Anyone use vinyl interior paint?

[zookeeper]

I have a couple of the smaller parts of my interior like the clip between the visors and the windshield post pads that I need to change from light blue to black. I've never used any of the aeresol vinyl paints sold these days and was wondering if they're all the same, or if some work better than others and who sells the best and how durable is the stuff. Thanks!

 

[fasttback]

I've used Dupli-Color vinyl and fabric coating (spray can) before on my '66 carpet. I remember spraying it and rubbing it in right after. It's been over a year and it hasn't come off on my hands yet. Although, I don't know how it will do on panels.

 

[gt500lw]

I used the vinyl pain to paint my dash pad three years ago. Still looks as good as the day I painted it.

 

[zookeeper]

Where'd you get the stuff you used on your dash?

 

[86bluecobra]

I just helped a fried turn a green interiored 71 cuda to a black one. We used black semi gloss VHT vinyl dye. It worked great. We found several light coats worked the best so that there were no runs. Also good prep work was the key. Clean the surfaces very well before doing the job.

 

[latamud]

I used vinyl dye and painted my back seat from turquoise to black. 3 thin coats and it still looks great. I traveled cross country 2 summers ago during July heat and has a heavy rubber maid bin back there. No paint transfer.

 

[zookeeper]

Great, thanks guys!

 

[jcode68]

Like the others said, good prep and several light coats works great. Dyed a black console to match my blue interior 8 years ago and looks new still. I got the dye from Mustangs Unlimited I believe, but most sell the same types of products. If you are trying to match a Mustang specific interior color, get the color match cans from a Mustang parts supplier.

 

[zookeeper]

What did you guys use to clean it with? Right before I tore the car apart, I Armor-Alled the interior, including the windshield posts and I'm worried the paint won't stick. Can I use something like lacquer thinner without damaging the part, or is there another cleaner?

 

[86bluecobra]

yes that armour all will be an issue. We actually used paint thinner to wash all the plastic and vinyl parts down. Let them dry as well and i suggest painting/dye'ing in a warm area.

 

[latamud]

I just cleaned them with warm damp cloth. Armorall is oily. Maybe non-chlorine brake cleaner? then wipe down.

 

[jcode68]

Don't use laquer thinner on plastic parts as it could damage them. I used a product called PrepSol (I think that's what it's called) which is essentially a solvent based degreaser. Thinner is too harsh and will marr the finish on the plastic parts. You can get PrepSol or equivilant product at any automotive parts or bodywork supplie store cheap.

 

[mustangdave]

The companies that sell these paints offer a special spray and wipe cleaner/prep that is safe for the vinyl and proven compatible with their dyes. Use this to avoid unfriendly chemical reactions.

 

[86bluecobra]

Don't use laquer thinner on plastic parts as it could damage them. I used a product called PrepSol (I think that's what it's called) which is essentially a solvent based degreaser. Thinner is too harsh and will marr the finish on the plastic parts. You can get PrepSol or equivilant product at any automotive parts or bodywork supplie store cheap.

we would have used this but it was christmas and body shops were closed.

 

[dennis112]

Don't use laquer thinner on plastic parts as it could damage them. I used a product called PrepSol (I think that's what it's called) which is essentially a solvent based degreaser. Thinner is too harsh and will marr the finish on the plastic parts. You can get PrepSol or equivilant product at any automotive parts or bodywork supplie store cheap.

I have been successful using the vinyl prep cleaner.

It is not a bad idea to get most of the Armor All off before using the vinyl prep. I have had success using brake fluid which is also good in removing old paint.

"Wax and Grease remover" is the generic name for PrepSol and any body shop supply place will have what you want.

 

[zookeeper]

I have some of the same House of Kolor, water-based cleaner that I used when I painted my car. I'll give that a try to get the Armor-All off before I use some of the vinyl prep cleaner.