Easy Step by Step! How To Paint Interior Plastic, Vinyl, & Leather.
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- We show you how to paint interior plastic, vinyl, and leather. The center console in our 2003 Shop Truck build was in rough shape, so it's a great testbed for painting the plastic. There are some tips that must be adhered to in order to see great and lasting results. By following a few rules, adding a few hours of labor, and a can or two of Vinyl & Fabric paint, you can make a huge difference in the way your interior looks.
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Great job. Isn't it amazing when someone shows a little tender love and care for their property. And it didn't break the bank restoring the console either. Anyone can do it. You do not need a degree either.
Dont need a degree? I disagree. You definitely need a degree of patience. Haha.
@@thediddlefiddler5569 lol, you got me there.
Over the years, I have found that prep is super important!!! I strongly recommend SEM aerosol & ADHESION PROMOTER!!!! I have jobs/ favors done 10-15 years ago that are still looking like new, and zero fading or edge peel!!!
My 94 toyota 4x4 needed an interior part replaced, but I couldn't find grey part. So I bought a blue used piece,and sprayed with Presidio SEM... 19 Years ago..... Part still looks new!!
I haven't used any sem or duplicolor on carpet yet.... But I bet it would work....
My 2¢ worth😎
do you apply the ADHESION promoter on first or after u paint it?
@@tzkxua1011 before the paint. Its so that the paint ADHERES to the plastic
Yeah and use full Strokes in your paint. He's doing those little short Strokes getting a lot of overlap. And that crap shows up bad
Acetone is an adhesion promoter. Also it's the only "degrease" you need.
@@tzkxua1011 plastic: hot water scrub with various soaps, rince very well. Then , you can apply the adhesion promoter. Hot water & soap super cleaning is important! Every step is important. !!! Clean!!! DRY.... WARM.....
AND when promoter is dry, I use a few medium coats of the paint on plastic parts. Let parts dry thoroughly!!!
All night is good, in warm area.
This is how I prep parts = ZERO PROBLEMS long-term!!
( Acetone was mentioned. But it is WAY TOO AGGRESSIVE on Plastic!!!! **Do Not do acetone on plastics!!!!
*Scrub the parts with very warm water & Dawn etc ,and a fingernail brush on parts with " texture" surface design....
CLEAN!! CLEAN CLEAN
I re-sprayed my truck's vinyl back seat but I used "Rust-Oleum's Fabric and vinyl" and it turned out pretty good. I kept the truck for 2 more years after the re-spray and it didn't rub off nor anything. I'd definitely recommend it to anyone that doesn't want to spend hundreds in a dedicated shop.
Thanks for sharing. That's exactly right. A little labor time and you can get very good results. Thanks for watching.
I can confirm Rust-oleum is good paint. I used some to camo paint one of my rifles and I've had that barrel too hot to touch many times since, no fading. Great stuff
Did it by chance leave a spray paint oder in the vehicle after you painted over everything??
Nice work! I done my whole interior paneling in a black from grey on a 05' Blazer 4x4 Red 3M scratch pads And degreaser If you spray vents Make sure you move them around with each layer added
Tip for carpets ...Always do a light coat ..Let dry, Use a brush And Brush the carpet left right up down ..The idea is You want loose flowing carpet And not glued together rock hard carpet ..Each coat repeat I done 4 coats to mine ..Never know i was there
Thanks for the feedback and as always, thanks for watching.
How long ago did you do it and how is it holding up ?
@@imnota About 2 years ago And been wiping it clean with normal cleaners and water No rips or chips / scratches Or fade .....Tip is above post And Dont gunk on the paint You are Better off with 3 to 4 light/med coats Then 2 heavy coats The other tip is 3 second long sprays ...Longer And the paint spurs out leaving drops of paint ...I am sure you are better than that But i have seen nightmares lol Good luck
@@freakyflow
Yeah I was thinking of doing thin coats anyways to avoid getting a shiny surface. I actually have a good bit of experience painting other things so I think I'll have the technique pretty well, just didn't know if it was a good product and if it's even possible to get lasting results on these type of materials.
