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Old Oct 20, 2011 | 09:53 AM
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im restoring the car
my pieces are in decent shape and i dont really need to spend out the waazoo just to by new ones that are the color i want.
im sure there is a way to paint or dye these i just havnt heard of anyone doing that and was wondering if you guys had any information on doing this ?
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Old Oct 20, 2011 | 10:40 AM
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SEM automotive interior dye available through auto paint suppliers. SEM is good stuff but preparation is the key. Everything to be dyed has to be super squeaky clean.

SEM will cover leather, vinyl, hard and soft plastic, and metal.

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Thanks that's awesome! Will I have to primer it before as well?
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Thanks that's awesome! Will I have to primer it before as well?
I did not use primer except on metal parts, but it wouldn't hurt to read the directions on the label when you get it.
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For metal, prime and paint with semi-gloss trim paint.
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