Ever use the interior dye spray
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St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'11
Ever use the interior dye spray
Anyone ever try the interior dye spray from Mid America? It sounds like an easy fix for older seat backs but does it really make them look like new?
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Anybody respray their steering column? mine is all chipped up from the keys and I want to refinish it. Is the Interior dye the right stuff to use on this or is there something else that works on metal? The interior dye spray does not say anything about being good to use on metal, it just says it good for door panels, seats, plastic trim, and carpet.
Le Mans Master
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Anybody respray their steering column? mine is all chipped up from the keys and I want to refinish it. Is the Interior dye the right stuff to use on this or is there something else that works on metal? The interior dye spray does not say anything about being good to use on metal, it just says it good for door panels, seats, plastic trim, and carpet.
It turns out much better than you expect…I started with one spot and ended up doing most of the interior
Melting Slicks
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Prep and cleaning is the key. SEM is an excellent product available at many quality auto parts and auto paint supply stores. Our upholster has been using it for years.
www.sem.ws
www.sem.ws
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Prep and cleaning is the key. SEM is an excellent product available at many quality auto parts and auto paint supply stores. Our upholster has been using it for years.
www.sem.ws
www.sem.ws
Agree. Used it on a resto over 10 years ago and it still looks the same. The correct prep is the key with several light thin coats.
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I've used SEM in both my cars. It's good stuff. Ditto for prep and cleaning. No clean-ee, no stick-ee.
FWIW: Stock leather seats have a clear protectorant on them. They have to be squeaky clean.
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St. Jude Donor '10
Anybody respray their steering column? mine is all chipped up from the keys and I want to refinish it. Is the Interior dye the right stuff to use on this or is there something else that works on metal? The interior dye spray does not say anything about being good to use on metal, it just says it good for door panels, seats, plastic trim, and carpet.
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Anybody respray their steering column? mine is all chipped up from the keys and I want to refinish it. Is the Interior dye the right stuff to use on this or is there something else that works on metal? The interior dye spray does not say anything about being good to use on metal, it just says it good for door panels, seats, plastic trim, and carpet.
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Need to figure out a way to do touch up. I am considering spraying into a cup and using a paintbrush or a foam paint "brush" to dab on the scratches (not stroke it on). Suggestions?
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Check the archives. I did this last winter and photo-documented the whole process. BTW...my seats are cloth.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...cloth+seat+dye
Andy
Last edited by OregonVette80; Jun 13, 2007 at 12:49 PM.