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2nd Gen Blue Interior

Old Mar 3, 2003 | 06:00 PM
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2nd Gen Blue Interior

Anyone here have a 2nd Gen with a BLUE interior? I do. I've been sampling various vinyl dyes (paint) to get a match and have come across something REALLY close. Plastikote Viynl Paint #427 Slate Blue. Just thought I'd share...
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Old Mar 3, 2003 | 06:11 PM
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Sounds good.
I have a few scrapes in the back cargo area on those removable doors I'd like to touch up, and parts of the sides.

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Old Mar 3, 2003 | 07:09 PM
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The match is not exact, but really close. I'd recommend spraying the whole panel if possible. If you just hit a few areas, you'll be able to tell. If you can feather it out a bit, that should work too.
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Old Mar 3, 2003 | 07:14 PM
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Corey.. I would not paint them if I were you... In the cargo area, it will never last. Way too much stuff goes in there...

It is good for some dash pieces and seat sides and pillar trim and the like (maybe even consoles.. ) But door panels, and cargo areas are going to get killed
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Old Mar 3, 2003 | 07:19 PM
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SEM Plastic prep enables some incredible adhesion. I did a small sample and tried to scrathc it with my fingernail (hard) and no marks. It took some real deliberate scraping to make any marks. I used the SEM version in a Celica that I had on almost all of the interior panels - including the doors. It held up like a champ!!
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Old Mar 3, 2003 | 07:22 PM
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11 years an an ASE certified auto body tech ... Trust me.
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Old Mar 4, 2003 | 04:12 AM
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Originally posted by Firefyter-Emt
11 years an an ASE certified auto body tech ... Trust me.
14 years of experience with vinyl paint and customizing auto interiors - proper prep = good results. Nothing is better than a factory color-through plastic. Scrapes and scratches can usually be lessened with the careful use of a heat gun.
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