I also thought of using a plastic adhesion promoter as some people recommend it for this but I'm not sure since the brand themselves don't say it's needed plus they say it's a dye, not paint...
@@imnota Only time i seen a shop actually use adhesion promoter was with insurance jobs which would only do one thing ..Ring up a higher bill $35 in parts $75 in labor $22 in environmental fees / Disposal of chemicals Which was some guy with a spray can throwing on a light coat of Adhesion lol I never used it And i know I can run my finger nails across my dash And not worry about it coming off ..Just make sure you do the sway painting motion I done mine on a nice sunny day with no real wind
We ordered and installed new carpet on a 2015 Tahoe it made a huge difference. Yes all the seats and center console have to come out and don’t forget to vacuum the floor since nobody will ever be there again
I used this stuff religiously,the black spray works great with those other panels,also works really good on carpet.made the interior of a old beater 1992 4x4 splash ranger look brand new.The only thing is when spraying commonly touch areas like arm rest or door trim where you rest your arm you HAVE to prime it,other wise in about 3-4 months it will start to crack and peel.
Scuff,clean,scuff,acitone,prime,LIGHT scuff,And about 5-6 "dusting"coats of top paint
What primer did u use?
Glossy or flat black ? For the panels
Great tutorial - thank you! It’s great to see someone teach the importance of putting on so many light layers because if you don’t, as has already been said, the paint will not stick and eventually it will stay to bubble up and peel. I’m saying this for people who haven’t done this yet and have watched other videos with guys putting on 2-3 heavy coats.
well never let this guy un snap anything from ur dash or console cant believe he didn't break any clips ... need to learn how to take it easy damn
When did he say that if you put it on too heavy that it will bubble and peel? He didn't, he just said that you can't rush this and spray heavy coats and never explained why. That's one of my biggest pet peeves about someone trying to teach other people how to do something properly. Instead of just telling everyone that you can't rush it and not to spray heavy coats he should have explained why you cant, not just that you simply can't.
I did the same thing to an 05 Lincoln town car console and it turned out very nice. Duplicolor works very well on plastic.👍
Flat or glossy ?
Did this on a car before even seeing this video. Very light coats is certainly key when painting these, especially the plastic parts around the ashtrays that might have coatings on them (certainly test paint those first). Did mine in grey and black, the ashtray needed to be sanded with fine grain paper to get some kind of coating off the plastic, paint caused the coating to disintegrate. Couldn't get some of the burns or stains cleaned out of some of the darker plastics but the paint hides them to the point nobody would ever notice. I used a light grey and dark grey satin paint and it came out great. But very light coats is for sure the key to getting a nice even coat without runs, bubbles or dust spots...
Great job! I did a total interior color change on a gmc Sierra slt years ago. It had an ugly blue interior and I changed it to a beige. I did basically the same thing you did in this video. I took the entire interior out and dismantled everything before I re dyed it. I did outsource the upholstery as I went with new leather for the seats though. It all came out amazing! I loved and had that truck for years until I sold it to help buy a new one.
Did it hold up well?
@Kobe yes it did! I had the truck over 11 years after I did the re-dye color change. One of the cool things about it was I could even use vinyl Protectant on it and it responded exactly like original vinyl! The stuff is amazing! When I did it ,I told myself I didn't want any over spray or anything that would give it away as a cheap re- dye. That's why I did like he did in video. It is a huge pain in the ass as you'll be surprised how many small parts there are. I personally never could find any info on how to take apart or put back together all the interior parts so I just took a lot of pictures and made notes when taking the console ,dash,steering wheel etc etc etc....you get the point. Anyways if you take your time and do multiple thin coats you'll be ok..
Love the refresh job. As for replacing the black pieces. A little red-neck trick i do is an old shop rag with some automatic trans fluid. It REALLY makes a difference. Just a little bit of oil on the rag. Rub it in. Bam its clean and refreshed
Remember guys always keep that tip clean
I told her just the tip.
