How To: Painting/Dying interior panels

wade95 · 04-02-2005, 06:08 AM

I bought this car w/blk-tan interior and after spending to much money on a center console and purchasing a black steering wheel I decided to dye my tan parts over to black. I used a Red Scotchbrite Pad = to 300 grit sandpaper w/alcohol to clean off any old ArmorAll or cleaners to take off all residue.Wiped down w/wet rag and let dry.
Now, for prduct I used Dupli-Color Adhesion Promoter and their brand of Black spray dye. HOWEVER, I had no clue how flat their flat balck was gonna be so I did the rear panels (the whole thing) in gloss black. I could've just done the bottom that was tan, but since I was taking the car apart why not do the whole darn thing. I also did the doors in gloss black as well. The only problem w/that was that the glossy is pretty glossy and "kind of" doesnt jive w/the dash that I just finished in Flat Black. I must admit, their Flat Black pretty well matches the upper part of the dash. Oh, forgot to mentioned that I got a used carpet off ebay. Here come the Before/After pics. Let me know what ya think,,and be honest PLEASE. Wade

wade95 · 04-02-2005, 06:13 AM

Figured I'd show ya all the work I've been doing lately. Have to upload pics of the finished dash tonight. Sorry. Needless to say, the dash came out pretty good.

wade95 · 04-02-2005, 06:19 AM

Talk about a pain in the arse,,,taping this think up,,,Geeeez.

WARNING: If you decide to take on something like this,,it's not hard at atl BUT the dye/paint is VERY sensitive to temp. and humidity. I had some issues w/rushing my work and not payin attention to the weather and the dash "blushed" on me couple times due to weather. Try to do it outside and get some heat in the car. Apply several light coats and you will be fine. Finished product pics coming tonight.

*venom* · 04-02-2005, 06:26 AM

Looks real good it would be good to do follow up as far as how it holds over time.

wade95 · 04-02-2005, 07:13 AM

You got it. I've only had the car back together for two days. I'll let ya know. Thnx for the compliments.

Phantom1313 · 04-05-2005, 05:22 PM

nice job, i really like the red door pannel inserts...looks good with all that red accenting...

WikidStang · 04-05-2005, 06:42 PM

Looking nice, Im doing the same to my interior but im working with bondo and hopefully getting a spray Gun and adding a Tribal Skull on the dash.

Ponyman460 · 04-13-2005, 05:55 AM

got a question...did you use the ford interior dye? also, how is the feel (ie: does it feel sticky)? can you use armor all on it after painting it? does it chip off easy?

Looks good!

USMCstang · 04-13-2005, 07:40 AM

I did my door panels and center console in Krylon Fusion Red 2 years ago, and they are still holding up strong.

This isn't the best picture, but it's all I have right now. The door panel looks orange in this picture cuz of the light, but its the exact same color as the center console. I decided NOT to clearcoat it, to keep it more of a matte color. FWIW, I also painted the little rubber cupholder insert with the Fusion, and it hasn't even scuffed yet. I used it almost every day when the car was a D/D.

Ponyman460 · 04-13-2005, 07:41 AM

thats all with NO clear? thats awesome! What did you use to clean it with ?

USMCstang · 04-13-2005, 07:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Ponyman460

thats all with NO clear? thats awesome! What did you use to clean it with ?

Lol, gasoline

I ran out of denatured alcohol and mineral spirts, both of which are the best thing to use, but some good ol 93 octane mower gas and some rubbing alcohol does the trick too.

I didn't sand it either...just put about 4 - 7 coats on.

Ponyman460 · 04-13-2005, 07:49 AM

I think there will be some painting in my future....I just got some interior spray from Randy a couple weeks ago...I want it all BLACK, not grey anymore. I just dont want it to look ****ty, bc then I will be forced to buy all new stuff (I am picky like that)

WikidStang · 04-13-2005, 06:52 PM

My interior is in the shop right now being sanded.. the best way to keep the Paint looking normal is using primer. I talked with a autobody guy about it and he said it would be fine. If you dont want to do that get 3M 82-37 at oriellys $40. $300. for the gun its sandable and paintable.

Btw how did you get your center console out?

USMCstang · 04-14-2005, 03:54 AM

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Originally Posted by WikidStang

Btw how did you get your center console out?

You have to remove the radio first...I just bent a coat hanger to fit in the removal slots and pushed out and pulled. There are two bolts on the front of the trim piece, and one back in behind the radio that bolts to the firewall.

The shifter bezel pops right out. All you have to do is disconnect the Cigarette lighter wires after the bezel is loose.

v6what · 04-25-2005, 12:13 PM

how long did it take you to do all this? few days/weeks?

USMCstang · 04-25-2005, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by v6what

how long did it take you to do all this? few days/weeks?

