Re-did my door inserts

Zatrekaz · February 21st, 2010, 05:15 PM

I have learned alot about paint since I did my Interior, so I decided to redo my door inserts and get them way more glossy. Here are the results:

sickfox · February 21st, 2010, 05:16 PM

Those are shiny! Nice, got a before pic?

travis_afx · February 21st, 2010, 05:24 PM

Good job Z! It looks like your really starting to get the hang of it. Now you just need to step up to a big boy gun

I know you want to but dont have anywhere to spray, just gotta jack with ya

Matt. · February 21st, 2010, 05:25 PM

nice man

stang23 · February 21st, 2010, 10:50 PM

looks good

Imran · February 21st, 2010, 10:56 PM

They look good, but if I were to do the door inserts, i would do the whole oval part instead of just the removable part.

Zatrekaz · February 21st, 2010, 11:23 PM

Originally Posted by black89GT

Those are shiny! Nice, got a before pic?

I will see if I can dig one up.

Originally Posted by travis_afx

Good job Z! It looks like your really starting to get the hang of it. Now you just need to step up to a big boy gun

I know you want to but dont have anywhere to spray, just gotta jack with ya

Well, if I had a spray gun/compressor I would build be a booth Lol. The thing that is holding me back is the cost of a compressor powerful enough. The Spray Gun and such is not to expensive. Heck, I could build a pint booth for no more than $200. However a Compressor is like $500+/-

Zatrekaz · February 21st, 2010, 11:35 PM

These are the only good before pics I have. The first two are WAY before. Back in 2/09 before I had even really started my interior painting.

As you can see, the reflection is much more noticeable. Back then I did not know about wetsanding each layer after painting it. With the NEW paint I wetsanded each color and clear layer with 2000 girt.

southfour! · February 21st, 2010, 11:49 PM

looks great! How durable is the paint? like if you put some change or keys, something like that into the little pocket will it scratch? I want to paint some interior parts on my car (i will refer to your other how to paint threads) but i dont want to end up with something "fragile" if you know what i mean.

Zatrekaz · February 22nd, 2010, 12:03 AM

Well, since it was down with rattle can it is not the most durable thing in the world. However, if you prep the plastic correctly and use correct paints along with the correct amounts, it will turn out durable.

Best thing is to use Adhesion Promoter, Primer, Color, and Clear. Sanding each coat. Before I re-did this I took my keys to one piece and slammed the pointed end into it. It barely scratched. Granted, it dented it all the way to the primer since even the new paint shows it to some degree, but in that case some change in the holder will not scratch it to bad.

Keep in mind its a PITA to get the paint in that holder area.

If you need any help just check out my old threads like you said or shoot me a PM. Travis up there can help you a ton as well. Probally more than I can hehe.

southfour! · February 22nd, 2010, 12:08 AM

alright, thanks. i wont be doing this until spring because its still way too cold out for painting.

WLJohnson05 · February 22nd, 2010, 10:46 AM

Originally Posted by Zatrekaz

Well, since it was down with rattle can it is not the most durable thing in the world. However, if you prep the plastic correctly and use correct paints along with the correct amounts, it will turn out durable.

Best thing is to use Adhesion Promoter, Primer, Color, and Clear. Sanding each coat. Before I re-did this I took my keys to one piece and slammed the pointed end into it. It barely scratched. Granted, it dented it all the way to the primer since even the new paint shows it to some degree, but in that case some change in the holder will not scratch it to bad.

Keep in mind its a PITA to get the paint in that holder area.

If you need any help just check out my old threads like you said or shoot me a PM. Travis up there can help you a ton as well. Probally more than I can hehe.

how did you manage to keep it smooth down in there too? mine always turned out kinda rough down there bc i cant spray the clear at the right angle.

M.P. Cobra Fan · February 22nd, 2010, 11:06 AM

Looks real good man. I have been debating this for some time. Not sure if I want to do it or not.

Triple A · February 22nd, 2010, 11:12 AM

looks great, man.

Zatrekaz · February 22nd, 2010, 11:22 AM

Originally Posted by WLJohnson05

how did you manage to keep it smooth down in there too? mine always turned out kinda rough down there bc i cant spray the clear at the right angle.

I didn't get it smooth down there haha. I was able to get it smooth on the singular flat surface heading down and the sides, but thats it.

WLJohnson05 · February 22nd, 2010, 11:25 AM

Originally Posted by Zatrekaz

I didn't get it smooth down there haha. I was able to get it smooth on the singular flat surface heading down and the sides, but thats it.

yea i have the same problem. you reach down in there on the smooth panel and your fingers touch this rough spot. im gonna be redoing all my silver pieces this summer and i didnt do the wetsanding thing the first time either, so im gonna see if there is any way i can possibly get that really smooth

Zatrekaz · February 22nd, 2010, 01:19 PM

I need to strip all the paint off my doors and redo them. They see the most traffic and look the most worn. I am thinking some paint thinner and IPA will do the trick since I can't sand but half of it.

Think thinner and IPA will be good to strip the paint off the vinyl? I don't want to dmg the vinyl.

