Getting Interior Trim Painted

[embryoguy@mac.com]

ok guys, so i went ahead and painted my trim pieces also. for the most part it turned out pretty good. the pieces turned out really good after i put on the enamel. but then two of the pieces i thought didn't have the gloss i wanted along the edge so after about an hr i sprayed them again with the enamel and ! the gloss went away. it seemed like the enamel ate into the paint and now its dull.

can you guys give me advice at this point to retain that gloss finish? should i wait a few days to let it dry and enamel it again or do i need to put on the base coat again and then enamel again?

thanks for your help in advance.

[Top_Ramen]

Originally Posted by embryoguy@mac.com

ok guys, so i went ahead and painted my trim pieces also. for the most part it turned out pretty good. the pieces turned out really good after i put on the enamel. but then two of the pieces i thought didn't have the gloss i wanted along the edge so after about an hr i sprayed them again with the enamel and ! the gloss went away. it seemed like the enamel ate into the paint and now its dull.

can you guys give me advice at this point to retain that gloss finish? should i wait a few days to let it dry and enamel it again or do i need to put on the base coat again and then enamel again?

thanks for your help in advance.

could you post a couple pictures?

[embryoguy@mac.com]

never mind, the post, I'm an idiot, i used a non gloss enamel !!! grabbed the wrong bottle when i resprayed. used correct one and have my gloss shine again

[embryoguy@mac.com]

I've had my car for many yrs now, i don't know why i didn't try this sooner. its not hard just need patience, but the result is great! for $20 my interior looks quite different. going to attempt the center console soon

[BruceH]

Originally Posted by embryoguy@mac.com

I've had my car for many yrs now, i don't know why i didn't try this sooner. its not hard just need patience, but the result is great! for $20 my interior looks quite different. going to attempt the center console soon

Post some pics when you are done!

[woodsman]

I don't know if I should say it but anything from a spray bomb will dull in a year or less. Bodyshops use a catalyzed clear and this will last years and years depending on it's quality. It can be buffed and waxed as well. Spray bombs are fun and simple to use as no compressor or paint gun is needed but the exterior is clear coated for a reason. Enamel, lacquer and urethane can be clear coated ( not acrylics) so you can get a pro to clear them as a last step before reassembly.

Oh and prep is EVERTHING!---" cleanliness is next to Godliness"

[embryoguy@mac.com]

ok i will. i initially used engine aluminum but it came out kinda gray and did not match the aluminum door handle. so i stumbled across a dupli color volkswagon oem aluminum which i figured was like porsche. did a test and it was perfect match. so now I'm in process of repainting the door pieces again. I'm going with a metallic black for the center parts, since i did not want the black buttons to stand out with the brushed aluminum. i will take pics when everything is done. might take a couple weeks.

everyone was right, patience with sanding/priming and letting the coats dry well. but its rewarding doing it yourself.