Passenger Assist Handle Help

[greezythumb]

Hello, does anyone know how to get a smooth paint finish on the dash board grab bar of the 03 Tahoe without going to a fiberglass job? I have tried many coats of primer and even sandable primer.

 

[puckhead]

Are you doing a real find sand after the primer and after the color, then spraying a clear coat? Also make sure you clean and sand the piece real good

 

[greezythumb]

Well the grab bar is sort of rubbery, not hard plastic like the rest of the interior trim. The surface has a grainy texture like all the other pieces. I had no problem with the hard pieces in that I just cleaned well, then sanded with a low grit paper, cleaned, medium grit, cleaned, fine grit. They came out smooth as glass. Now this grab bar, since its not of the HARD plastic nature so I didn't feel it would be a good idea to try to sand it first. I really stuck here but I believing I'm going to have to find a shop to do it for me. Anyone know of a good shop that can help me with this, I would greatly appreciate some help.

 

[puckhead]

oh yeah, duh. Sorry bud! Yeah I dont know how or if anybody has tackled painting that at all. Good luck!