Remember guys hector just had to state the obvious! Lmao this is an unspoken rule literally everyone knows this!!! Hector is slow!! Took hector LOOOOONG time to figure this out!! Hector is special! Hector like Jane!!
Giggity
And if the tip does ever get dry make sure to spit on it.
😂 facts
G"DAY MATE! IAM FROM AUSTRALIA when I did plastic oblong shaped air vents on my 4x4 (4 off them) when I took the vents out the outer painted part comes off as well so put lurves a side mask up uve done a top job luv your work but I learnt if u lifted the pieces yiur spraying up in a block off wood in the middle of your piece your spraying u won't get marks on the edges when laying your piece flat on paper cardboard etc or buy a small turn table spin around to paint other sides with out touching or lifting so you don't need marks just a helpful tips on youtube messages on your channel keep up the good work mate!
I have a 92 yukon 2 door you are gonna make me take my center console out and all my other plastics and repaint them that came out killer thank you for the video
Or you can just sell us the 92 Yukon and we can handle it. Thanks for watching.
Make me an offer worst I can say is no 😂
Thei brand is really good. On my BMW 7 series I wet sanded the door sills. After washing I added 3 coats of plastic paint adhesive. Did 7 coats. Came out really well. Here in Arizona 1 minute paint was dry.
I've used this stuff on vinyl for years.
A while ago, I was getting my house ready to sell and doing painting in the basement.
Well, my buddy stepped in the paint tray that was sitting on the stairs.
Cheap peppered black and white carpet, but it looked like hell with white paint spilled all over.
So I get a bright idea and run to the auto parts store and get me 2 cans of black vinyl and carpet paint.
It worked great, carpet still has the plush feel (except where the real paint was)
I'd definitely try it on a ratty old carpet that needs help.
That's awesome that it worked for you. Thanks for watching and sharing.
@@Shoptoolreviews thanks man, this is some good stuff.
I used this tan on a steering wheel once. It was in bad shape. The 4 spokes close to the wheel rough and worn. I used a whole can…coat after coat. Ended up looking damn good. Put a wheel cover on the grip end. Worked out good
That is a massive difference and improvement! I do this at work sometimes but never at this scale. It looks really good
I really like how this came out. In fact, your instructions were so on point I really like how mine came out. I found that I didn't need the 4th or 5th coat(for my project). After 3 I was impressed. Great vid, thanks for your help!
Did you add any clear coating?
@@Eric-fs3rkyu have to add some type of clear coat
I'm gonna do this to my tan 09 vic interior and switch to black. I ordered the duplicolor but I also ordered some rustoleun the make a plastic primer that should help adhere to the door panels and make them not scratch very easy.
I thought that turned out really well , and a nice colour into the bargain . It just so happens , i painted part of my rv dash , a couple of weeks back , after i converted the radio aperture from single to double din . I've not got a hope in hell , of matching the original finish , so i've decided to Hydro-dip with a wood grain . The panel is sitting in the garage , painted in a suitable base colour , ready for the final film . Unfortunately this has being delayed , due to the supplier running out of the film , i'm gonna use .
As for the black panels , i use a plastic refinisher , which i believe is American in origin . It's meant for bumpers , but i've painted pretty much painted , all the faded plastic under the hood . The finish is excellent .
Little postscript here , the colour used to paint this dash , is the same colour as my carpet in the rv .
