interior help
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Le Mans Master
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interior help
I have jusr finished re-painting/ engine & trans rebuild on my 1970. Now I need to finish the interior. Question:I am switching to delux interior from regular(lthr seats/ different door skin) and changing color as well. To get the dash in the new color is$$$, can this part be successfully dyed? anyone done it?
I have already re-done the seats, the seat belts, and have amassed a small army of parts in the new color, but there is still a ton of stuff and it all costs a fortune.
thanks for any help/ input
mike
I have already re-done the seats, the seat belts, and have amassed a small army of parts in the new color, but there is still a ton of stuff and it all costs a fortune.
thanks for any help/ input
mike
Burning Brakes
Joined: Oct 2004
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From: Shelby Township Michigan
I used the SEMS interior dye system. It is basically a three part system that includes cleaning, prepping and then dyeing (painting). I did this on some interior trim pieces when I converted my '89 coupe from blue to black interior. Two years later, you would not have known any difference.
The primary issue with the dash is direct sunlight. Follow the instructions, clean it twice, prep it thoroughly and I bet you don't have a problem.
Good luck,
Dino
The primary issue with the dash is direct sunlight. Follow the instructions, clean it twice, prep it thoroughly and I bet you don't have a problem.
Good luck,
Dino
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Le Mans Master
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thanks for the input, was it hard/long to accomplish?
The parts that do not get much wear and tear (ie-top of dash/ t-tops) i will try this. I am wondering about parts that get rubbed/( center console) should be replaced?, or is this dye resistant to rubbing off?
thanks
The parts that do not get much wear and tear (ie-top of dash/ t-tops) i will try this. I am wondering about parts that get rubbed/( center console) should be replaced?, or is this dye resistant to rubbing off?
thanks
Burning Brakes
Joined: Oct 2004
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From: Shelby Township Michigan
Originally Posted by ft laud mike
thanks for the input, was it hard/long to accomplish?
The parts that do not get much wear and tear (ie-top of dash/ t-tops) i will try this. I am wondering about parts that get rubbed/( center console) should be replaced?, or is this dye resistant to rubbing off?
thanks
The parts that do not get much wear and tear (ie-top of dash/ t-tops) i will try this. I am wondering about parts that get rubbed/( center console) should be replaced?, or is this dye resistant to rubbing off?
thanks
Good luck,
Dino
Instructor
Joined: Jun 2006
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From: SnoCo, WA
Part storage
One really, really important thing is you want to do is store the foam backed items, like your dash pad, in a non-humid environment for a couple of days prior to painting.
Otherwise, regardless of paint type, risk getting "bloom" and the dye not adhering to the surfaces as the moisture leeches out from beneath the dye when the temperature changes.
I only mention this because I noticed in your handle you are probably in a very humid environemnt. We actually have an automotive paint booth for our dye work to prevent that from happening.
And SEM is *top* quality stuff.
Otherwise, regardless of paint type, risk getting "bloom" and the dye not adhering to the surfaces as the moisture leeches out from beneath the dye when the temperature changes.
I only mention this because I noticed in your handle you are probably in a very humid environemnt. We actually have an automotive paint booth for our dye work to prevent that from happening.
And SEM is *top* quality stuff.
Safety Car
Joined: May 2005
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From: Jennings LA
Originally Posted by jimwca
One really, really important thing is you want to do is store the foam backed items, like your dash pad, in a non-humid environment for a couple of days prior to painting.
Otherwise, regardless of paint type, risk getting "bloom" and the dye not adhering to the surfaces as the moisture leeches out from beneath the dye when the temperature changes.
I only mention this because I noticed in your handle you are probably in a very humid environemnt. We actually have an automotive paint booth for our dye work to prevent that from happening.
And SEM is *top* quality stuff.
Otherwise, regardless of paint type, risk getting "bloom" and the dye not adhering to the surfaces as the moisture leeches out from beneath the dye when the temperature changes.
I only mention this because I noticed in your handle you are probably in a very humid environemnt. We actually have an automotive paint booth for our dye work to prevent that from happening.
And SEM is *top* quality stuff.
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