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I used Testor model paint spray paint (specially made for plastic).... and about 10 coats (no joke) of clearcoat.
The way to do it is fairly simple....
1. remove the parts you want to paint
2. sand them with fine grit sand paper (as fine as you can buy, go to a model shop to get really fine grain) to rough up the surface a bit for better sticking. also to get rid of any oils or cleaning products.
3. depending on the color you want to spray, you might be better off using a few coats of basecoat. I used metallic burgandy, which was a close match to my exterior color, and since it was made for plastics, I didn't use a basecoat.
4. Spray on the main coat IN THIN COATS. I can't stress the importance of painting in VERY THIN COATS, and letting them dry thuroughly in between coats. The more you let it dry, the better it will be at resisting scratching, smearing, and running. Use at least 3 coats of primary color.... or until you feel comfortable with the color.
5. wait till the paint is definately completely dry...
6. spry on a bunch of thin coats of clearcoat. I used 10 coats to make sure it had enough protection for everyday use.
7. Let everything dry (i let it dry for 2 days, and drove around with the dash innards showing)
8. reinstall carefully, not to scratch your paint.
Remember, the more you take your time and paint carefully, the better the end result will be. I rushed through the center console part, and noticed later that I missed a little piece where the radio meets the console... it's barely noticeable, but I wish I had even taken more time to notice that.
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