Thanks for the insightful tips on clean and prep. Good info on cleaning the tip of the spray can nozzle, I’m sure that apply to guns as well. My 97 Dodge Ram dash assembly failed from Florida Heat and poor abs plastic formulation. Not only was the dash top cover cracked and brittle but also the dash sub core assembly. I found a sub core assembly on EBay that was not brittle. So I prepped the backside of the plastic with 2 part epoxy resin and fine weave fiberglass cloth. You clean with acetone and then use an 80 grit abrasive sandpaper to open up the pores of the abs plastic, clean again with acetone, let set to for at least an hour ( it’s warm in S Florida) to allow the acetone to throughly dry, then do a bonding layer of 2 part epoxy. Shortly thereafter ( still tacky) followed by a layer of cloth and more epoxy to saturate the cloth. It was very time consuming, but it should not crack again 🙏🏻 and it feels very sturdy. I am now going to use the Duplicolor factory matched mist gray to color the dash. You can find the interior trim color on the door panel ID sticker. I talked to Duplicolor and unfortunately that trim color was not available in the spray can, but they sent me the formulation and directed me to a Duplicolor paint shop that could mix it. It was expensive, like $54 for a pint. I’m getting ready to paint it this week and appreciate the prep and application tips. Thanks
Thanks for all the tricks and tips. I’ve always wondered how shops always made the job look so nice and easy.
You are so welcome! Thanks for watching.
great result, but a little trick for the faded black plastic that my dad taught me is, put heavy coat of silicone spray on them let it absorb into the plastic for a day then clean it with a microfiber towel and after that put a thin coat every time you clean the car or if it still looks a bit faded do the same thing but let absorb for 2 or 3 days. works wonders and actually protects the plastic too. also you dont need to heat them up and make them brittle in order for them to look black again
Great job. I have a 96 Chev S-10 that is trashed and this video is really going to help me get it back in shape. Thanks !
Several mist coats really makes a big difference. Great results.
A must before all of the aboves, great stuff used it to prep/piant pvc outdoor furniture...SEM 38353, Prep plastic&leather🙏
Like how you wiped that nozzle off. In addition, invert the can and spray till color blows out into clear spray. Prob 2 to 3 sec. This will ensure the nozzle is clean inside, especially when finished with spraying.
Came here to say this too. My dad taught me that when doing show-quality motorbike rattlecan jobs years ago, keeps the spray from coming out unexpectedly and messing up paint jobs
Did half of my cars upper interior 3 years ago, came back to give a little advice & update on it. Well it’s still in good condition. Highly recommend not using those autozone cleaners to clean the parts you painted when it gets dusty from experience it gets faded and the color under starts to show if you rub to hard. “ I usually just touch it up again and it looks fine “ other than that this stuff is amazing. Even after years of sun exposure it’s still yet to crack or chip, no fade or any major problems.
I’m looking to upgrade my semi truck interior but need to do it on a budget. Great video!
I'm in the same line carrier. I hope you got painted. If you are interested, co driver, let me know 🧑🦰🚚👩🦰
Great job! Gave that old console new life!
Thank you.
I did this to some rear plastic bumper guards that sit on top of the Chrome rear bumper for of a 2006 Nissan Frontier. Ohh My, what a damn difference it made. I was also able to do the long plastic piece that sits over the Wipers know as the "Cowl" I swear painting these plastic faded pieces bought back that frontier to a whole "New" Level.
Great Demo and Step By Step. Thanks for sharing :o)
How did it stand up? That bumper piece get scratched up easy? Looking for something to paint a plastic kids car that won't scratch with every bump and rub
While you had it apart hitting the grey or black parts with a heat gun would have brought the color right back. Just have to keep the heat gun moving a little slower that if you are painting it keep in mind, the color on those items go all the way through and it comes right back, then you can put protectant on it to keep it that way, 303 Protectant works great and provides UV protection as well.
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U know if u take the directional vents out u can also highlight certain parts i did that with my vx commodore red ss seats n my interrior is black with red n chrome highlights thru out car including door cards n trim
Spray looks great used it on a few of my cars, just be careful it will scratch and you will have to paint it again specially on plastic, used black on my headliner came out great but I wear ball caps and it would leave white marks everytime my brim hit the paint, had to touch it up several times, just a tip
Best video so far on this subject Thanks for sharing Attention to detail
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for letting us know and thanks for watching.
Thanks! I thought I was going to have to buy brand new plastic. Just ordered the paint via your link.
