Best Prep For Paint/dye Vinyl Panels?

[buffalob]

I know I recently read a write up for prepping the interior panels for re-dying for the life of me I can't find it now.

I have light grey interior panels, dash,door panels, center console that I want to re-dye in OEM agate. What is the consensus on the best prep method please.

I seem to remember reading that a serious cleaning followed by a good scrub with 320 grit. and final wipe down with alcohol was reccomended.

I have 6 cans of vinyl die in chrysler agate (I think the mfg is SEM? I am at work and the cans are at home). I know that with any paint etc, the key to doing a good job is all in the prep,

So your best reccomendations would be greatly appreciated.

Many thanks.....

 

Bob in Denver

[Backdraft]

Hey Bob, was that the explanation I gave to Ryan on my build thread that you read?

[Backdraft]

 

The Mopar paint has held up great. It still has the same shade with no fading. Granted, its only been in there for a little over a year and a half. I prepped the panels by washing them down with soap and water to get them cleaned up. After that I sanded them down with 320 grit sandpaper to get them scuffed up. After sanding them, I washed them one more time to get the dust off them, then blew them dry with an air hose. Wiped them down with mineral spirits then went over them with a tack cloth and finally shot them with the paint. As for the cost. Well, I wasn't pleased at all. They are 5 oz cans and ran somewhere in the neighborhood of $13 per can. Fortunately each panel I painted in the truck got 3-4 coats from one can. I grumbled when I bought them just because I'm pretty cheap. But after I finished, I was pleased I spent the money.

[buffalob]

yes it was... many thanks for the info (and your quick response).

Man I love this website...... (and your truck btw)

[Backdraft]

Not a problem.

 

And thanks dude :thumbsup: