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Old Sep 12, 2015 | 10:31 AM
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I have 2000 dakota I'm replacing my grille and lower valance I've got both parts there primerd all ready need help on painting them what paint to use on the plastic. The metal bumper I will sand and repaint black I'm good with how to paint it. The plastic is a lot diff there's more steps if somebody out there has done this help a fellow dodge lover out thanks
 
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Old Sep 12, 2015 | 10:49 AM
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There is an additive you need so the paint remains somewhat flexible on plastic parts. Your local paint supply store should be able to clue you in.
 
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Old Sep 12, 2015 | 11:07 AM
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Morning I've got the parts they came primerd so some of the hard parts should have been done I hope I've not had luck doing plastic parts this is on my dakota just don't want to do it again lol one and done !
 
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Old Sep 12, 2015 | 05:02 PM
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I have used SEM for doing a color change for interior plastics. They have a lot of different products so its best to visit a local auto paint store that carries their stuff and explain what you are doing. You probably can use an automotive paint with a flex additive and be fine.

http://www.semproducts.com/
 
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Old Sep 12, 2015 | 10:32 PM
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Bulldog Adhesion Promoter (primer) and Anti-static prep wipes...
 
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