plastic paint for inside door panel

GilbertsGrape · 09-23-2002, 08:15 AM

I bought a plastic door handle repair kit like this and I need to know where I can get some paint to paint it to match the existing tan color of the door. And do you think I should paint the entire inside door panel or just the replacement part?

Thanks,
GrapeDude

Oh yea it is for a 1993 Ford Explorer Eddie B. package

johnnymk · 09-23-2002, 08:50 AM

Sears Hardware

GilbertsGrape · 09-23-2002, 10:18 AM

but will they have paint to match. is it like the paint on the exterior of the car. there is a sticker on the door that has outside paint # on it. also is there any preperation i should do before painting. and should i paintthe entire door pannel or just the replacement part

johnnymk · 09-23-2002, 06:01 PM

I recently got American Accents made by Rustoleum at Sears Hardware to paint the metal and plastic panels in my truck. It went on nice and it appeared to soak into the plastic(if that's what it really does). They have quite a few shades.
If you want to make sure, look under Auto Body Shop Supplies in the phone book and ask the guy at the counter if you go there. They are generally pretty helpful.

garfull · 10-04-2002, 02:25 PM

Try an auto or boat interior shop. Regular paints might not last as long and will scratch offcompared to plastic dyes(still spray on). I've used some silver and its lasted for years. There is some prep work involved. There are some places that can mix you a can of dye if you bring in a sample piece, but a paint gun is required for application.

Good luck

09-23-2002, 08:15 AM	#1
GilbertsGrape Captain Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: You can’t get there from here, USA Posts: 1,797	plastic paint for inside door panel I bought a plastic door handle repair kit like this and I need to know where I can get some paint to paint it to match the existing tan color of the door. And do you think I should paint the entire inside door panel or just the replacement part? Thanks, GrapeDude Oh yea it is for a 1993 Ford Explorer Eddie B. package

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09-23-2002, 08:50 AM	#2
johnnymk Chief of Naval Operations Join Date: May 2000 Location: LEVITTOWN< PA> USA Posts: 13,621	Sears Hardware

09-23-2002, 10:18 AM	#3
GilbertsGrape Captain Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: You can’t get there from here, USA Posts: 1,797	but will they have paint to match. is it like the paint on the exterior of the car. there is a sticker on the door that has outside paint # on it. also is there any preperation i should do before painting. and should i paintthe entire door pannel or just the replacement part

09-23-2002, 06:01 PM	#4
johnnymk Chief of Naval Operations Join Date: May 2000 Location: LEVITTOWN< PA> USA Posts: 13,621	I recently got American Accents made by Rustoleum at Sears Hardware to paint the metal and plastic panels in my truck. It went on nice and it appeared to soak into the plastic(if that's what it really does). They have quite a few shades. If you want to make sure, look under Auto Body Shop Supplies in the phone book and ask the guy at the counter if you go there. They are generally pretty helpful.

10-04-2002, 02:25 PM	#5
garfull Lieutenant Junior Grade Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 69	Try an auto or boat interior shop. Regular paints might not last as long and will scratch offcompared to plastic dyes(still spray on). I've used some silver and its lasted for years. There is some prep work involved. There are some places that can mix you a can of dye if you bring in a sample piece, but a paint gun is required for application. Good luck

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