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    Default Interior Painting: studs and threaded holes

    A few more hours of prep and masking and it will be time to spray bomb the interior. There are lots of studs and threaded holes for attaching dash, pedals, etc. I assume that I need to keep paint off of/out of these in order for them to be useable when done. Is that correct? If so, how have folks kept these clean when painting the interior.

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    Rory

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    Quote Originally Posted by backformore View Post
    A few more hours of prep and masking and it will be time to spray bomb the interior. There are lots of studs and threaded holes for attaching dash, pedals, etc. I assume that I need to keep paint off of/out of these in order for them to be useable when done. Is that correct? If so, how have folks kept these clean when painting the interior.

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    Rory
    alot of times the threads will be fine but I like to be safe and roll up a piece of tape and place it in hole..if you're feeling fancy mcmaster car will sell little rubber plugs in the correct sizes as well.
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    OR you could just paint the holes and put the bolts back on when it dries. Unless its a ground then clean it up when done. A spray bomb will not spray enough material to plug them up like powder coat or BC/CC will.

    A roller on the other hand leaves lots of material around. Hmmmmm who would use a roller on a car? Not an IT7 driver, no way no how....
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    Ignore the threaded holes and put aluminum foil on the studs. Much easier to put on and comes off with no residue. Spray away!!
    Steve Eckerich
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    Thanks. As always just the info I was looking for and great advice.

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    When I was doing powdercoating, Eastwood (Summit now) sold silicone tapered plugs for holes, and then I would use foil or tape over male threads. foil is much easier to get off and doesn't leave sticky stuff behind. When I did my cage, I wrapped the steering column and wiring and such with foil- much easier to cover than with paper and tape, and even easier to remove.
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    You can always run a tap or die in or on the threads if you get too much paint on them. Doubtful you'd need to though.
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    Paint = Locktite
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