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Old Jan 17, 2011 | 07:35 AM
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Sharpie pen on interior

Has anyone used a Sharpie on their black interior pieces? I bought some SEM paint but was worried about overspray and then thought a big sharpie might work.

Wasn't sure if it would fade or if it would looked "colored in".
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Old Jan 17, 2011 | 07:38 AM
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the sharpie might look colored in as well as might look purple and not black. Not to mention rub off. <--- insert lewd comment here. lol.
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Old Jan 17, 2011 | 07:45 AM
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Rmally, Sharpie might not be a good idea. I have been using a black dye on my interior with great success. Its called "Forever Black" ..I bought it from Amazon:

http://www.amazon.com/Forever-Black-.../dp/B000FOIJXQ

I used it to restore the black panel / bezel around the radio and it looks brand new! Its also great to restore black plastic on side view mirror , but it eventually wears off once it rains or there is sun damage. But its great for interior.

I have been looking to find something similar for my grey interior which would be great!!!
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Old Jan 17, 2011 | 07:56 AM
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hgill and xxxtreme22r,

Thanks for the tips, I may order some today. The radio bezel area is the piece I'm trying to "restore" so that may be exactly what I need.

I also have grey interior, so if you ever find a product for that let me know.

Thanks,
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Old Jan 17, 2011 | 08:24 AM
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Remove and spray paint it with vinyl/plastic spray paint found at local auto parts. Done.

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Old Jan 17, 2011 | 08:27 AM
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You might also try some black shoe dye (not polish) from the local grocery or drug store.

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