arm rests

PinkBitz · petrol head Joined: 13 Apr 2002 Posts: 1594

what paint should i use on the arm rests, that wont peel or rub off, after a while

Racegem · backyard mechanic Joined: 30 Jan 2002 Posts: 987

VHT carpet & vinyl dye. Make sure the arm rests are cleaned with prepsol or wax and grease remover. Same as panels, rub with the soaked rag, then dry with a clean one. Don't let it evaporate off, it will leave a film.

IDAREU2 · tinkerer Joined: 07 Oct 2001 Posts: 423

yeah but they all still rub off eventually. Theres nothing you can do about that..
but at least the VHT dont peel as long a you prepare it like RACEGEM says too

Gene FJ20DET · Posted: Sat May 11, 2002 1:01 am Post subject: Re: arm rests

on my old gem i had the cheepo super cheep vinal spray on my arm rests and dash, i prepd the arm rest heaps good cos i knew that i would peel off. and to this day the dash is peeling all ova the shop but the rests look like they were ment to be that colour. so remember prep prep prep!! HAHAHA
GENE
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Mooch · backyard mechanic Joined: 17 Oct 2001 Posts: 573

use plastpac primer. the stuff they use on bumper bars etc etc. After all they r plastic.

Racegem · backyard mechanic Joined: 30 Jan 2002 Posts: 987

My armrests are vinyl covered foam. Aren't they all?? Surprised

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Plastic primers are good for undercoating automotive topcoat paints to stop them cracking when lightly flexed, as plastic bumpers do.
The VHT I sell, recommend, and personally use, is a dye not a paint. A dye by its very nature penetrates the surface of the vinyl or fabric to change its colour, so has a far greater resistance to wear. But as with your cars exterior paint, preparation is everything.

Yonnee

NeWaZ · tinkerer Joined: 08 Feb 2002 Posts: 161

where can you get the VHT Dye from??? and how much?

Racegem · backyard mechanic Joined: 30 Jan 2002 Posts: 987

sorry, had to get the plug in. About $12 a can, and about 15 - 20 colours.

Yonnee. (dedicated autObarn employee!)