I’m fixing to try this on a hot rod project over on my channel. I sure hope it works out for me. Thanks for sharing.
-Spanky
Hell of a shop man. Thanks for the video!
Wish i would have watched this first mine turned out with a rough feel to it gonna try again thanks
"Pretty well" is an understatement . That was phenomenal . Good job !!!
Incredible job. I really like the before and after.
Pro Tip for can spraying; Use a hair dryer or something to continually keep the spray can warm. As the paint is used the pressure and temperature inside the can falls rapidly. The reduce pressure increases the partial size coming out of the can nozzle. This in turn gives poor coverage and more chance of paint runs. To avoid this pre warm the can and continue to warm it between the coats but extreme care not to overheat the can or you may find you paint yourself and your work shop very quickly.
Thank you sir, very detailed video! I was actually intimidated by taking on this project now I feel way more confident.
Great to hear! Go for it! Remember, clean, clean, clean... Thanks for watching.
To improve the black plastic milking use a heat gun on a low setting in a fast swirl pattern until the milk starts to dis appear. This takes some practice, patience and cool down time between second and third go over to avoid over heating melting the plastic or worse burning it.
Higher ridges and prominent parts will heat more rapidly than flat areas. Lower corners and crevasses won’t respond to a large heat gun so switching to a finer nozzle air weld gun will do the trick.
Amazing difference great job. Always clean the tip, just the tip, after spraying.
Thank you very much. That's right. ;)
If a person has a paint shaker.....use it on all spray cans of any kind. The improvement in quality is amazing. (I just happen to own a paint shaker).
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Nice work TJ...🏁
19:40... McGuire makes a good black plastic rejuvenation liquid...Eastwood has a fantastic black plastic interior paint that would make it look brand new..
Powder laundry detergent is the best cleaner for this stuff... then go back with alcahol or acetone to wipe free of containments....imo
Great video followed yr instructions and clean perpetration is a must. All turn out like new. Colour was black same product as yours good quality.
Looks amazingly better. The black stuff could just be sprayed with some flat black since its a work truck. If your really worried about the cupholder area try some bedliner rattle can. Its add some material but gives rubbery texture to keep the plastic from getting scratched or cracked.
Im new to this, I was wondering if Back to Black would work?
Have a similar console with same color to paint so thanks. The regularly clean the time was a duh moment. Definitely will do that.
Im going to try this in the old truck this weekend.
Question truly is does it hold up to wear?
Willing to try. Used other products and look great but just everyday wear removed. Love to see update thanks
Great tips. Nice work.
Thanks for the video.. I can't believe you sprayed that with your watch on... : )
Glad you liked it. I've worn this watch for years and I rarely take it off. I keep a screen protector on it and clean it when it needs it. Thanks for watching.
Great video on how to apply this paint and the preparation, when prepped properly like you did, this paint is awesome. How is it holding up?
So looks great. How doors it stand up to scratches and wear? Would top coat and adhesive promoter help?
I have used this and the VHT and have gotten great results with both.
I was painting the harder 90's toyota products, but have not had any issues with peeling and seems quite tough.
Did you go with the same color or change it out? I want to repaint the interior of my 02 Tacoma but I want to do it in gray instead of the tan/brown factory. Trim pieces are insanely priced so if I can just paint it would be much cheaper.
Did you add primer or just sand n paint without it ?
Meticulously preparing the surface and surrounding areas is everything. Take your time.
1. remove all pieces to be painted
2. wash with dish soap & water
3. wipe down with acetone
4. paint with _very_ light coats, with increasingly more paint per coat (be careful, do 5 to 7 coats or more if needed)
5. reassemble pieces
also: the prep in this video was good, however you can also sand down plastic pieces and then use primer to achieve a flat surface again.
also also: to protect the paint, use clearcoat, it will also make for a glossier finish in most cases. if you want a more matte tone, get spray paints that match that, including color coat and clear coat
Have you rotate those vent ferrules to allow paint coverage?
Nice. And one year later after summer sun ? Still nice ?
