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interior colouring help needed
Hwyman Offline
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#1
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 Offline
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#2
You need dye. I sell the OE Ford dye for $20/can.
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Hwyman Offline
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#3
ok, thanks. Im still planning on making my way down there. Hopefully I can do it in July.
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Dan S Offline
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#4
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.
Dan S
Custom 88 TC, Mandarin Copper Pearl Metallic
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vinnietbird Offline
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#5
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 Offline
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#6
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 Offline
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#7
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 Offline
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#8
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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