Change color on int.
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From: LaVista Ne
Change color on int.
Anyone ever try to change the color of black door panels to something lighter? I found some black door panels but i need them to be '72 blue. Can that be done?
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Parts must be cleaned well with detergent to get all the old 'protectants' 
off them before re-dying. I suggest that you remove the trim materials off the door panel before you spray. If you don't want the trouble of removing the lock plate, just mask over it well.If you don't have spray equipment, buy a PreVal gas canister/bottle sprayer at the auto body paint supply store where you get the SEM dye. It is very inexpensive and does a very good job of spraying the [thin] vinyl dye.
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Corvette America sells spray cans. I would advise someone to use liquid dye (in a can). The main reasons are that I know how liquid SEM applies and that it will look the same as the original interior color and sheen; and that a spray can will not contain much liquid dye. It may take several spray cans to have the same coverage as a 1/2 pint can of liquid dye, so it's much more cost effective.
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Corvette America sells spray cans. I would advise someone to use liquid dye (in a can). The main reasons are that I know how liquid SEM applies and that it will look the same as the original interior color and sheen; and that a spray can will not contain much liquid dye. It may take several spray cans to have the same coverage as a 1/2 pint can of liquid dye, so it's much more cost effective.
I couldnt agree more. I used Corvette America 68 dark blue dye and it wasnt even close to being correct. Went to the local body shop supply with my correct colored arm rest for them to copy from and had a pint of dupont vinyl dye mixed for 60 bucks. I put it in a cheapo harbor freight touch up gun and my interior came out fantastic.