Does it need a clear coat/protective coat? Or is just the paint enough? Or perhaps the paint doubles as a clear coat?
Bringing my derelict 95 Cavalier back to life for its upcoming 30th birthday spent most of the last month painting the floorpans with chassis saver and cleaning all the hornets nests out of the body. The gas tank was a massive nest so I had to replace it just now getting new interior in from a 97 model. Does Duplicolor work on carpet as well?
Can you still do this the exact way if you are trying to change the color on a leather interior or do you sand it down ?
Super helpful video and also very clear and simple instructions! Can I do this on my dashboard too? I'm worried about the sun on it - I use a windshield cover sometimes but not always
Thanks for the video. Might try that myself on some panels. God Bless brother!
U forgot 1 important step adhesion promoter so it can really stick to it ..nice job bringing it back to life
Looks great. What's the little plastic crowbar called to pop pieces apart?
I need to know if the watch cleaned up w/acetone, lol. Great video!
Hey, I'm also Tim Johnson. Thanks for posting this. I have a dash bezel in the wrong color.
You have an awesome name! Glad we could help. Take your time, keep it clean clean, and very light coats. Thanks for watching.
Nice job but I never saw you adjust the open/close vent wheel. Hopefully it won't stick out too much. 😊
How does the finish hold up and what do you clean it with when detailing?no clear coat for protection coating?
Just did this on a beige interior for my BMW on the rear aur con consol,as it was badly scratched .
Great finish-if you take your time.
hello, i have sprayed my seats and looks good but when i put a finger to see if it is dry, a dust of spray remain on my finger.. what can i apply to not stick to my clothes?
so hows it held up after a year? is there any delamination from the top where your arm rests all the time? I wonder if a 2k clear over it would prolong long life.
Good video .
Can also final clean with rubbing alcohol
Thanks for the video. Can I use the red scotchbrite pads? Or is it to course?
Very helpful thanks 👍 working on my 69 ghia that I saved from the crusher. This is what I need to do to my Yukon Thanks 👍
Very cool repair！ cool！ 素晴らしい！
Do you need clear coat for the final layer?
Thanks for the tips Tim. I’m gonna try a color change on my 2011 Jeep Wrangler. Split color of Black and Tan and I want all black. Wish me luck.
Take your time, make sure it's clean clean clean, and use very light coats. Thanks for watching.
Nice video. Thanks for the detailed prep and painting explanations. Did you wait the same amount of time on all the re-coats?
Don’t need adhesive promoter before the paint ?
Well done! Looks brand new!
You dont have to varnish them? I m trying to do the same thing with my sunvisor , a b c pillars, handles and i m curious if i have to use primer first after paint and in the end varnish. Whats ur opinion?
Yeah.. but how well does it hold up i wonder
I want to use black
I’ve done dark blue it was great on my 92 dodge dynasty.
Hi if you don't mind me asking you what color paint is that you are using thank you.
What type of beige did you use is it wool beige?
For the faded black plastic, I’ve seen people take a torch quickly across it to get original black back? Maybe something to look up?
Thanks man!! With that watch on though, is crazy 😂
Glad to help. I get that a lot about my watch, but I buy a watch...to wear as a watch. If I can't work in it, then it's probably not for me. It's held up great for years, but I did just replace it. Thanks for watching.
This really helped me out. How is it 1yr later?
Nice job it looks so much better.
Yes, it turned out very well. Thanks for watching.
no clear coats to protect the paint from scratching off?
How do you tell the color for the particular interior part? like for instance the car door bezels
Would it be a terrible idea to do this on a newer range rover?
You had said you may have to replace the black inserts, my question is are the insert’s paintable?? Thanks
I would have taken the time to tape off and paint the black parts. It still looks so much better though! Why have i never thought about wiping the nozzle off between coats? Admittedly, i havent spray painted many things in my life, but I'm definitely filing that one away in the ole memory bank for when i need to!
How is the console holding up after using it for a while…great simple video