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bemini · May 14th, 2006, 04:38 PM

i have rubbed down the dash and primed but when i sprayed the first coat of paint it reacted, would this mean there was some old laker on the dash or somik else?

faster,Tobias! · May 14th, 2006, 05:11 PM

bemini,
Do you mean lacquer?
Is the paint you are using the right stuff for plastic, or whatever it is the dash is made of? I'm no expert, but paints are different dependant on the application. Paints for metal may not stick to plastics. If it is a suitable paint then I would guess the paint is sliding of the dash finish, and needs more rubbing down. Good luck with it.

Jim Ray · May 14th, 2006, 05:59 PM

Is the primer you used the same brand as the paint, and recommended for use with the type paint you are spraying?

Remember, the first coat of paint should be thin enough to see through.

Let us know how it goes.

fireman01 · May 14th, 2006, 06:06 PM

was there any dashboard cleaner on it? this causes a reaction if you don't get it all off,the dash is already painted shouldn't need a primer.iv colour coded mirrors for people before and found plastic dressings like back to black etc cause this.let the paint dry rub down again(being careful not to go to far through or you will need primer)then clean with pre paint(panel wipe)and start again.

bemini · May 15th, 2006, 11:06 AM

im going to rub down it totally again and then see the results and let you know

weemark · May 15th, 2006, 02:59 PM

sounds like the panels need cleaned with thinners or panel. a lot of polishes have silicon in them which will react with paint - you need to make sure there is no silicon about at all. think id strip them completely and clean with thinners. also make sure your primer/paint/laquer is all the same type i.e. 2pack or otherwise.

May 14th, 2006, 04:38 PM	#1
bemini Be MiNi Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Essex Local Time: 06:14 AM Posts: 59 Offline	starting spraying but come across a problem i have rubbed down the dash and primed but when i sprayed the first coat of paint it reacted, would this mean there was some old laker on the dash or somik else? I HAVE THE MINI FEVER !!!

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bemini Be MiNi Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Essex Local Time: 06:14 AM Posts: 59 Offline	im going to rub down it totally again and then see the results and let you know I HAVE THE MINI FEVER !!!

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May 14th, 2006, 05:11 PM	#2 (permalink)
faster,Tobias! Fanatically Enthiusiastic Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Calgary, Alberta Local Time: 11:14 PM Posts: 1,160 Offline	bemini, Do you mean lacquer? Is the paint you are using the right stuff for plastic, or whatever it is the dash is made of? I'm no expert, but paints are different dependant on the application. Paints for metal may not stick to plastics. If it is a suitable paint then I would guess the paint is sliding of the dash finish, and needs more rubbing down. Good luck with it.

May 14th, 2006, 05:59 PM	#3 (permalink)
Jim Ray AprilWhine's Fuzzy One Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Where the wind blows Local Time: 09:14 PM Posts: 1,548 Offline	Is the primer you used the same brand as the paint, and recommended for use with the type paint you are spraying? Remember, the first coat of paint should be thin enough to see through. Let us know how it goes.

May 14th, 2006, 06:06 PM	#4 (permalink)
fireman01 60mpg Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: wishaw Local Time: 06:14 AM Posts: 94 Offline	was there any dashboard cleaner on it? this causes a reaction if you don't get it all off,the dash is already painted shouldn't need a primer.iv colour coded mirrors for people before and found plastic dressings like back to black etc cause this.let the paint dry rub down again(being careful not to go to far through or you will need primer)then clean with pre paint(panel wipe)and start again.

May 15th, 2006, 02:59 PM	#6 (permalink)
weemark MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Dundee Local Time: 06:14 AM Posts: 41 Offline	sounds like the panels need cleaned with thinners or panel. a lot of polishes have silicon in them which will react with paint - you need to make sure there is no silicon about at all. think id strip them completely and clean with thinners. also make sure your primer/paint/laquer is all the same type i.e. 2pack or otherwise.

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