Painted center console/radio
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Greg Grimes01
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painted mine today.. 10.00 for supplies . sand it good ,use a adhesive promoter,it helps the paint stick to the plastic better. will post pics.later...
Boodrodon Dykes
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$30-$40 for both. agree with grimes, sand it very well and primer it.
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josh hillman 2
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Where do u get a console like that.. i have an 04 trac and cant seem to find one!:wacko:
Mike Wilson
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My step-daughter does auto and truck reconditioning and detailing, and her and I have been
working together for the last few years on both. She has found out that the paint kits you
can get from Lowes, Home Depot, or even a bigger Wal Mart can do these finishes on most plastics, metal, and even some vinyls,( if it is listed as a vinyl or fabric paint!)
Sometimes they are referred to as a textured, hammered, coppered, patina finish (you
get the idea!), She has done one on the console and radio bezel of my '05 trac that you would
swear was a leather-type-wrap, and it is on the plastic pieces! The finish comes in many different
types of textures and colors, and yes, cleaning and prep is very important to keep the new
finish from chipping or peeling off of the plastic surfaces. Scotch-Brite pads are highly
recommended, along with following the lable directions for the application of the specific
finishes. You will not be dissappointed if you take your time!!!
working together for the last few years on both. She has found out that the paint kits you
can get from Lowes, Home Depot, or even a bigger Wal Mart can do these finishes on most plastics, metal, and even some vinyls,( if it is listed as a vinyl or fabric paint!)
Sometimes they are referred to as a textured, hammered, coppered, patina finish (you
get the idea!), She has done one on the console and radio bezel of my '05 trac that you would
swear was a leather-type-wrap, and it is on the plastic pieces! The finish comes in many different
types of textures and colors, and yes, cleaning and prep is very important to keep the new
finish from chipping or peeling off of the plastic surfaces. Scotch-Brite pads are highly
recommended, along with following the lable directions for the application of the specific
finishes. You will not be dissappointed if you take your time!!!
Dallas Starr
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about 15 bucks... 5 dollars for primer, 5 for paint, 5 for clear.... oh and about 2 bucks for sandpaper.
don't mean to start an arguement... but unless there is a ring on your finger and the Trac is YOURS... i dont think you should have to get PERMISSION.
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don't mean to start an arguement... but unless there is a ring on your finger and the Trac is YOURS... i dont think you should have to get PERMISSION.
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Larry Phillips
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Definately sand it down to bare plastic first. The silver coating seems to react to paint. I did my bezel with DupliColor Mirage paint. It's a 3 step process, and comes with 3 cans. I think it ran $17 but that was a while back.
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