Who? Me? Bout 4 hours, including removing the panels, 3 coats, drying time, and reinstallation Krylon Fusion rocks! :headbang:

WikidStang · 04-25-2005, 02:02 PM

Mines taking longer because im actually smoothing the interior down until I get it fiberglassed.

v6what · 04-25-2005, 03:48 PM

i'm basically looking for a way to "clean up" my interior, it's all scuffed and on my cd-bezel it's all chipped up

wade95 · 04-26-2005, 08:47 AM

Took me a month or so, but that was due to atmospheric conditions out of my control. With high humidity do not even attempt to spray paint anything. Just make sure you use some sort of primer/adhesion promoter before the paint so it doesnt peel/chip.

WikidStang · 04-26-2005, 01:27 PM

You can use light coats of Bondo on very few places after spraying the primer and letting it dry. Your best best is to us 60 grit...then 120 to smooth it out.

mac0021 · 10-12-2005, 12:19 PM

I hate the tan interiors in these cars...anyways good job.

wade95 · 10-13-2005, 11:59 AM

Thnk you very much. It's holding up well. Couple of scuffs on the door sill plates, but that was expected. Will just buy some black ones and be done w/it.

Icefreezen · 10-15-2005, 01:02 AM

I'm really thinking about dying my inside black...now I have a concern are you able to clean your dash with cleaning products such as Meguiars Dash Cleaner or something along that line will that mess up the look or come off? Anything of that nature?

04-02-2005, 06:08 AM	#1 (permalink)
wade95 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Tarpon Springs, FL Posts: 503	How To: Painting/Dying interior panels I bought this car w/blk-tan interior and after spending to much money on a center console and purchasing a black steering wheel I decided to dye my tan parts over to black. I used a Red Scotchbrite Pad = to 300 grit sandpaper w/alcohol to clean off any old ArmorAll or cleaners to take off all residue.Wiped down w/wet rag and let dry. Now, for prduct I used Dupli-Color Adhesion Promoter and their brand of Black spray dye. HOWEVER, I had no clue how flat their flat balck was gonna be so I did the rear panels (the whole thing) in gloss black. I could've just done the bottom that was tan, but since I was taking the car apart why not do the whole darn thing. I also did the doors in gloss black as well. The only problem w/that was that the glossy is pretty glossy and "kind of" doesnt jive w/the dash that I just finished in Flat Black. I must admit, their Flat Black pretty well matches the upper part of the dash. Oh, forgot to mentioned that I got a used carpet off ebay. Here come the Before/After pics. Let me know what ya think,,and be honest PLEASE. Wade __________________

04-02-2005, 06:13 AM	#2 (permalink)
wade95 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Tarpon Springs, FL Posts: 503	Figured I'd show ya all the work I've been doing lately. Have to upload pics of the finished dash tonight. Sorry. Needless to say, the dash came out pretty good. __________________

04-02-2005, 06:19 AM	#3 (permalink)
wade95 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Tarpon Springs, FL Posts: 503	Talk about a pain in the arse,,,taping this think up,,,Geeeez. WARNING: If you decide to take on something like this,,it's not hard at atl BUT the dye/paint is VERY sensitive to temp. and humidity. I had some issues w/rushing my work and not payin attention to the weather and the dash "blushed" on me couple times due to weather. Try to do it outside and get some heat in the car. Apply several light coats and you will be fine. Finished product pics coming tonight. __________________

04-02-2005, 06:26 AM	#4 (permalink)
venom Super Moderator Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 5,267	Looks real good it would be good to do follow up as far as how it holds over time. __________________ http://www.mustangboards.com/mustang...500/ppuser/103

04-02-2005, 07:13 AM	#5 (permalink)
wade95 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Tarpon Springs, FL Posts: 503	You got it. I've only had the car back together for two days. I'll let ya know. Thnx for the compliments. __________________

04-05-2005, 05:22 PM	#6 (permalink)
Phantom1313 i <3 mustangs Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: California Posts: 70	nice work nice job, i really like the red door pannel inserts...looks good with all that red accenting...

04-05-2005, 06:42 PM	#7 (permalink)
WikidStang Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Ar Posts: 191	Looking nice, Im doing the same to my interior but im working with bondo and hopefully getting a spray Gun and adding a Tribal Skull on the dash. __________________ Exterior : Demon Body Kit Molded in 18" DrifZ Black powdercoat wrapped on Riken Raptors 18x8/8x40x245 front and 18x9.5/18x35x275 rear Black Shorty Antenna M3 Side Mirrors V2 1/4 window scoops Performance: CAI Hedman Headers PYPEs 2.5 X Pipe with Flowmaster 40's Posi Trac Rearend

04-13-2005, 05:55 AM	#8 (permalink)
Ponyman460 Post Whore Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Jupiter, FL Posts: 120	got a question...did you use the ford interior dye? also, how is the feel (ie: does it feel sticky)? can you use armor all on it after painting it? does it chip off easy? Looks good! __________________ -Rick 98 White Gt Words To Live By: "if you want it bad enough, go get it! "Live by the Golden Rule: He who has the gold, makes the rules!"

