Dying My EF Interior
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Dying My EF Interior
Ok here is a from start to finish of dying my blue interior to black..
1. This is where i started to take the parts out
2.Here's a back shot of the car
3.Side shot
4.Dash and carpet out finally
5.Ok here are the materials i used
-transtar degreaser
-sem dye
-320 sand paper
-tack rag
6.Ok here is my daughter helpin with the carpet switch from blue to black
7.The side door plates had to due to get the carpet in
8.Ok got the carpet and everything in
**note im not doing the doors until i make sure the dye does not chip or scratch off the other parts first
9.close up
10.and the car which will be painted a secret red and already got the rims and suspension...
ok hope this helps some ppl out...
**another note
this took about 2 full days to do and was a HUGE pain in the ***!!!
1. This is where i started to take the parts out
2.Here's a back shot of the car
3.Side shot
4.Dash and carpet out finally
5.Ok here are the materials i used
-transtar degreaser
-sem dye
-320 sand paper
-tack rag
6.Ok here is my daughter helpin with the carpet switch from blue to black
7.The side door plates had to due to get the carpet in
8.Ok got the carpet and everything in
**note im not doing the doors until i make sure the dye does not chip or scratch off the other parts first
9.close up
10.and the car which will be painted a secret red and already got the rims and suspension...
ok hope this helps some ppl out...
**another note
this took about 2 full days to do and was a HUGE pain in the ***!!!
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Re: (iBear)
I have done the following method 2 years back.Let me just tell you that that I NEVER had a issue with Chipping,Fading,Cracking or any sort of problem. I even use to spray armor all everytime I use to detail my car.Sem product are A+++ stuff I would recommend them for trim paint,interior dyes,custom pearls,etc.Sem is the S**T 
.Looks good dude I believe Landau black correct????
.Looks good dude I believe Landau black correct????
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Re: (blue2000em1)
yeah i got new black carpet and floor mats but dyed everything else...
some of the parts would scratch off if i touched them but that was only the same day..
how long does it need to fully cure to the plastics??
some of the parts would scratch off if i touched them but that was only the same day..
how long does it need to fully cure to the plastics??
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Re: (PhantomEG)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by PhantomEG »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
how long does it need to fully cure to the plastics??</TD></TR></TABLE>
24 hours @ 70 degrees F according to the Data Sheet
http://www.sem.ws/tech_sheet/CC%20TDS.pdf
how long does it need to fully cure to the plastics??</TD></TR></TABLE>
24 hours @ 70 degrees F according to the Data Sheet
http://www.sem.ws/tech_sheet/CC%20TDS.pdf
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Re: (ef9_b20)
i detail for a dealership and we use SEM products to dye interiors.....if u prepped it right i guarantee it wont chip...we use it mostly on dirty carpet and leather seats...saves the company a **** load of money and makes it look brand new.
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Re: (iBear)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by iBear »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">How does it hold on the dash? I'm really interested in this since it looks so damn good.</TD></TR></TABLE>
never had any probs on dash yo
never had any probs on dash yo
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Re: (Leo C)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Leo C »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Next time use adhesion promoter and scuff with a red scotchbrite pad, for better results </TD></TR></TABLE>
well i decided to go with 320 grit to scuff it up...kinda the same as scuff pad..
</TD></TR></TABLE>well i decided to go with 320 grit to scuff it up...kinda the same as scuff pad..
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Re: (Jmunk)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Jmunk »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Is that the gloss or flat black ? Also I have read that your not suspose to use armorall or anything like that. Any issues with cleaning it ? As long as its durable I may have to do this. </TD></TR></TABLE>
Armorall is crap. Wipe your dash etc off with a damp rag. Every coupla months I use some 303 aerospace protectant and buff out the shininess and excess residue with a dry microfiber. Meguiar's vinyl cleaner or w/e is also good stuff.
Armorall is crap. Wipe your dash etc off with a damp rag. Every coupla months I use some 303 aerospace protectant and buff out the shininess and excess residue with a dry microfiber. Meguiar's vinyl cleaner or w/e is also good stuff.
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Prepping determines how well it sticks. SEM paint sticks very well to vinyl, on plastic it still has a chance of paint scratching off but no paint chipping off. tried it in my car and it holds up real well, best interior paint out there IMO.