See all of that red, how do I get rid of it? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

-sean- · 08-26-2011, 02:06 AM

In the pics below you will notice a non-factory red colored interior. Ever since I bought my truck I have wanted it to have a black and red interior, not red on "sorta red". Well it turns out that most of what I want to be black actually is, well was anyway. The visors, clips, dash pad, and arm rest are all OEM and in great shape with the small exception that the PO painted them red. The paint scrapes off with a little effort using my finger nail.
I would like to try to restore these parts, does anyone have a suggestion on how to properly remove the paint?

67chevy1series · 08-26-2011, 02:15 AM

black carpet, seat and glove box door done like a 67 would add black and would look cool still.

-sean- · 08-26-2011, 02:21 AM

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Originally Posted by 67chevy1series

black carpet, seat and glove box door done like a 67 would add black and would look cool still.

The carpet in getting replaced with a rubber mat and the seat is getting re-covered. Also, the covering on the door panels is being removed. It's the same material as the seat and it is bad. Looks ok in pics but it is really crappy stuff.

**screaminchevypickup** · 08-26-2011, 05:39 AM

I had a painted dash one time, and I used a power washer and it took the paint off with ease..
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**special-K** · 08-26-2011, 06:40 AM

Paint stripper should pull it all off. Not sure if it will take care of the stitched area,but what do you have to lose?

Redleg · 08-26-2011, 08:38 AM

black seat, black floor and black door panels can go a LONG way to breaking up that red to make it liveable....

bmfm64 · 08-26-2011, 09:01 AM

wipe it with some thinner?

kcsa75 · 08-26-2011, 09:40 AM

Not saying it can't be done, but trying to remove paint is going to be a PIA. My suggestion would be to replace or refinish everything. All of these items are usually available on the parts board if you want to go that route. If you want to keep what you have, you can get vinyl dye in a rattle can that will do a good job and since you're going to black should have no problem with coverage.

Follow this link and scroll down a little. There is a good explanation of how a guy refinished his door panels. The procedure would be the same for your other parts.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...401176&page=56

Good luck.

QKENUF4U · 08-26-2011, 11:34 AM

soda blast the paint off ?? http://www.aircooledtech.com/tools-o.../soda_blaster/

brad_man_72 · 08-26-2011, 11:47 AM

I know scale model guy use castrol? Purple power to tak paint off of plastic models. May be safe for the vynle underneath the paint. Worth a try.

cdowns · 08-26-2011, 12:28 PM

i'd start by removing the items fist// i'd try with a stiff bristle brush and a concentrated solution of spicnspan to see if that had any affect//next i'd try wiping with laquer thinner

-sean- · 08-26-2011, 05:02 PM

Lots of good ideas, thanks guys!
I think I will just remove the parts and start throwing some of the ideas at them and see what happens. Like Special-K said, "what do you have to loose". The parts are pretty much worthless in their current state so if they don't survive the paint removal it's not that big of a deal. That being said, it would be nice to save a couple hundred bucks if the parts do come out ok so I can replace that hideous steering wheel!

08-26-2011, 02:06 AM	#1
-sean- Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 484	See all of that red, how do I get rid of it? In the pics below you will notice a non-factory red colored interior. Ever since I bought my truck I have wanted it to have a black and red interior, not red on "sorta red". Well it turns out that most of what I want to be black actually is, well was anyway. The visors, clips, dash pad, and arm rest are all OEM and in great shape with the small exception that the PO painted them red. The paint scrapes off with a little effort using my finger nail. I would like to try to restore these parts, does anyone have a suggestion on how to properly remove the paint? Attached Images

08-26-2011, 02:15 AM	#2
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: See all of that red, how do I get rid of it? black carpet, seat and glove box door done like a 67 would add black and would look cool still.

08-26-2011, 05:39 AM	#4
screaminchevypickup Laid Back Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: mcloud ok Posts: 2,658	Re: See all of that red, how do I get rid of it? I had a painted dash one time, and I used a power washer and it took the paint off with ease.. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 72 chevy swb Direct dealers for.. Vintage Air, Porterbuilt, Billet Specialties,Budnik wheels ,eddie motorsports, raceline wheels, intro wheels, Dakota Digital, precision, unisteer, Trimparts, and many many more... Laid Back Recreations.. Full restoration shop and full paint and body.. Kyle http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=574629

08-26-2011, 06:40 AM	#5
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: See all of that red, how do I get rid of it? Paint stripper should pull it all off. Not sure if it will take care of the stitched area,but what do you have to lose? __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

08-26-2011, 09:01 AM	#7
bmfm64 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Covington, Wa Posts: 5,240	Re: See all of that red, how do I get rid of it? wipe it with some thinner?

08-26-2011, 09:40 AM	#8
kcsa75 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Kansas City Posts: 3,590	Re: See all of that red, how do I get rid of it? Not saying it can't be done, but trying to remove paint is going to be a PIA. My suggestion would be to replace or refinish everything. All of these items are usually available on the parts board if you want to go that route. If you want to keep what you have, you can get vinyl dye in a rattle can that will do a good job and since you're going to black should have no problem with coverage. Follow this link and scroll down a little. There is a good explanation of how a guy refinished his door panels. The procedure would be the same for your other parts. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...401176&page=56 Good luck. __________________ Willie Swamp Angel Truckers '72 C10 Highlander *People who blindly follow a GPS end up on television programs on The Weather Channel. Some survive, some don't.*

08-26-2011, 11:34 AM	#9
QKENUF4U Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: SUNNY WARM BIKE RIDING COTTONWOOD ARIZONA Posts: 2,097	Re: See all of that red, how do I get rid of it? soda blast the paint off ?? http://www.aircooledtech.com/tools-o.../soda_blaster/

08-26-2011, 11:47 AM	#10
brad_man_72 the boat guy Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: springfield mo Posts: 2,339	Re: See all of that red, how do I get rid of it? I know scale model guy use castrol? Purple power to tak paint off of plastic models. May be safe for the vynle underneath the paint. Worth a try. __________________ 67, swb, fleet, tach, throttle, 5.3, 4l60e, 3.73's, fuel cell, 5 lug, p.d.b., 4-6 drop. great little truck 66, stevens drag/ski 18' silouette, 350, 2.02 doublehump heads. comp extreme marine 278 cam, vette 7 fin valve covers, old polished edelbrock intake, velvetdrive, casale v-drive, adj cavitation plate. 28, model a rpu project,

08-26-2011, 12:28 PM	#11
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: See all of that red, how do I get rid of it? i'd start by removing the items fist// i'd try with a stiff bristle brush and a concentrated solution of spicnspan to see if that had any affect//next i'd try wiping with laquer thinner __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

08-26-2011, 05:02 PM	#12
-sean- Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 484	Re: See all of that red, how do I get rid of it? Lots of good ideas, thanks guys! I think I will just remove the parts and start throwing some of the ideas at them and see what happens. Like Special-K said, "what do you have to loose". The parts are pretty much worthless in their current state so if they don't survive the paint removal it's not that big of a deal. That being said, it would be nice to save a couple hundred bucks if the parts do come out ok so I can replace that hideous steering wheel!



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