Undercoats onpainted plastic?

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estocks
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Undercoats onpainted plastic?

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I have a small piece of plastic trim missing (About 2 inches by 1 inches). I want to replace it but the part I found is painted black and probably laquered. The car is dark green. Do I need to undercoat in a grey or green colour undercoat to get a good colour match and finish?
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domross
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Black or dark green for undercoat...grey makes finish too light!!!
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Just to confirm, I can simply rub down the existing laquer and paint over it?

Thanks.
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Geoff H
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Post by Geoff H »

Only lightly with “scotchbrite” to put a key on the surface, or you will need a paint with a additive to stick to the plastic
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*Tips hat*


Much obliged.
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