Can I paint my new dash pad ? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

72MARIO · 03-03-2004, 02:19 PM

I bought a new dash pad if I went to a paint shop and have interior paint mixed would it last/ stick ?

Thanks

*67Fleetsidedream* · 03-03-2004, 02:22 PM

It would probably not stick. Vinyl releases fumes over many many years. Those fumes will make the paint bubble.
What you need is a vinyl dye.

Mudder · 03-03-2004, 03:09 PM

I bought some vinyl paint a few years ago (black) for my headliner. It worked great.

superfly68 · 03-03-2004, 03:31 PM

if you already have a new one why not just pick up some vinyl and rewrap it? shouldn't be hard... i know. famous last words!

cdowns · 03-03-2004, 04:10 PM

what color is the pad now and what color do you want it to be??
if you're goig from a light like saddle to a darker like black you shouldn't have any problems with the spray can vinaldye sold at most autoparts stores and also at wallyworld

Mudder · 03-03-2004, 04:11 PM

believe thats what i used..... worked great

Bill72BB · 03-03-2004, 04:57 PM

I've also used vinyl dye in a spray can , and was yery happy with the results.
I think I got it from Paddock's

**COBALT** · 03-03-2004, 05:09 PM

Check out this search from Eastwoodcompany.com:

http://www.eastwoodcompany.com/Searc...skw=Vinyl+Coat

rickh · 03-03-2004, 10:42 PM

You can also get a vinyl prep for it. Wipe with the prep, then spray with the dye. The spray dye works great. If you have any other color than black, thats were you are going to run into problems trying to match a factory color.
There are vendors selling the factory color matched dash pads brand new...
Rick H...

72MARIO · 03-04-2004, 02:24 PM

Thanks Guy's

I went to Sherwin Wiliams and had them mix up some paint and Dye. It turned out awesome.

superfly68 · 03-04-2004, 02:29 PM

dude! don't leave us hanging! what color is it and how about a pic?

72MARIO · 03-04-2004, 09:06 PM

It's Light Grey. I dont have a Digi Camera But I will post lots of pics when I get ahold of one. I still need to finish the body work and shoot the paint.

Later Mario

03-03-2004, 02:19 PM	#1
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,052	Can I paint my new dash pad ? I bought a new dash pad if I went to a paint shop and have interior paint mixed would it last/ stick ? Thanks __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD

03-03-2004, 03:31 PM	#4
superfly68 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Encinitas,CA Posts: 316	if you already have a new one why not just pick up some vinyl and rewrap it? shouldn't be hard... i know. famous last words! __________________ no longer have a ride, but still a fan!

03-03-2004, 04:10 PM	#5
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	what color is the pad now and what color do you want it to be?? if you're goig from a light like saddle to a darker like black you shouldn't have any problems with the spray can vinaldye sold at most autoparts stores and also at wallyworld __________________ 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

03-03-2004, 04:57 PM	#7
Bill72BB Thats the Hillbilly way Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Torrance,Ca Posts: 5,980	I've also used vinyl dye in a spray can , and was yery happy with the results. I think I got it from Paddock's __________________ BILL Torrance Calif 90504 Member DUF Club Member Old Farts Club 72 3/4ton Custom Camper BB402/400 trans Dynomax Cerama-coat headers , Hei distributor ,Edelbrock 1411 air,ps,pb,leafsprings ,98 chevy 60/40 seat,S10 shoulder belts tilt,3.54 Dana 60 rear. 16" Eagle wheels with LT265/75 16 tires,Gaylord Lid,H4 headlights with 100W relay conversion. " If I knew I was going to live this long I would have taken better care of myself " Marriage changes passion...suddenly you're in bed with a relative. A GUY'S PRAYER.... Lord, I pray for a nympho with huge boobs who owns a liquor store and likes to fish and hunt and has a Harley .Amen ,

03-03-2004, 05:09 PM	#8
COBALT Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Seattle, WA, USA Posts: 5,817	Check out this search from Eastwoodcompany.com: http://www.eastwoodcompany.com/Searc...skw=Vinyl+Coat __________________ '69 3/4 ton C20 2wd-350ci/TH400 '69 3/4 ton Custom 20 2wd-350ci/4sp Manual '99 2wd 5.7 Chevy Tahoe Seattle, WA.

03-03-2004, 02:22 PM	#2
67Fleetsidedream Wiseass secured himself a BAN Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: MOON!!! Posts: 2,282	It would probably not stick. Vinyl releases fumes over many many years. Those fumes will make the paint bubble. What you need is a vinyl dye.

03-03-2004, 03:09 PM	#3
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	I bought some vinyl paint a few years ago (black) for my headliner. It worked great.

03-03-2004, 04:11 PM	#6
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	believe thats what i used..... worked great

03-03-2004, 10:42 PM	#9
rickh Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Bellevue Nebraska USA Posts: 74	You can also get a vinyl prep for it. Wipe with the prep, then spray with the dye. The spray dye works great. If you have any other color than black, thats were you are going to run into problems trying to match a factory color. There are vendors selling the factory color matched dash pads brand new... Rick H... __________________ Rick H.... 69 C10-CST Wood bed floor full power 70 SWB 425hp HOTROD! Full power 71 C20 Camper Special 402 full power, factory dual tanks with gauge switch. FOR SALE!

03-04-2004, 02:24 PM	#10
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,052	Thanks Guy's I went to Sherwin Wiliams and had them mix up some paint and Dye. It turned out awesome. __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD

03-04-2004, 02:29 PM	#11
superfly68 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Encinitas,CA Posts: 316	dude! don't leave us hanging! what color is it and how about a pic? __________________ no longer have a ride, but still a fan!

03-04-2004, 09:06 PM	#12
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,052	It's Light Grey. I dont have a Digi Camera But I will post lots of pics when I get ahold of one. I still need to finish the body work and shoot the paint. Later Mario __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD



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