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Old 01-24-2012 | 09:37 PM
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I want to coat or paint the dash inserts and glove box door. Thought about hydro dipping the parts, but its seems to be a bit of a waste, as I just want to go with a solid red. What are some other alternatives. Also, what is a good way to label the switches, they are currently labeled on the inserts, not the switches themselves.

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Old 01-24-2012 | 10:03 PM
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What material are they made of?
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Old 01-24-2012 | 10:19 PM
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What material are they made of?
I think it is carbon fiber...it is definitely a composite of sorts.
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Old 01-24-2012 | 10:43 PM
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Any automotive paint will work just fine if it is carbon fiber. You will need to prep them for adheision,scuff with a gray or red scotchbrite, most carbon fiber pieces are clearcoated so the prep is easy. Try not to breakthrew the clear to the matting as it could cause pin holes/lifting or soking in the areas that you breakthrew. If you want you could use a sealer but i dont think it is needed. Wet sanding the parts in 600gt wet would also be good, remove texture if there is any , then degrease and spray with a single stage auto paint or base coat-clear coat.
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