Upper door panel color change

[87REGALPRO]

Is it possible instead of replacing the panels to actually paint them? Please let me know.

 

[mr evil]

You can buy fabric dye at most automotive stores. I believe SEM brand is noted to be a very good brand.

 

[Bonnewagon]

SEM is the best. Just be sure to clean, clean, clean before spraying.

 

[bigdaddyinks]

Do what they say and spend the extra for the best...Used duplicolor fabric dye and it faded in a years time.!!

 

[87REGALPRO]

Thank You all for the info. I'm not in a hurry to do this and now I'm thinking of just getting quality aftermarket replacements just for the furry stuff. 😛 The sem rep told me the paint is not recommended to change color only to refresh original colors. Thanks

 

[Bonnewagon]

I've used SEM to change colors on vinyl and fabric with no problems. It worked especially well on Firebird lower door panels with the fuzzy fabric map pockets. I also did a headliner from saddle to black, but it took many coats. All the blue pieces in the picture were different colors originally.

 

[87REGALPRO]

I've used SEM to change colors on vinyl and fabric with no problems. It worked especially well on Firebird lower door panels with the fuzzy fabric map pockets. I also did a headliner from saddle to black, but it took many coats. All the blue pieces in the picture were different colors originally.

1Oh Ok. How did you prep it? I have what is called ruby red (at least that's what the trunk lid code states). Which almost looks maroon but a little darker. I want to change the color to oem dark blue for 87. As far as all the plastic pieces no prob. Its the fuzzy stuff I want to change.

2How long did the paint last on the carpet with out touch ups so far? Oh and thanks

 

[DrRansom442]

Burgundy to Blue is probably why SEM doesn't recomend it ..... reds are the worst colors for bleed-through

 

[Bonnewagon]

Carpet was a faded light greyish/blue and has lasted fine. The seats were grey and as you can see where I sit it's wearing, so a touch up is needed. The seats were cleaned with several carpet/upholstery cleaner-in-a-cans from the .99 store and a scrub brush. The carpet was hosed and scrubbed with a bristle brush and soapy water. The door carpet is perfect, but nothing ever touches it. The console was saddle, then red, then blue. Lots of soapy water and scrubbing with a scotcbrite pad is key. I lucked out at a swap meet and found 10 cans of upholstery dye for $1 a can so it was a low cost deal for me.