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Normal paint will chip and crack iirc, you. Need a special paint that's flexible
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Normal primer has a tendency to flake. A good key, plastic primer and matt black would be fine.
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Thanks.. Don't know whether to spray the handles or not...
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I've seen handles done before, just don't know about a and b trims as someone I know sprayed the dash etc and it all cracked and looked shit
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I thought the handles would be most likely to crack as they would be getting handled most? Ill have a go anyway it will be a learning experience...
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Good coat of plastic primer and some Matt black paint. Let it dry properly somewhere warm and jobs a goodun. I've done all of my roof plastics in Matt black and they look fine!
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I've done my interior lights and grab handles in sea grey. Don't think I primered it but make sure you put lots of lacquer on.
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Don't need to lacquer it really. Just make sure the plastic is nice and clean and you get a really good coat or two of primer on.
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I have the plastic primer here so ill throw a good coat on anyway thanks niall and sam
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I primed and sprayed my old cars pillars, never had any problems with paint flaking, as once they are on they dont get handled
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Sprayed everything and it turned out perfect