February 21st, 2010, 05:15 PM	#1
Zatrekaz Wax on, Wax off 2003 Mustang V6 16.8@83.3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 6,954 iTrader: 15 reviews	Re-did my door inserts I have learned alot about paint since I did my Interior, so I decided to redo my door inserts and get them way more glossy. Here are the results: __________________ Black Bullitt Rims FT/FS Looking to Sell or Trade for Silver FR500s Looking to buy a lot of 99-04 Interior Pieces If you have any for sale, PM me

February 21st, 2010, 05:24 PM	#3
travis_afx Rebel Of The Sacred Heart '02 GT Join Date: May 2007 Location: OK Posts: 2,338 iTrader: 0 reviews	Good job Z! It looks like your really starting to get the hang of it. Now you just need to step up to a big boy gun I know you want to but dont have anywhere to spray, just gotta jack with ya __________________ Travis Billings May 6, 1982 - July 5, 2011 Rest In Peace brother, you will be missed.

February 21st, 2010, 05:25 PM	#4
Matt. Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 Nitrous Injected V6 12's? Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Chester County, PA Posts: 2,414 iTrader: 0 reviews	nice man __________________ Project Red Magic -Full Intake, Full Exhuast,Geared, Tune, Sprayed, Dropped- -18 Inch Hypercoated Saleens wrapped in Nittos-

February 21st, 2010, 10:50 PM	#5
stang23 Regular Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 193 iTrader: 1 reviews	looks good __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

February 21st, 2010, 10:56 PM	#6
Imran :) 01 Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 10,795 iTrader: 1 reviews	They look good, but if I were to do the door inserts, i would do the whole oval part instead of just the removable part. __________________

February 21st, 2010, 11:35 PM	#8
Zatrekaz Wax on, Wax off 2003 Mustang V6 16.8@83.3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 6,954 iTrader: 15 reviews	These are the only good before pics I have. The first two are WAY before. Back in 2/09 before I had even really started my interior painting. As you can see, the reflection is much more noticeable. Back then I did not know about wetsanding each layer after painting it. With the NEW paint I wetsanded each color and clear layer with 2000 girt. __________________ Black Bullitt Rims FT/FS Looking to Sell or Trade for Silver FR500s Looking to buy a lot of 99-04 Interior Pieces If you have any for sale, PM me

February 21st, 2010, 11:49 PM	#9
southfour! Not Banned 2000 Mustang V6 2000 Silverado 1500 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Calgary, Canada Posts: 4,552 iTrader: 3 reviews	looks great! How durable is the paint? like if you put some change or keys, something like that into the little pocket will it scratch? I want to paint some interior parts on my car (i will refer to your other how to paint threads) but i dont want to end up with something "fragile" if you know what i mean.

February 22nd, 2010, 12:03 AM	#10
Zatrekaz Wax on, Wax off 2003 Mustang V6 16.8@83.3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 6,954 iTrader: 15 reviews	Well, since it was down with rattle can it is not the most durable thing in the world. However, if you prep the plastic correctly and use correct paints along with the correct amounts, it will turn out durable. Best thing is to use Adhesion Promoter, Primer, Color, and Clear. Sanding each coat. Before I re-did this I took my keys to one piece and slammed the pointed end into it. It barely scratched. Granted, it dented it all the way to the primer since even the new paint shows it to some degree, but in that case some change in the holder will not scratch it to bad. Keep in mind its a PITA to get the paint in that holder area. If you need any help just check out my old threads like you said or shoot me a PM. Travis up there can help you a ton as well. Probally more than I can hehe. __________________ Black Bullitt Rims FT/FS Looking to Sell or Trade for Silver FR500s Looking to buy a lot of 99-04 Interior Pieces If you have any for sale, PM me

February 22nd, 2010, 12:08 AM	#11
southfour! Not Banned 2000 Mustang V6 2000 Silverado 1500 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Calgary, Canada Posts: 4,552 iTrader: 3 reviews	alright, thanks. i wont be doing this until spring because its still way too cold out for painting.

February 22nd, 2010, 11:06 AM	#13
M.P. Cobra Fan It's in the details Mod! 01 Cobra Vert Nov 09/10 ROTM! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Ft Stewart/Naples/Hampton/Tampa Posts: 11,013 iTrader: 1 reviews	Looks real good man. I have been debating this for some time. Not sure if I want to do it or not. __________________ Pinup in signature by loish.net Modded Mustangs Cobra Club#007 Military Crew E5 VOTED MM's BEST SIGNATURE 2010. THANKS STANGGTR07

February 22nd, 2010, 11:12 AM	#14
Triple A MM Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 3,738 iTrader: 2 reviews	looks great, man. __________________ Photoblog

February 22nd, 2010, 01:19 PM	#17
Zatrekaz Wax on, Wax off 2003 Mustang V6 16.8@83.3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 6,954 iTrader: 15 reviews	I need to strip all the paint off my doors and redo them. They see the most traffic and look the most worn. I am thinking some paint thinner and IPA will do the trick since I can't sand but half of it. Think thinner and IPA will be good to strip the paint off the vinyl? I don't want to dmg the vinyl. __________________ Black Bullitt Rims FT/FS Looking to Sell or Trade for Silver FR500s Looking to buy a lot of 99-04 Interior Pieces If you have any for sale, PM me

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