Question about Dyeing/Painting interior trim

[beaterC10]

I need to replace a few pieces of the tan plastic and metal headliner trim in my GMC. I have replacement parts from a marroon interior equipped truck. Can I use the same dye on the the plastic and metal parts? Will there be any issues covering a darker color with a lighter color?

[87 STEPPER]

I would think that it will be a darker tan color than your original panels.

If you dye them dont be cheep buy a high quality dye and also get the primer or you will be doing it all over and spending twice as much on the job.

Years ago i dyed the complete interior in my '79 Elcamino i went from a light blue to black and i got the dye and primer from Eastwood co. it was a little peicey but it turned out really good well worth the price and it never pealed or flaked off when i owned it.

[Jonboy]

Yeah, you can use the same dye. You will want to use a metal primer on the metal parts if they are chipped up pretty bad, but that is the only difference. Just make sure they are clean, and use the good dye.

[bigblock73]

You can use the same dye...I suggest SEM brand.

For more info, check out Kens article.

http://www.73-87.com/7387garage/interior/vinyl_dye.htm

[beaterC10]

Thanks for the input

[82 Silverado 4X]

Did mine with SEM a couple months ago. I used SEM Prep Solvent to wipe them down after a good cleaning and Bulldog Adhesion Promoter on everything. I went from beige to black. So far no chipping or scratch throughs and this is a daily driver.

[swervin ervin]

I did mine with the SEM from Eastwoods too. I highly recommend it.