ctworrellI apologize for what seems like an uneducated question, but I have used the Ecklers and Corvette America interior dye aerosols for my interior (oyster 1978). Inevitably after repainting, I find a scratch, or chip. I would love to not have to order 17.00 cans of aerosol or 50.00 quarts - hence my question: If I could have the color matched appropriately, what would be the disadvantage of having an interior latex paint mixed at Lowes/Sherwin Williams? What about oil-based? Thanks for any direction on this.
Todd Worrell
Morehead City, NC
stevep316ok im not a pro here, so anyone correct me if a am wrong!
the primary disadvantage to using a latex based paint (and im assuming the garden-variety home depot/lowes type) is that it will not adhere well (if at all) and it will definately chip and peel right off in a day. now if you use oil based paint, you have another issue- first off it takes forever to dry, and if you use it on your plastic trim, it may have an adverse reaction to the surface, possibly really screwing up your parts.
i know that vinyl dye is actually a paint, but it merges with the surface of the plastic creating a bond.
there are alternatives that have worked out for me:
you could try using an adhesion promoter (its like a clear primer) its designed for flexible urethane parts like ground effects and spoilers prior to paint which is available in any pep boys or similar parts store.
then a regular good quality can of spraypaint like krylon will stick pretty well. i suggest finding a satin finish which will look more like the original material. i used that for my rear baggage area and it has held up for over a year with no chips
there is also a type of paint called "fusion" that is purportedly for plastics like vinyl and poly. that would most definately adhere, but i have not tried it.
oh, and as far as the color match, you might get lucky and find a good match to your parts. youd be suprised the amount of colors they sell at the home depot or lowes.
hope that helps
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