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Posted: Tue Mar 27, 2007 1:02 pm 
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I'm about to colour my dash and interior and I've noticed that VHT have a vinyl and plastic paint or a penetrating colour dye. To me the dye seems like a better option but the guy at autobarn said to use the paint. What do you guys use and recommend??
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Posted: Tue Mar 27, 2007 7:27 pm 
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you can jsut use normal paint i used that stuff from supercheap auto, cant remember what its called but its like $15 a can. and just spray some clear on it, i will post up a pic..

 

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Posted: Tue Mar 27, 2007 7:45 pm 
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pictures, sorry for the crap quality.

 

 

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Posted: Tue Mar 27, 2007 8:08 pm 
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i used the plastic and vinyl paint for supercheap on my dash and door trims. work very well if you clean the panels well and use a plastic primer
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Posted: Tue Mar 27, 2007 8:11 pm 
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on the top off the doors and the dash i used black vinyl spray from supercheap. works a treat and it hasnt faded as off yet, been left in the sun ever day.. looks really well and not blotchy, even coat.

 

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Posted: Wed Mar 28, 2007 4:52 pm 
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I took a gamble and used the dye on the dash but the stuff from supercheap is a bit cheaper so i might use that for the rest. Do you need to use a particular primer and clear coat or will I get away with whatever I've already got??
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Posted: Wed Mar 28, 2007 6:22 pm 
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you dont need to prime it jsut rub it back if you want a smooth finish.

i used 180 down to 400 wet dry.

no primer,

 

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