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no_slo_5.0

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Has anyone ever used this interior paint that 50resto sells? how did it look when done? post pics if you have any. thanks
 

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I purchased some for my coupe. titanium and black. I'll let you know when I do some this week.
 

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Just recently used Duplicolor's Vinyl & Fabric Paint on my '86 GT 'vert this weekend. Went on really well and dried fast, no sticky or tacky texture to it at all. It's probably a good idea to use their primer first, perhaps even a quick spray of some Bulldog Adhesion Promoter underneath that, even, to make it really hang on. (My parts were already primered prior to my use of this paint.)

Unless you're looking for a specific factor color, this might be a cheaper and better way to go. I've read of some guys having problems with the paints sold by 50resto in that they're all clumpy and dried-out before they even get the can shipped to 'em, thus resulting in splatter and bad consistency.
 

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Darkwriter77 said:
Just recently used Duplicolor's Vinyl & Fabric Paint on my '86 GT 'vert this weekend. Went on really well and dried fast, no sticky or tacky texture to it at all. It's probably a good idea to use their primer first, perhaps even a quick spray of some Bulldog Adhesion Promoter underneath that, even, to make it really hang on. (My parts were already primered prior to my use of this paint.)

Unless you're looking for a specific factor color, this might be a cheaper and better way to go. I've read of some guys having problems with the paints sold by 50resto in that they're all clumpy and dried-out before they even get the can shipped to 'em, thus resulting in splatter and bad consistency.
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It scratches easy though. I scratched the kick panel and the strip along the door jamb. (whatever it's called)
 

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so is this stuff really dye? or is it more like paint?? will it scratch off?
 
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Ive used that duplicolor stuff before and i didnt like that way it turned out. it looked really glossy just didnt look like it belonged insidae of a car.
 

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FWIW, I didn't primer mine, so that might explain the ease by which it was scratched off. (Dumb, I know, but it's likely temporary until I can re-do it properly later on.) Also, they do have it available in a flat-black and (I think) satin, if you don't prefer the glossy look. Just another option to consider.
 

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bloopbloob said:
so is this stuff really dye? or is it more like paint?? will it scratch off?
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In all honesty it is laquer spray paint. But the laquer will soften the top coat of plastic and then dry. When done properly it sticks well and is very tough.
 
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thanks guys. i figured that buying that would be cheaper than trying to buy a black interior for a fox coupe. I think im just gonna paint it. keep the input coming guys
 
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I hate 'Dye' with a passion

its not really 'dye' its paint and it will scratch off.

I have no dyed parts in my car, even though I should...my interior is tan and I couldn't find one passenger side armrest plug in tan so it is grey, a new old stock piece....

any one want to help me out

Whenever I roam a pickapart I always look for my interior color and grab whatever little bits I can.
 

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I've seen it before in a Stang and you could tell the difference between that and the stock black.
 

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I just received a can of the Resto gray paint and used it on parts of my center console I'm rebuilding. It went on great, matched great, and seems to be pretty durable. I'm happy with their paint product. BTW, I did spray a light coat of the Bulldog adhesion stuff on first. I found the Bulldog stuff at Wal Mart of all places.
Ken
 
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