so i have heard of a few people dying there dash and there plastics on the inside of the car. did no if anyone has herd of it and if it is better then painting cause my paint chips when people rub up agianst it with something sharp and its annoying to have to paint it every once in awhile.

 

I don't believe dying will work at all on the plastic parts of the car. I used Krylon Fusion on a few panels in my last car, and that held up pretty well. Only problem is when something scratched the plastic, it would be a gray scratch (original color) if it was deep instead of black. No problems with chipping though.

 

You can buy vinyl dye at most auto stores and even online, its just like spray paint.
But the dye wont work on the plastic, you have to paint those parts.

Here are the steps I use when painting my interior plastic parts:

Clean part with simple green or your favorite degreaser. Scrub with a dish sponge. Rinse, dry.

Scrub the part again using soapy water (dishsoap works well). Rinse. Dry

Wipe the entire part down with rubbing alcohol.

Sand part with 140 grit automotive sandpaper.

The Use 320 then 400 grit, then 600 wetsand, to a smooth finish.

If you want you could use 1200 grit to make it a really smooth finish.

Clean (can use rubbing alcohol again)

Use Duplicolor adhesive promoter, following the directions on the can of adhesion promoter, do 2 to 3 coats. Remember to keep the adhesion promoter layers very light, or they can create runs that can screw up the finish.

Use Dupicolor bumper primer or SEM vinyl and fabric spray, several light coats.

Wait for coat to tack or dry then add another coat.

Make sure to use either of these kinds of primers because they allow flex..if you don't the paint will chip or crack when your part moves and expands while driving.

Make sure you lightly sand down any bumps or scratches before painting. Let the primer FULLY dry before starting to paint.

Paint 3 coats. Wait for paint to tack or dry before adding more coats.

Finalize with 3 coats of Duplicolor clear enamel.

Be patient and wait a couple days before installing your interior piece if its in an area that you touch often. You want to be sure the paint is completely dry.

Install and enjoy

I've painted the interior of my truck and it's been on for well over a year with no chipping or flaking, but haven't gotten around to doint the civic yet, since i just bought it.

 

ok thanks that is what i needed to no. i will see if i can take all the parts and take them to the shop i work at and see if they will let me try it there.

 

SEM also makes a couple of products,one to prep the soft part of the dash, and one for the hard plastic parts, eastwood carries the entire line. it all can be done with the right product.

 

SEM is better than any other spray paint for interior vinyls and plastics out there, period.

 

I wish I had used SEM. I used that duplicolor spray on vinyl coating. Doesn't hold up well. And it keeps getting foggy so I have to buff it every once in awhile. Go SEM. It costs more but its worth it in the long run.

I also used Krylon Fusion for the plastics. It doesnt hold up at all of someone rubs against it. The B pillar covers need paint again already.