Diy. How Do I Get A High Gloss Paino Black Finish On Interior Parts

[Howaitonaito]

Got various interior trim parts i want to get to a high gloss piano black finish. Have to diy because i cant afford to have it done by a pro. Has anyone on here donw it and be able to give me a sense of direction in what to do/what to get/process and what not. Any help would be appreciated greatly.

[Carbon 34]

Got various interior trim parts i want to get to a high gloss piano black finish. Have to diy because i cant afford to have it done by a pro. Has anyone on here donw it and be able to give me a sense of direction in what to do/what to get/process and what not. Any help would be appreciated greatly.

On 34

Lots of wet fine sandpaper , pop out the lens on climate control, unbolt the control knob, pop out red and blue rings and clear one

depending on what state its in now? Painted or ?

Once sanded back

Wax and grease remover

Rinse in fresh water let dry till 100% dry

Tack rag wipe down

Spray with plastic pore paint ( kinda a primer for plastics ) then paint with primer grey

And mist in primer black , dry

Wet sand it again with 400 ish wet paper

The high and low spots will apear the grey and black will show it, sand till even

Do not use power or air sander ,hands only

Once your even , repeat paint process again

Only lighter coats

Sand again 400 grit

Satisfied with smooth even surface

Repeat process with black epoxy primer , two pack gloss black dry but not over 50c or the dash can warp

Wet sand that , 800grit

DNA diamond clear coat for final coat

Let dry in uv , warm , dust free area a couple days before handling parts

That is about 100-500 buck depending on what you can do and your tools to spray it lots of labour

Budget around 50 bucks

Or sand back, paint plastic primer

Flat black and then rattle can clear

Or water clear epoxy dificult but unreal clear

Edited September 30, 2012 by Carbon 34

[sky017]

think this is what your after ... here's whats inside my car

http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/topic/407033-custom-diy-60mm-gauge-holder/