Restoring Vinyl Color Project

[M_MINCEY]

I just wanted to share one of several projects I have in mind for my 2002 Chinook Destiny. The original owner may have used some type of chemical on the vinyl covers for the interior doors, dog house, cab steps & dashboard. Cleaning did not help, restore formulas did not work for me either. I used a product called Dupli-Color Paint - Vinyl and Fabric. I tested it today with one application so far (see photos) does anyone have any draw backs to using this product? I would like to hear from anyone. Thanking You In Advance!

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[M_MINCEY]

I'm not sure why the rest of my photos were not upload. I'll try the remaining image again, forgive me if this was done in error.

[HoosierB]

I have used Vinyl Spray Paints on several vehicle interior restorations in the past with satisfactory results. My only advice is to follow the directions for your application and most importantly... do the proper surface preparation (lightly scuffing the surfaces, deep clean, etc.).
I would also recommend a few final coats of Dupli-Color Clear (satin) for protection of the newly painted surfaces.
A recent touch up of my lower dash panel and the center console/cupholder using Dupli-Color came out perfect. The Ford OEM "grey" color match was dead on.
Good luck!

[Blue~Go]

The before and after are so satisfying - looks fantastic now!

One note: It looks like you are masking off and doing them in place. Maybe the Chev is different, but on Fords those basically just pop right out (basically meaning the Ford clips which are easy, and occasionally a few Robertson screws Chinook threw in for good measure). Then you could do them on the workbench or wherever.

Hoosier: Good to know the Ford paint is a match for future reference.

[Flame]

HoosierB is spot on about the product. I have restored many classic show cars that I have sold to people as far away as Australia. I have used the paint with great success but REMOVE ALL OIL AND CLEAN before you start. I have used upholstery paint on cloth fabric also. I actually covered a purple seat with gray paint and it looked great. Only thing I have noticed on it was after a couple years of sliding in and out of that hot rod the purple was trying to come back through. The solution?? Another light coat of gray and it was like new again.ALWAYS spend the extra money for the premium paint!! It is worth every penny. Note: Blue, now you know why I want everything perfect on my 98 concourse! Ha

[Blue~Go]

Note: Blue, now you know why I want everything perfect on my 98 concourse! Ha

Oh I hear you. Anyone else have a dad that said "Good enough.... isn't."

(Maybe that would have annoyed some people and made them go the opposite way - but it made sense to me. We all know "a job worth doing is worth doing right." Heh heh.)

Of course sometimes it's right to just do something that will work and try it out. That would be called a "mock up" (how you get around the above philosophies). Flame: Maybe you can use this info from time to time

[Flame]

Ha, Blue, believe me...I've got my "tricks" of the trade especially when parts just aren't available for these old cars!! That fabric paint was one of them!!

[M_MINCEY]

Thank you everyone for your feedback, it was great to hear that at least I was on the right track. I also tried the gray on the cab front rugs where it had faded over time it came out very nice. I'll give the satin a try for protection, I'll share some photos when this project is completed. Once again thank you everyone for your support.

[chin_k]

The Dupli vinyl paint will work on the dog house, correct? I got mine from as parts from junk yard, and it is less than mint condition.

[Flame]

If the doghouse is vinyl or plastic it should work just fine. Might recommend cleaning with alcohol first but make sure and let the alcohol dry very well before paint. Maybe test on a inconspicuous spot first. I might suggest "practicing " a little bit on some piece of old vinyl laying around to get the feel of the spray and how it covers. Doghouses don't lay flat so be careful of runs. Practice spraying on a upright piece to watch for runs. Just some helpful hints. Good luck. Let us know how it turns out.