Vinyl Paint for Car Interior

Vinyl paint can give your car a new look (well at least from the inside). And more than that, you will get that feel good factor while driving your car. You can get the dashboard color you always wanted to have. If you want to do an affordable makeover to your car, then you can opt for painting the interiors, especially the dash, door panels, leather items and other plastic areas. It promises to give your interiors a new life. To do the paint job, all you need is a know-how about it and some material.

How to Paint Car Interior with Vinyl

First of all, to paint the dashboard, you will need to remove the peripherals like the gear shift knobs, radio knobs, ashtray, heater vents, etc. You may also want to wash them in warm soapy water. Make sure that they dry well, you can also use a blower to dry them if need be. Then, with a clean cloth and soapy water, wash the dashboard, steering wheel, the door knobs, et al. You may need to brush a little harder, maybe with a scrub to take off the dirt properly. Then rinse the dashboard and dry it with a clean cloth.

If you don't want some areas to get painted, you can apply the painter's masking tape on areas like radio gauge, chrome, etc. Painter's masking tape is the best for these kinds of jobs, as they can be peeled off easily and also it doesn't leave any residue. For applying paint over hard plastic areas, firstly, you may need to rub it gently with a fine sandpaper. Then, using a soft, dry cloth, wipe the dust which was produced by the sandpaper. Later, give a second hand to it with a wet cloth, which will make sure that there is no dust on it. Lastly, using a clean cloth and rubbing alcohol, wipe the plastic and the dashboard (if it's of plastic), it will make sure that there is no residue on it whatsoever.

Next is the actual car painting part. Before you start with the painting, be sure that it has been dried so that the paint sticks on it effectively. Use a good quality primer on the areas you want to paint. Read the manufacturer's direction for best results. Another important aspect over here is the type of paint you use. If you want to paint plastic, use a paint which is suitable for plastic and likewise for other material. Vinyl plastic paints may produce better results for it. And to paint the dashboard, you can make use of the vinyl dash paint. For the paint too, follow the manufacturer's directions for better results.

If you're thinking of painting the upholstery seats of you car, then make sure you use the right product for it, as there are products out there specially made for these purposes. You may use vinyl upholstery paint for this. After applying the paint, let it dry thoroughly, undisturbed. Let the windows down so that it dries properly. It may take 24 hours or more for the paint to dry. And here you are. After the paint job, the interiors must be looking probably like that of a brand new car. Install the peripherals back, which you had removed earlier. After installing, test the controls to make sure they're working right. You can also consider to change your car interior design.

What Paints to Use?

No one would think of painting the interior of a newer car. You can do it only if you want to lighten up the interiors a little bit. You can use duplicolor vinyl paint or vinyl spray paint for the job. Most of the paints available for these jobs comes in spray cans, hence, it becomes simpler for you to spray paint. Car interiors get a new life with it. Depending upon the shade you'd like, apply multiple coats if required. The more coats you apply the darker will be the shade. While spray painting, keep the nozzle at a distance of about 16 - 18 inches and apply it in a smooth back-and-forth motion.

Car paint job prices can be relatively higher, so you may consider doing it at home which will help you to save a lot. After completing the job of painting your car interiors with vinyl, make sure that you take proper care of your vehicle, especially the paint, by taking few simple precautions like protecting the car from direct sun, protecting the dash, etc. Using a window sun blocker may help to a great extent. If taken proper care, the paint will last for years.