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69CST4x4SWB · 09-22-2010, 12:28 AM

Okay, I'm lookin' for some pointers on the best way to change my door panel/arm rest and sun visor colors to black. I believe the door panels a a type of plastic and the arm rests and sun visors are vinyl or leather. Thanks!

wzuke · 09-22-2010, 12:55 AM

Spray them with interior dye available at most auto stores. Over a period of time (2-3 years), some wear shows in high contact areas. No problem, just touch them up by re-spraying.

**71blksuper4x4** · 09-22-2010, 01:23 AM

I recommend before dyeing them, become a subscribing member and post a WTT ad for some black door panels and arm rests. The 72' parchment color doors are prone for becoming chalky and are getting harder to find in great shape. You should be able to find someone with nice black door panels to trade with and both parties would be very happy. You can get good results with dyeing with products like SEM or PPG, but from what I can tell, your truck looks pretty original, and you might as well get the black door panels you crave, and help out someone wanting parchment (off white). Trevor

barryvanhook · 09-22-2010, 01:58 AM

I used SEM on a console I restored, and I also used it on a set of arm rests. The console was originally blue, and the arm rests were black .... I turned them tan-ish .... they came out great. One key is to prep the surface per directions. But the comment about saving those nice panels for someone else has merit.

Barry

69CST4x4SWB · 09-22-2010, 03:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 71blksuper4x4

The 72' parchment color doors are prone for becoming chalky and are getting harder to find in great shape. Trevor

Mine are starting to look that way a bit. That is why I was wanting to go black as a cover-up for now. Thanks for your response! Mark

scrapmetalart · 09-22-2010, 04:18 PM

the key to dying is to make sure they are VERY clean!

09-22-2010, 12:28 AM	#1
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09-22-2010, 12:55 AM	#2
wzuke Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Marion, IL Posts: 112	Re: How to change door panel color??? Spray them with interior dye available at most auto stores. Over a period of time (2-3 years), some wear shows in high contact areas. No problem, just touch them up by re-spraying.

09-22-2010, 01:23 AM	#3
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,155	Re: How to change door panel color??? I recommend before dyeing them, become a subscribing member and post a WTT ad for some black door panels and arm rests. The 72' parchment color doors are prone for becoming chalky and are getting harder to find in great shape. You should be able to find someone with nice black door panels to trade with and both parties would be very happy. You can get good results with dyeing with products like SEM or PPG, but from what I can tell, your truck looks pretty original, and you might as well get the black door panels you crave, and help out someone wanting parchment (off white). Trevor __________________ TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks) 1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned) 1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank 1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205) 1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach) :2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever

09-22-2010, 01:58 AM	#4
barryvanhook Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 148	Re: How to change door panel color??? I used SEM on a console I restored, and I also used it on a set of arm rests. The console was originally blue, and the arm rests were black .... I turned them tan-ish .... they came out great. One key is to prep the surface per directions. But the comment about saving those nice panels for someone else has merit. Barry __________________ Barry L. Van Hook '69 Chevy Frankentruck

09-22-2010, 04:18 PM	#6
scrapmetalart Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: DAYTON Posts: 505	Re: How to change door panel color??? the key to dying is to make sure they are VERY clean! __________________ frontstreetcycle on Instagram

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