covers, etc.) but don't know how to go about it. I don't really know which type of paint is best for such a job. Any one know what type of paint should be used and/or have some other tips for me when performing this task? Any other cost effective tips for sprucing up the interior?

[Typhoonk]

rough up the plastic a little with 120 grit sandpaper, then use plastic spray paint(or interior paint). Do like 2 or 3 coats. Then use some sort of clear coat or sealer. Can't remember what the stuff is called. Anybody help me out?

[koreanmx-er]

i cant remember what the name of the paint is but i know its made by krylon and its for plastics such as interior trim

[fry_81]

just go to any major chain store(canadian tire, autozone, etc) and just ask them about plastic sprays, every store will probably have a different make or brand.

[mx-III97]

SEM is the best paint to buy.. its made for all plastics and vinyl... sanding is not required but i highly recomend it so the paint does not scratch off....my friends and i used this paint in his civic and it works really well.... the paint cost roughly around $9 a can and u can pick it up at any automotive paint store... the pepboys kind suck... they tend to get chalky after time and begin to crack off.... SEM comes in a variety of colors too....so check it out....

[2fazed]

If you go to an automotive paint store, they will tell you what you need. SEM black vinyl paint is what I use. Use a scruff pad on first, then I put Bulldog adhesive, then spray the vinyl paint. It doesn't peel or crack, but using non-vinyl paint will. An investment of about $40 will get your whole interior painted. Good luck!

[GregoryChristian]

is it Krylon ...Fusion ?

[Johnomx3]

Yeah its Krylon Fusion for plastics.. Its great... i found that scuffing the plastic with sand paper then primer (plastic primer usually greys the best) then once its all primed krylon over it.. i had a problem with the krylon without primer.