Hwyman
Joined:
Nov 2005
Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada
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I just picked up some map pockets and seatbelt holders for the seat. they are grey. I want to paint them to match my blue interior. I was at the store looking for paint but they just seem to be for exterior paint.
Anyone know what colour match I should look for and/or is there such a thing as interior colour paint?
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AerobirdMotorsports
Joined:
Dec 2004
Kelso, WA USA
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You need dye. I sell the OE Ford dye for $20/can.
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Hwyman
Joined:
Nov 2005
Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada
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ok, thanks. Im still planning on making my way down there. Hopefully I can do it in July.
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Dan S
Joined:
Jan 2003
Harrisburg, PA
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Also look at SEM Vinyl and Plastic Color Coat. It comes in a spray can and should be available from a local automotive paint dealer.
I used it on my TC and it worked great on the items you asked about. I also used it on the plastic moldings and dash.
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vinnietbird
Joined:
Jun 2007
Oklahoma
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I dyed the dash,console,and a couple of other interior parts with Duplicolor interior dye.Great stuff.No problems at all and easy to apply.Just clean a lot,and make sure all chemicals are stripped.I used a self etching primer and then the dye.No worries.
1988 Thunderbird. No details will be given or spoken of.
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AerobirdMotorsports
Joined:
Dec 2004
Kelso, WA USA
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The SEM is the Ford stuff. I just looked at the can.
The SEM/Ford dye is a lot better IMHO then the Duplicolor. I love Duplicolor paints so I bought 5 cans of the Red spray dye for Layla's interior. It lays down nice, but the longevity is bad. Even a fingernail will scratch it.
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vinnietbird
Joined:
Jun 2007
Oklahoma
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I'm glad to know that Mike.I still have work to do.When it comes time,I'll get with you for a can of the light grey.
1988 Thunderbird. No details will be given or spoken of.
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Joe F
Joined:
Jul 2002
Hawkins, Texas - USA
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I used Duplicolor on my dash cap. The key is, like vinnie indicated, to use a self-etching primer for good adherence; it promotes both adherence to the plastic and to the color layer of paint. So far it's been on there over three years and it still looks like new.
HTH
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