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| EJP914 |
 May 30 2010, 08:02 AM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 260 Joined: 14-June 03 From: Monroeville, PA Member No.: 821  |
My interior is in really good shape - no cracks, no rips, but no longer looks black. When it's wet from wiping it down - looks great - but after it dries, it gets dull and grey looking. Is there something out there someone has had good luck with that goes on like Amorall (or similar) but doesn't leave that wet greasy feel and look. Thanks for the suggestions.
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| Tom_T |
May 30 2010, 09:11 AM
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TMI.... Group: Members Posts: 8,318 Joined: 19-March 09 From: Orange, CA Member No.: 10,181 Region Association: Southern California 
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There are vinyl dye kits out there from AA, Pelican, PP/Automotion & others which folks have used with varying success.
One member on here had an unfortunate & bad dye job by a DAPO on his 74 LE from Beige dyed to Black, which he now has to try to replace! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) |
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| IronHillRestorations |
May 30 2010, 09:42 AM
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I. I. R. C. Group: Members Posts: 6,714 Joined: 18-March 03 From: West TN Member No.: 439 Region Association: None
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SEM makes paint for vinyl in many colors. The problem is cleaning the old vinyl so the paint will stick. Years of Armoral and vinyl treatments can impregnate the material, and can cause adhesion problems. If you do it, you've got to get the right cleaner.
I have used the SEM stuff with good luck, but I cleaned the vinyl something like four times. You also want to lay everything down flat to spray it, and try and keep it from drying too fast. Slower drying helps paint adhesion. You might consider getting an upholstery kit from 914 AP, Morphenspectra is his screen name, and you can find his products in the Member Vendor section. |
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| Ericv1 |
Jul 17 2010, 02:50 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 259 Joined: 30-December 07 From: Cincinnati, Ohio Member No.: 8,518 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
QUOTE(9146986 @ May 30 2010, 11:42 AM)  SEM makes paint for vinyl in many colors. The problem is cleaning the old vinyl so the paint will stick. Years of Armoral and vinyl treatments can impregnate the material, and can cause adhesion problems. If you do it, you've got to get the right cleaner. I have used the SEM stuff with good luck, but I cleaned the vinyl something like four times. You also want to lay everything down flat to spray it, and try and keep it from drying too fast. Slower drying helps paint adhesion. You might consider getting an upholstery kit from 914 AP, Morphenspectra is his screen name, and you can find his products in the Member Vendor section. +1 0n SEM products. I've used their vinyl paint, acid etch, high build primer, base coat, and clear coat with great success. Whenever you paint, it's all in the prep. |
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| RiqueMar |
Jul 17 2010, 03:25 PM
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Enrique Allen Mar Group: Members Posts: 2,169 Joined: 28-August 08 From: San Diego, CA Member No.: 9,478 Region Association: Southern California
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QUOTE(Ericv1 @ Jul 17 2010, 01:50 PM) QUOTE(9146986 @ May 30 2010, 11:42 AM) SEM makes paint for vinyl in many colors. The problem is cleaning the old vinyl so the paint will stick. Years of Armoral and vinyl treatments can impregnate the material, and can cause adhesion problems. If you do it, you've got to get the right cleaner. I have used the SEM stuff with good luck, but I cleaned the vinyl something like four times. You also want to lay everything down flat to spray it, and try and keep it from drying too fast. Slower drying helps paint adhesion. You might consider getting an upholstery kit from 914 AP, Morphenspectra is his screen name, and you can find his products in the Member Vendor section. +1 0n SEM products. I've used their vinyl paint, acid etch, high build primer, base coat, and clear coat with great success. Whenever you paint, it's all in the prep. Completely agree! We use them for our driving simulators, which see alot of butts. I recommend using Scotch-Brite to 'roughen-up' the had surfaces just a bit. |
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| rick 918-S |
Jul 17 2010, 05:11 PM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 20,425 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region 
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SEM is a good product. A word of caution. Back pads have the seat belt rubbing on them every time you use them You will eventually wear the dye off the back pad where the belt rubs. I'm not a fan of dyed back pads.
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| Pat Garvey |
Jul 18 2010, 06:56 PM
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Do I or don't I...........? Group: Members Posts: 5,899 Joined: 24-March 06 From: SE PA, near Philly Member No.: 5,765 Region Association: North East States |
QUOTE(EJP914 @ May 30 2010, 08:02 AM) My interior is in really good shape - no cracks, no rips, but no longer looks black. When it's wet from wiping it down - looks great - but after it dries, it gets dull and grey looking. Is there something out there someone has had good luck with that goes on like Amorall (or similar) but doesn't leave that wet greasy feel and look. Thanks for the suggestions. Ed Ed, The other responses have merit. But.....NEVER, EVER use Armoral on the seats, or other interior panels. The seat will slide you under the belt in extreme braking, and the windows will soak up the fumes. Armorall may have it's place (?), but not in the interior. And, it has no protective value. Don't use it. You may also wish to check products from Griots & Meguiars. I've had good luck with both. Pat |
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