Author Topic: Interior Dying Writeup (Read 2661 times)

celica fanatic · « **on:** Dec 14, 2008, 12:50:50 am »

Ok, So you want to change the color of your interior, or want to match a new part with your original. Whatever the case may be, I'll show you something you may want to know. I got this dash yesterday. It's maroon, and my interior is black. We'll fix that.

you'll want to scuff the surface. *dont use sandpaper* You will ruin the texture of your panel. I use a s.o.s wire pad whenever I do anything like this. A box of them can be had for under 3 bucks.. so its worth it. just gently scuff the entire thing.

Before:

After:

I think the best results are seen after about 3 coats. I put 8 on mine today.

The result:

I will take better pictures tomorrow and update the thread.

Mazinger · « **Reply #1 on:** Dec 14, 2008, 03:59:33 am »

That's awesome. I have a brown one I need to turn blue. What product did you use?

celica fanatic · « **Reply #2 on:** Dec 14, 2008, 04:36:01 am »

Duplicolor fabric and vinyl. You can get it at autozone for 6 bucks and something a can

83CelWA · « **Reply #3 on:** Dec 14, 2008, 05:47:34 am »

Yeah I have used the stuff before and it works very well as long as you do the proper prep work. It also does not last forever in a high-contact area (you can see where it is rubbing off on the door panel on mine). You also want to pay attention to what color you are using since I have found that the gloss black is not too friendly when it is sunny outside since it reflects up into the windshield.