My99

Well, I plan to put the hard top back on for a few weeks while we get through the dog days of summer here, and enjoy the A/C. However, I got the "cleaning" bug today and went ahead and shampoo'd all carpets and seats in my old 86.

After that was done, I thought about tackling the interior plastic trim that has faded badly over the years. It was grey. Now it's kind of army greenish looking with spots. I couldn't find any threads that pertained to this, although surely they exist.

Does anyone know a good procedure that can bring the original trim back to like-new condition? I notice Bob98 has turned the back of his 1st gen to 70's van style with carpet sides(j/k) but I'd like to see if I keep that oh-so 80's "not even trying to imitate" OEM plastic look.

I'll try to get some pics of my topless rig with the Bikini up soon.

Thanks!
Kyle

superjoe83

it depends, if it is just dirty, then it should clean up pretty well, but if it is brittle and "crumbly" you're out of luck

My99

It's not dirty, nor cracked (if that's what you mean by "crumbly"). Just faded.

bob200587

My plastic in the back turned that green color too. It would clean, but not match the rest....I just painted it black with krylon for plastics.

My99

I may have to end up doing that. I wonder if Kyrlon makes gray plastic spray...

Innocent Fool

I'd use SEM paint for interiors.

Most colors for automotive interiors are standardized for color and flatness. Should be able to get something really close in a SEM product.

Get the paint specifically for interiors, It's got a flex agent in it so it doesn't crack as easily. Also make sure you CLEAN the part REALLY well, especially if it was treated with armor all or something, or you'll get "fish eyes" in the paint.

ads86runner

I just redone my whole interior including door panels and all dash pieces. I used SEM color coat paint. There are several different colors to picked from, i used graphite. Clean it with soap and water, scuff with scotch brite(red) and i prepped surface with Bully Dog adhesive. Paint is not cheap($11.00 can) but sprays on nice and is good quality stuff. Type SEM color coat paint and the website will give you a store locator. Just a tip, make sure its warm out and dont do it too late in the evening or it will not take. I think can says between 75 and 90 degrees. Good Luck!!!!

My99

Thanks for the input! I'll definitely be looking into that!

scrid

Shoot some before and after pics if possible and post em up.

maxpower_hd

I've used Meguires plastic polish with good results. It works pretty well on foggy clear plastic too. Mothers makes one as well but I've never used that one. You do have to reapply every so often. It also depends on how bad it is. It's worth a try before you go the paint route.

I've also used interior paint and don't really like them. They are ok for parts that don't get touhed very much but it scratches off after a while. Maybe I'm harder than most on mine but I I've never found it to last.

My99

You bring up a good point. However I tried a few different abraisives, all the way up to medium grade steel wool and couldn't even see a difference. You'd think you could peel off the outer layer and get the "new" underneath. I guess the UV rays over the past 20 years haven't been kind however.

I will certainly post before & after pics when I go for it.

Thanks,

Kyle