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Interior Car Modifications Wax Grease Remover
5a.Once the panel was sanded, Justin wiped it with wax and grease remover to make sure it was clean.
Interior Car Modifications High Build Primer
5b.He then taped it to a covered table and applied the adhesion promoter. Afterward, it received two to three coats of high-build primer sprayed at 25 to 35 psi. It's best to make sure all of the edges get covered well. The primer was left to set for a few hours, but Justin recommends waiting overnight for best results.
Interior Car Modifications Black Spray Paint
6a.To finish the smoothing process, Justin used a can of black spray paint to lightly dust the surface.
Interior Car Modifications Clean With Wax Grease Remover

Interior Car Modifications Primer Sealer
1.Now that the panel is smooth, it's ready for the paint process. This includes a coat of primer sealer to make sure the basecoat can cover it evenly. Justin raised the piece away from the table to prevent debris from flying up onto the piece.
Interior Car Modifications Green Basecoat
2.This custom green basecoat was mixed up and sprayed on. Justin used a 2:1 ratio of paint to reducer and as a general rule gives everything three to five coats depending on how well the paint covers. Then, he added two coats of clear mixed in the same ratio as the basecoat. If you have a relatively soft interior piece, you can add a flex agent during the process to make it pliable.
Interior Car Modifications Color Sanded
3a.After waiting a minimum of 12 hours for the paint to dry, it can be color-sanded. Justin started with 1,500-grit sandpaper and moved on to 2,500-grit.
Interior Car Modifications Buffer And Compound

Interior Car Modifications Finished Product


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