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Old 12-23-2001, 10:29 PM   #1
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Dye or paint door panels?????

Can anyone tell me is it possible to dye or paint door panels. My door panels are 1989 GTA and are tan. I have changed my interrior to black and can not find Black door panels with the molded in arms.I have the flat style black with a cup holder but don't really like them. Is there anything I should clean them with before spraying them? thanks
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I would clean them first, and dye them with Rit dye. You can get that dye really cheap at wal mart, costs about 1.50.
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These panels are vinyl and cloth.Will that dye work on Vinyl?????
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Let me know how it turns out. I'm interested as well.

Previous people have said to rough the plastic with some sandpaper and then throuroughly wash it. Then use a plastic adhesive aid and then spray. Do a search on painting interior panels.

When you get done I would appreciate any info you may gain.
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I've heard that if you use Rit Dye on fabric, you should use a salt water solution afterwards to set the dye. Don't know for sure if that is true or not, but you might want to ask at a fabric shop. If the Rit Dye doesn't work on the vinyl, get some vinyl dye in a spray bomb and use that. SEM brand works great (available at automotive paint stores).

How would you apply the Rit Dye? Via a squirt bottle? Can't see you putting your panels into your washing machine.

Maybe better to buy good black ones and sell your tan ones on eBay?
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i just painted mine gray worked fine jus make sure to clean off any oily stuff
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What did you paint them with????
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i dont know the exact name of the paint cuz my dad was the one who did it and he owns a body shop but its the same as normal car paint we use dupont and you have to add a additive to the paint so it will let the paint flex a little bit ask your local paint shop they can probably help you out w/the right additive you jus need to pick the color or find a color code from another camaro
if you give me a week or so il get a full list of materials for you from dupont
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