Paint for plastic panels

[MooneyBob]

I am trying to find out what is the best way to spray paint the plastic panels of my 1977 M20J.

I found multiple references to the SEM paint but with no specifics. What type ? Color used?

Anybody has any experiences with different brand and good results? Could it be regular paint for plastic from Home Depot?

Thanks

[PTK]

I used this Bob.

http://www.semproducts.com/aerospace-aerospace-refinishing/color-coattm-aerosols

It chemically reacts and bonds with ABS surface creating a new surface.

[Yetti]

I used Rustoleum with primer inside.   The one with the fancy spray trigger in a Satin Nickle finish.   I am only a couple weeks into the durability test, but so far I think it will last.   On the larger panels, there was some weird coverage issues out in the sun, but I can't see them when reinstalled.    As with most Rustoleum I let it dry for a good 12 if not 24 hours before handling.   The only time I use Krylon is if I need it dry quick.

[MooneyBob]

I used this Bob.

http://www.semproducts.com/aerospace-aerospace-refinishing/color-coattm-aerosols

It chemically reacts and bonds with ABS surface creating a new surface.

That's what I am looking at. What finish and color did u use? Thanks.

[TTaylor]

SEM Super White is what most use on the interior panels. I found it at a local autopaint store. My gallery has images from the rear window mod showing the painted window trim.

[Hank]

I bought my panel spray paint at the local auto paint supply store. Cant remember the brand, but the counter guys will know what to use for plastic. Last done in 2007, still looks decent but as always, a good cleaning helps.

[Piloto]

I used Rustoleum with primer inside.   The one with the fancy spray trigger in a Satin Nickle finish.   I am only a couple weeks into the durability test, but so far I think it will last.   On the larger panels, there was some weird coverage issues out in the sun, but I can't see them when reinstalled.    As with most Rustoleum I let it dry for a good 12 if not 24 hours before handling.   The only time I use Krylon is if I need it dry quick.

+1 For Rustoleum. I used the same one five years ago and very happy with it. It cleans very well without paint coming off.

José

[PTK]

That's what I am looking at. What finish and color did u use? Thanks.

 

Bob, I used the SEM complete system in the following order:

 

http://www.semproducts.com/aerospace-aerospace-prep-products/aerospace-sem-soap     One bottle is more than enough to scrub all of the panels thoroughly with mild scuff pad.

http://www.semproducts.com/aerospace-aerospace-prep-products/aerospace-plastic-leather-prep  Two cans is plenty for the entire interior. Took a little over a can. 

http://www.semproducts.com/automotive-flexible-coatings/color-coattm-aerosols  I used about 12 cans of color and finished with a couple cans of low luster clear for entire interior. 

 

I used color Sailcloth White.

[Bob_Belville]

I used SEM

[BobAustin]

They used SEM 15183 Warm Gray on my 85 M20J...may have been the color selected by the shop when had new leather interior installed.

[jetdriven]

Sem 15103 color coat super white.

[MooneyBob]

Bob, I used the SEM complete system in the following order:

 

http://www.semproducts.com/aerospace-aerospace-prep-products/aerospace-sem-soap     One bottle is more than enough to scrub all of the panels thoroughly with mild scuff pad.

http://www.semproducts.com/aerospace-aerospace-prep-products/aerospace-plastic-leather-prep  Two cans is plenty for the entire interior. Took a little over a can. 

http://www.semproducts.com/automotive-flexible-coatings/color-coattm-aerosols  I used about 12 cans of color and finished with a couple cans of low luster clear for entire interior. 

 

I used color Sailcloth White.

Am I crazy or what? It looks very dark brown on the SEM web site color chart.

Is your interior painted with the White Sailcloth in your gallery pictures? 

Thanks.

[Marauder]

Am I crazy or what? It looks very dark brown on the SEM web site color chart.

Is your interior painted with the White Sailcloth in your gallery pictures?

Thanks.

In my neck of the woods, we would call that color "Sh!t Brown"

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[PTK]

Am I crazy or what? It looks very dark brown on the SEM web site color chart.

Is your interior painted with the White Sailcloth in your gallery pictures?

Thanks.

I don't think you're crazy Bob, but somebody is!!!

Sailcloth white is not brown! It's white as in my gallery. Sometimes when things get scanned in and displayed on monitors look funky.

[PTK]

In my neck of the woods, we would call that color "Sh!t Brown"

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Was it something you ate in Barcelona or on the flight!?

[Marauder]

Was it something you ate in Barcelona or on the flight!?

Indeed it was something I ate. I think it was the calamari.

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[Av8]

I used sailcloth white from SEM, you can see pics on other posts.

They sell a plastic prep aerosol, but I found clean cloth/rubbing alcohol to be adequate.

Work is recent but coverage and adherence is excellent. I did every piece of interior plastic on 5 cans.

[markejackson02]

I purchased the SEM products at my local auto paint store and it turned out great.  Be sure to use the SEM cleaner before the paint.

[laytonl]

I used SEM from the local auto paint store. They did a perfect color match to my existing panels. Lee

[Tony Armour]

What's wrong with Krylon, Mooney drivers are supposed to be cb's :-)

http://www.krylon.com/products/fusion-for-plastic/

[Bob_Belville]

I used SEM from the local auto paint store. They did a perfect color match to my existing panels. Lee

+1 NAPA franchise.

[peevee]

Our panels were repainted some years ago, but now it's flaking off a little, any suggestions for prep? Sand? Soda blast? I need some gentle way to prep the surface without damaging the texture.

[jetdriven]

Red scotchbrite pad and lots of clean soap and water to rinse. Then use the sem surface prep and the color coat.

[peevee]

Red scotchbrite pad and lots of clean soap and water to rinse. Then use the sem surface prep and the color coat.

Thank you!

[RLCarter]

SEM recommends gray scotchbrite, I have used SEM products for 30+ years, great stuff holds up very well, follow the instructions to the T, use the complete system, soap prep paint. You can also get it mixed to use with a paint gun as I did, had an issue with it coming off( oil base toner in water base paint) SEM tech guys mixed me up a new batch and I was back in business ( bad batch was purched over the net, NOT FROM SEM), I used just over a pint of each color(2 tone) for all the plastics and the leather seats. Didn't feel like spending the money for new seats covers just because I didn't like the color.