Interior dye aerosol on steering column
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Interior dye aerosol on steering column
I bought interior spray paint from a corvette supplier and it says for hard plastic, leather and vinyl but really doesn’t say anything about pot metal like on the C3 column. It’s called 68-82 interior dye aerosol. Anybody have experience using this? Thanks, Bill
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I am using a similar product now for a column piece.
paint is thin. won't self level so surface must be smooth
takes many coats
takes time to harden.
I am covering in clear laquer
paint is thin. won't self level so surface must be smooth
takes many coats
takes time to harden.
I am covering in clear laquer
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Originally Posted by calwldlife;[url=tel:1606387361
1606387361[/url]]I am using a similar product now for a column piece.
paint is thin. won't self level so surface must be smooth
takes many coats
takes time to harden.
I am covering in clear laquer
paint is thin. won't self level so surface must be smooth
takes many coats
takes time to harden.
I am covering in clear laquer
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Mines been on since '86 no problem, just make sure to prep with acetone before spraying (eliminates chance of fish eyes)
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You can use interior dye on metal. It may not stick at firmly as regular paint, but if it is not in a high-wear area, it shouldn't be a problem. I use it on my column...because I wanted all the interior to match.
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Yes. For metal you need paint. For plastic, paint also works well. For the vinyl trim pieces, not just the seats, but the vinyl covered dashes, door panels, etc. you need dye. To change the color of a trim piece, it's tedious. The dye is a very thin coat. It takes multiple coats to get the desired satisfactory effect. And you need to wait between the multiple coats, so it's time consuming. Try to speed the process up, or attempt to lay down a thick coat, will just make a mess.
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Yes. For metal you need paint. For plastic, paint also works well. For the vinyl trim pieces, not just the seats, but the vinyl covered dashes, door panels, etc. you need dye. To change the color of a trim piece, it's tedious. The dye is a very thin coat. It takes multiple coats to get the desired satisfactory effect. And you need to wait between the multiple coats, so it's time consuming. Try to speed the process up, or attempt to lay down a thick coat, will just make a mess.
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"REAL" vinyl dye will not scratch off. It bonds to the plastic. If it scratches off, it has been applied to un-clean (or pre-coated) vinyl/plastic or it isn't really vinyl dye. Most stuff in the market labeled as "dye" is just paint with a flex additive included. Paint WILL scratch off.
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"REAL" vinyl dye will not scratch off. It bonds to the plastic. If it scratches off, it has been applied to un-clean (or pre-coated) vinyl/plastic or it isn't really vinyl dye. Most stuff in the market labeled as "dye" is just paint with a flex additive included. Paint WILL scratch off.