plastic painting

It is advised not to sand polypropylene, I know, I was skeptical at first as it goes against everything we're taught about bonding. But I've had multiple conversations over the 14 years I've been doing this with 3M to best approach this substrate. The problem is the plastic itself, I go into a...

Thought I'd try this idea I picked up from utube, looks like a very reasonable chrome effect

Hi guys, seen a few threads now about people wanting to black the visors, handles etc etc so just wondered if there was a decent paint for the sun visor material? I have the black clips ready so just need to source a grab handle in black

Thought I'd document my attempted self build of an ex AA van Purchase Price £14,000 Target total spend £24,000 Delivery day First up was to remove all the ply lining and the bulkhead Obscene amount of screws/clips/bolts Once all that was removed, it was time to tackle the wiring...

I'm part way through doing the hidden compartment mod (+ adding back up lights so I can actually see where I'm going at night). I don't have colour coded panels, but I could paint them while they're off. I got some matching spray paint for camouflaging the cable entry for the solar panels/light...

Hi, I have a 2017 Shuttle and I'm wanting to to the roof lining, A pillars etc in Suede. But all my switches for the AC, lights etc are cream in the rear. Has anyone done this and changed them to black, and if so where do I get the parts from.

Hi all, I have just had my T6 lined including the headlining in the front, and I wondered if it’s possible to get black sun visors, grab handles and the sunglasses holder. I know there are black handles available for the Golf but wasn’t sure if they are compatible with the T6. Any help would...

I thought I’d explain how I’m doing it, just in case it helps someone. I bought a spare set of T6.1 upper and lower front grilles from a highline, from eBay at a reasonable cost. There are plenty for sale from converters who replace them with aftermarket ones. ( I didn’t want to go aftermarket...

Hi All Took the plunge and today the Indium Grey T32 Highline arrived. One year old next week, 9000 on the clock and fairly tidy She’s got two captains chairs with arm rests up front and a 2+1 in the rear. She’s had the roof rails, side bars and 30mm springs added by the dealer. Planned...

In am in the middle of spraying the convenience lighting Console that is housed in the headlining in black however I have a small issue. See image, how do I spray the buttons but keep the icons clear? Using masking tape looks like an impossible option due to the size of the icons. Any help...

Hi, I've purchased some front Grille Trims (ABS) and also some Wing Mirror Trim Lines (powder coated stainless steel) from Vanstyle, see links below: Grill Trims (ABS) Gloss Red ABS Lower Grille Trim Insert Set - VW T6 2015 - Vanstyle Wing Mirror Trims (Powder Coated Stainless Steel) Red...

I have just powder coated my Devonports gloss black and pleased with the look. I would like either to paint the grey plastic caps gloss black or change the caps for something better. Any suggestions on a paint to use or after market cap? These will just be for winter so can hand paint every...

Hi guys. Any suggestions on how I can get rid of these stains/wear rather than replacing? Is there anything that could be painted on etc? I’ve really tried cleaning etc but nothing is shifting the previous owners sweaty knee stains lol

My next planned job is to line the cab roof in the same suede effect as the rear roof panel. I’ve chosen charcoal (I know. . . maybe a bit dark) which will mean the light beige/cream visors, grab handles etc will look out of place (I think) question is has anybody got any tips on how to...

Hi, Slowly transforming my T6 thought id share some pics. Lots to do yet and money to spend !!!

I bought some Buzzweld Pio last week to test on the interior plastic trim in my van. I painted the interior light control last night and thought I'd share the results. Once it had dried for 15 minutes i tried to scratch off the over spray with my house key and couldn't get it off. I painted...

Some serious sanding but its getting there

I've searched high and low but no luck. I'd like to match the upper plastic parts to the lower parts with some plastic dye. Anyone know the colour code? It's almost black but not quite.

Question for those who've retrimmed their own with the imitation suede (Milano/alcantara). Did you cover them with the fabric direct or did you put a layer of foam underneath to even out the surface?

Does anyone know the part number colour code suffix for the standard upper B pillar and A pillar plastics (T6 highline panel van)? I guess it'll be something like Y20 or 3P5?