How to Paint Interior Car Trim
- 1). Remove the trim piece from the car by pulling it straight up and off of the interior. Trim pieces do not require special tools to remove, they are simply held in place by plastic clips and removable by hand.
- 2). Clean the trim piece with a degreaser and clean rag to remove grease and dirt. Then wipe the trim piece dry with a clean towel to remove the degreaser residue.
- 3). Lightly sand the surface of the trim piece by hand with 200-grit sand paper just to scuff the exterior. This helps the paint adhere better.
- 4). Spray on a coat of surface primer. Cover the entire trim piece with primer and allow it to dry for several hours or as recommended on the paint label.
- 5). Sand the surface of the primer lightly after it has completely dried using the 200-grit sandpaper to knock down the paint texture. If you want the final piece to have a textured surface, skip this step completely.
- 6). Spray on the final coat of paint. Move the spray can in a consistent motion back and forth across the trim piece until it is completely covered. Do not worry about painting the underneath side of the trim, as it will not be visible. Allow the trim piece to dry for eight hours (or as specified on your spray can).
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