I am planning on changing the color of my interior from grey to black. I have new carpet and headliner already. I got new seats that are grey vinyl. I have heard that there is a die that is used to change the color of vinyl and plastic interior pieces. Has any body ever tried this? How well does it work, what is involved, where do you buy it etc. etc.

I guess My main concern is the vinyl. I am going to use the krylon fusion on all the plastic. Its the vinyl dies that I am interested in.

 

There is supposed to be some new paint that works on plastics better then just regular type spray paint but I cant remember who makes it. Dye works ok but it can scratch off somewhat easy from what I have tried.

 

Krylon Fusion is supposed to be excellent for plastic, it's supposed to molecularly bond to the plastic. However, there is no grey. There are 16 different colors available, and black is the only one that belongs in an interior. The paint was designed with stuff like patio chairs and childrens play toys in mind, hence the assortment of whites, green, blues, pinks, reds, but no greys. it just happens that the paint also works very well on interior plastic.

 

I've heard it both ways. I personally used Fusion on some plastics in my engine bay (before I discovered how awesome Black Magic is), and it worked very well. Many members on the board however, insist that it is ****.

One thing that I have yet to try, that I think may work, is to buy Fusion in white, or light grey, and use it as a primer, then cover it with your desired regular duplicolor paint. I'm just not sure if the two paints are molecularly compatible. i.e. will the duplicolor stick. If anyone tries this, lemme know how it comes out.

Mathius

 

the dies will prob fade sooner or later and u will always have to touch it up.

 

vinyl dye is use by all the major auto makes of today. it can be mixed by a good paint company. I use finish master in my area. works great and does not rub or fade that easy.

 

heh, i just used a can of white krylon then a can of clear coat.....worked perfect, doesnt rub off or scratch off....i may have just lucked out though.....