I called them about the primer, and they did recommend using it. I said I would be coating a black console similar to the ones they are still selling, so they understood the application. Not to alarm you Scott, but they said that the dye might peel off if the primer was not used.
Eh, if it does I'll respray it. But I don't think it will.
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It would be so much easier to just drive over there and talk to them as Scott did!
Especially with the questionable colors. There were apparently two colors called Bamboo. To keep them straight, WU calls them Bamboo and Antique Bamboo. I ordered over the phone and discovered when I went out there that I wanted the other Bamboo, not the one I ordered. But once it was on it was a great match.
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Eh, if it does I'll respray it. But I don't think it will.
I sprayed my console today.
I used Triclean and it took several applications and rubbing before cloth would stay clean - I think I was removing the black dye!
Then, I went to use the primer (PC Plastic Coater Primer from WU) . Right on the container, it says "For plastic and trim only - do not use on vinyl"
My old console was brittle where it has been in sun, so I thought it was a molded hard plastic. But it is actually a soft material and is probably vinyl.
WU's statement that dashes etc need a primer is confusing:
Classic dye is not formulated to refinish flexible plastics, such as dashes, consoles, kick pads, without a bonding coat. Adhesion to a clean plastic surface after the application of a bonding coat is excellent.
I decided not to use the primer, but have no idea what WU really recommend
I decided not to use the primer, but have no idea what WU really recommend
Mine is still holding up beautifully, and I haven't been careful with it. I carry a backpack most places, and it winds up sliding across the center console more often than not. The color seems to have darkened just a little bit as it's cured, but it's still a close enough match that no one notices but me.
Mine is still holding up beautifully, and I haven't been careful with it. I carry a backpack most places, and it winds up sliding across the center console more often than not. The color seems to have darkened just a little bit as it's cured, but it's still a close enough match that no one notices but me.
I have sprayed the console that was black and the ashtray, shift surround and heating panel that were all originally MB 263 Mahogany. I am using WU 263 Tobacco that is quite close but does not have the reddish tint. I have two coats on the console, but it is still darker than the other parts. I will probably give it one more coat.
I will have to decide whether or not to also do the under dash panels, glove box etc. I don't really want to take those panels off if I don't have to. Seems any plastic part I mess with develops a crack! What do y'all think about doing those panels in place?
The dash itself is a different color and is original - It must have been part of the 2-tone interior scheme because it matches the door inserts. I have a crack in the dash, but the rest is good, so I may to try and fill the crack with some marine mahogany sealant/adhesive. Later a dash cap, I guess.
What do y'all think about doing those panels in place?
I wouldn't, but I manage to get overspray on everything. When I spray it involves a huge dropcloth and I still wind up with stuff where I didn't want it.
I wouldn't, but I manage to get overspray on everything. When I spray it involves a huge dropcloth and I still wind up with stuff where I didn't want it.
I was thinking about brushing in those areas. I tried using brush on one small part and it's amazing how the dye level out.
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