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Sep 30, 2002 | 12:00 PM

Aviator857

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From: North East GA

Car: 1989 Firebird

Engine: 5.7 LS1

Transmission: T56

Panel Dye

Has anyone dyed there panels? I was wondering if its easy to scratch? Mine is faded enough that I would like to dye them the same color.

Sep 30, 2002 | 12:04 PM

FyreLance

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From: Huber Heights, OH

Car: 00 TA, 91 Formula, 89 RS

Engine: LS1 / 305 / 2.8, respectively

Transmission: T-56 / auto / auto

Panels as in....

Heater vents, or...?

Oct 3, 2002 | 10:03 AM

Aviator857

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From: North East GA

Car: 1989 Firebird

Engine: 5.7 LS1

Transmission: T56

Panles as in all the plastic around the hatch, and back seat, etc, all the Panles

Oct 3, 2002 | 11:44 AM

Saywhut

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From: Columbia, SC

I've tried several kinds of vinyl dye, or paint, and several different "prep" products. None have been 100% satisfactory, the dash itself and console hold paint well, the softer plastic side & rear panels don't.

Oct 4, 2002 | 02:08 PM

Skatepunk60

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From: Smithfield RI

Car: Hardtop 84' z/95' Cheyenne

Engine: 305 H.O./4.3L

Transmission: 5-speed manual/Auto

i tryed to paint my rear hatch panels .. they were orange before i painted them black ...... well putting the panels in big chunks of paint started to come off if you touch it , it peels off.