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Apr 25, 2006 | 03:16 PM

patdrums

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Re-dyeing/refinishing interior

I'm ready to begin reassembling the interior and want to give the dash, door panels, console etc a new dye job before I put them in. I found a link to instructions on how to refinish/paint the PLASTIC parts but am not sure if this method will work on the others.

One of the main things the link stated was the need to get any and all silicone (ArmorAll, Son Of A Gun etc.)off the pieces before you repaint them. Will using a silicone remover/cleaner on the non plastic parts damage them? Anyone know the proper way to prep the dash and console pieces before spraying them?

Thanks

Pat

Apr 25, 2006 | 07:02 PM

mkflanagan

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Silicone cleaner will work fine.Post the link that you found

Apr 25, 2006 | 07:14 PM

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I painted my lower dash parts as well as my console parts, seat backs, rear quarters, steering column, kick panels, etc. I used Krylon fusion instead of the traditional dye paints from the aftermarketers. For the column I found a can of matching red in Duplicolor.

I scrubbed each part with simple green and rinsed with warm water. I did this a couple of times and wiped dry, then let air dry overnight before I painted. I used a product called Duplicolor adhesion promoter first. It is a clear bonder. The Fusion paint says not necessary but I did it anyway. Whatever you decide to clean with, be careful that it doesn't eat the plastic.

Everything came out beyond my expectations. I did remove the paint from one piece that I did not get clean enough. I suspect that, with a 34 year-old car, more than a few smokers lit up in it (the ash tray is trash). I think that is what I was removing more than any silicones or vinyl reconditioners.

Take your time and you will be happy with the results......

Apr 25, 2006 | 11:18 PM

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TRy this.

http://www.corvettemagazine.com/2006...ng_plastic.asp

Apr 26, 2006 | 12:41 AM

dsagers

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The adhesion promoter makes a world of difference. Clean and dry everything, use a couple light coats of adhesion promoter brfore spraying on the color.

Apr 26, 2006 | 06:40 AM

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On a related issue, I removed my dash and instrument cluster this weekend. I've done this many times before but it is always difficult and a great source of anxiety for me. Anyway when I removed the instrument cluster I scratched the black paint on the console shift plate. This has raised polished metal for the accents. Any tips on how to repaint this and still keep the accents polished ??

Apr 26, 2006 | 10:48 AM

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.....when I removed the instrument cluster I scratched the black paint on the console shift plate. This has raised polished metal for the accents. Any tips on how to repaint this and still keep the accents polished ??

I cleaned the console plate in my '68, then shot Krylon semi-flat black out of the can. After this had flashed off, but while not completely dry, I took a Q-tip dipped in lacquer thinner (damp, not wet) and "scrubbed" the new black off the top surfaces of the accents. Worked like a charm. I used the same treatment on the center cluster, FO bezel, and the speedo and tach bezels. On the wider accents, a rag dipped in lacquer thinner and wrapped around a finger tip will work. Keep swapping the rag around because the black you remove will build up. I've read posts where folks went over the accents lightly with a razor blade or hobby knife and scraped them down. That works, too, but makes me nervous. I'm better with a Q-tip than I am with a blade.

Apr 26, 2006 | 01:06 PM

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Apr 26, 2006 | 02:39 PM

jimmygmartin

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Easymike, Thanks that is a great idea

Apr 26, 2006 | 09:00 PM

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i am just now completing my interior. ive changed from a silver gray combo done by others, to all doeskin with a black and tan theme. on vinyl parts that got reused i used acetone and vinyl spray dye. on plastic parts i used acetone and filler primer and the fusion spray paint. i even got RIT clothes dye from the grocery store and sucessfully dyed my seatbelts black. i also have new seat covers and was weary of dyeing the old ones because my butt would wear it off