04-13-2005, 07:40 AM	#9 (permalink)
USMCstang Secretary of Defense Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Akron, OH...5 Mins from Summit Racing Posts: 355	I did my door panels and center console in Krylon Fusion Red 2 years ago, and they are still holding up strong. This isn't the best picture, but it's all I have right now. The door panel looks orange in this picture cuz of the light, but its the exact same color as the center console. I decided NOT to clearcoat it, to keep it more of a matte color. FWIW, I also painted the little rubber cupholder insert with the Fusion, and it hasn't even scuffed yet. I used it almost every day when the car was a D/D. __________________ ~Mike 98 GT 4R70W Buckeye Stangs - Ohio Based Mustang Enthusiasts

04-13-2005, 07:41 AM	#10 (permalink)
Ponyman460 Post Whore Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Jupiter, FL Posts: 120	thats all with NO clear? thats awesome! What did you use to clean it with ? __________________ -Rick 98 White Gt Words To Live By: "if you want it bad enough, go get it! "Live by the Golden Rule: He who has the gold, makes the rules!"

04-13-2005, 07:49 AM	#12 (permalink)
Ponyman460 Post Whore Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Jupiter, FL Posts: 120	I think there will be some painting in my future....I just got some interior spray from Randy a couple weeks ago...I want it all BLACK, not grey anymore. I just dont want it to look ****ty, bc then I will be forced to buy all new stuff (I am picky like that) __________________ -Rick 98 White Gt Words To Live By: "if you want it bad enough, go get it! "Live by the Golden Rule: He who has the gold, makes the rules!"

04-13-2005, 06:52 PM	#13 (permalink)
WikidStang Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Ar Posts: 191	My interior is in the shop right now being sanded.. the best way to keep the Paint looking normal is using primer. I talked with a autobody guy about it and he said it would be fine. If you dont want to do that get 3M 82-37 at oriellys $40. $300. for the gun its sandable and paintable. Btw how did you get your center console out? __________________ Exterior : Demon Body Kit Molded in 18" DrifZ Black powdercoat wrapped on Riken Raptors 18x8/8x40x245 front and 18x9.5/18x35x275 rear Black Shorty Antenna M3 Side Mirrors V2 1/4 window scoops Performance: CAI Hedman Headers PYPEs 2.5 X Pipe with Flowmaster 40's Posi Trac Rearend

04-25-2005, 12:13 PM	#15 (permalink)
v6what Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Troy, Mi Posts: 36	how long did it take you to do all this? few days/weeks?

04-25-2005, 02:02 PM	#17 (permalink)
WikidStang Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Ar Posts: 191	Mines taking longer because im actually smoothing the interior down until I get it fiberglassed. __________________ Exterior : Demon Body Kit Molded in 18" DrifZ Black powdercoat wrapped on Riken Raptors 18x8/8x40x245 front and 18x9.5/18x35x275 rear Black Shorty Antenna M3 Side Mirrors V2 1/4 window scoops Performance: CAI Hedman Headers PYPEs 2.5 X Pipe with Flowmaster 40's Posi Trac Rearend

04-25-2005, 03:48 PM	#18 (permalink)
v6what Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Troy, Mi Posts: 36	i'm basically looking for a way to "clean up" my interior, it's all scuffed and on my cd-bezel it's all chipped up __________________

04-26-2005, 08:47 AM	#19 (permalink)
wade95 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Tarpon Springs, FL Posts: 503	Took me a month or so, but that was due to atmospheric conditions out of my control. With high humidity do not even attempt to spray paint anything. Just make sure you use some sort of primer/adhesion promoter before the paint so it doesnt peel/chip. __________________

04-26-2005, 01:27 PM	#20 (permalink)
WikidStang Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Ar Posts: 191	You can use light coats of Bondo on very few places after spraying the primer and letting it dry. Your best best is to us 60 grit...then 120 to smooth it out. __________________ Exterior : Demon Body Kit Molded in 18" DrifZ Black powdercoat wrapped on Riken Raptors 18x8/8x40x245 front and 18x9.5/18x35x275 rear Black Shorty Antenna M3 Side Mirrors V2 1/4 window scoops Performance: CAI Hedman Headers PYPEs 2.5 X Pipe with Flowmaster 40's Posi Trac Rearend

10-12-2005, 12:19 PM	#21 (permalink)
mac0021 Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Marysville, CA Posts: 93	I hate the tan interiors in these cars...anyways good job. __________________ 95 Mustang GT with AODE, aluminum driveshaft, 3:27s, msd coil and distributor, bbk pullies, bbk shorty headers, bbk catted x-pipe, 40 series flowmasters with dumps. 72 Camaro Project Car

10-13-2005, 11:59 AM	#22 (permalink)
wade95 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Tarpon Springs, FL Posts: 503	Thnk you very much. It's holding up well. Couple of scuffs on the door sill plates, but that was expected. Will just buy some black ones and be done w/it. __________________

10-15-2005, 01:02 AM	#23 (permalink)
Icefreezen Mustang Superman Join Date: May 2005 Location: Your mom's bed Posts: 3,908	I'm really thinking about dying my inside black...now I have a concern are you able to clean your dash with cleaning products such as Meguiars Dash Cleaner or something along that line will that mess up the look or come off? Anything of that nature? __________________