montemason Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 i just recently purchased front bucket seats and also rear seat, used of course, they are in good shape but they are green and the rest of my interior is black. i was wondering if anybody ever used that fabric and vinyl paint? how good did it work? any fade issues or problems? seems cheaper than reupholstering them but not if i have to do it every year for the rest of my life lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cny first gen 71 Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 Never used fabric dye but have used the paint for vinyl/plastic, SEM is a good one to use. I did a dash pad that was green and painted it with black and came out great. Make sure you clean everything real good first. I did it about 3 years age and still looks as good as it didn then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montemason Posted January 31, 2016 Author Share Posted January 31, 2016 well that's encouraging thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigtankjones Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 I have used the Dupla Color vinyl trim paint on my head rests and Sun visors door panel arm rests. So far it has held up. Painted these around 2008. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72-CLASSIC_RIDE Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 Never used Fabric Paint before but have used the Interior Vinyl paint.  The paints suggested work very well (directions followed) when reconditioning but on vinyl seats where you will be sliding into and out of over time will show wear spots and probably original color eventually showing through in those locations.  Again, not sure how a cloth fabric seat would react.  Preparation is the key for getting the best bond.   Doug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leghome Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 Dyeing the interior will do OK but it will eventually wear off. My previous trim panels were dyed black and when I redid my interior last year they were showing the brown in many place's. I have used the SEM products with some very good luck and recommend them highly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monte70car Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 I have used the fabric and vinyl paint on a seat of green seats. Only issue is the paint has come off in some areas and when you touch up the areas the paint don't match. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montemason Posted February 1, 2016 Author Share Posted February 1, 2016 thanks for the tips...gonna give it a try and i suppose if i don't like it i can always re-cover them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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