Interior Improvements
I was just recently at a real hobby store, and they sold some pretty expensive paint that was made to simulate aluminum and any other metal you wanted. might want to try this. I donno if it would rub off. quite probably, it could flack, it could drip, it could bubble, any number of things, your best bet would be to seal it somehow, that way you can use the wide selection of model paints that wont chip or peel, and then have the use of them.
if I were you, Id talk to the dealer, see if they can order a spare **** or 3. they must be dirt cheap, maybe 2$ each at most? then you can practice and not screw up your only set. if your totally no way in hell going to be able to replace them, you might want to think twice about messing with the only set you'll ever have.
as for the trim, it is all plastic people, it has shocked me too, but its plastic. someone with that Z book try and find the quote where they discuss the handles.
if I were you, Id talk to the dealer, see if they can order a spare **** or 3. they must be dirt cheap, maybe 2$ each at most? then you can practice and not screw up your only set. if your totally no way in hell going to be able to replace them, you might want to think twice about messing with the only set you'll ever have.
as for the trim, it is all plastic people, it has shocked me too, but its plastic. someone with that Z book try and find the quote where they discuss the handles.
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The BEST way to paint plastic
Assuming the plastic does not already have a finish on it, the best way to prepare a plastic surface for paint is as follows.
Sand the entire surface using a fine grit sandpaper. just enough of a grit to give a little tooth to the surface without taking away much smoothness. Next use Laquer thinner VERY sparingly on a clean (new) rag, when the thinner has almost evaporated, rub the entire part down, getting in all the nooks and crannys. Less is more in this step folks, too much thinner will work against you. Next use a plastic primer from a company called SEM and spray very light coats on the part until covered. Now the surface is ready for paint, dont skimp on the paint quality here, or it will eventually start rubbing off. I reccomend either automotive paint, or you can use an actual plastic dye from SEM, and skip the primer and sanding step. I would reccomend against using auto store plastic dyes and paints, as they are not all of good quality. This is the method used by auto upholstery shops and should privide lasting results if done right.
Also, for more about painting plastic, check out computer case mod forums, those guys do this all the time!
Sand the entire surface using a fine grit sandpaper. just enough of a grit to give a little tooth to the surface without taking away much smoothness. Next use Laquer thinner VERY sparingly on a clean (new) rag, when the thinner has almost evaporated, rub the entire part down, getting in all the nooks and crannys. Less is more in this step folks, too much thinner will work against you. Next use a plastic primer from a company called SEM and spray very light coats on the part until covered. Now the surface is ready for paint, dont skimp on the paint quality here, or it will eventually start rubbing off. I reccomend either automotive paint, or you can use an actual plastic dye from SEM, and skip the primer and sanding step. I would reccomend against using auto store plastic dyes and paints, as they are not all of good quality. This is the method used by auto upholstery shops and should privide lasting results if done right.
Also, for more about painting plastic, check out computer case mod forums, those guys do this all the time!
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