Pitviper100

I just stripped an interior out of an 88 mustang 4-banger to put in my 86 mustang 5.0 GT. I nly wanted from door panals back and i know it will fit perfectly BUT i ant to kno how to go abouts painting or dying it black whats the best possible way to go and if paintingg or dying what products andstep procedure should i do? thanks for your help

Pitviper100

can anyone help?

XxMustangBabyxX

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Use <U>Topper</U> its dyes it so u wont have to worry about it peeling or fading!! go to a paint store thats the only place that has it . . .so put 3 coats on it and ur done!</P>


ill have pic of the before and after pic of the dye change. . when my mustang comes back form being painted!(2 weeks)</P>


and yes i know about the pony rims. . i just have to wait for my car to get back and see! sorry i havent talked to u in 5 days i have been at work!<IMG src=smileys/smiley17.gif border="0"></P>

Pitviper100

Thanks and ya get to me whenever you can get on lol i thought you forgot about me.... so its cool. And yea those before and after pics would be great. And how much did this topper stuff cost and how much should i buy you think?

XxMustangBabyxX

It cost about 25.00 a can and i think u should use to cans for the whole int. but if ur only doing something small one!

Pitviper100

so all i do is buy the cans and apply it? i dont havta do any preperation to it or anything just go to a apnt store and buy " topper"?? and also do you have a new instant messanger account? i never see you on

XxMustangBabyxX

ok before u paint it all u do is clean the surface with fantsic greas re-mover!and then spay that greas re-mover andthen wipe it off really good witha towel and the start to piant it. . . put about 3 coats for it to look good! and when all 3 coats are dry put some armoral on it and then ur done!</P>


and i dont have another IM im just busy and dont have time!</P>

ess178

<FONT size=1>I have always used VHT vinyl dye wich is a cheap brand but always seems to have a good effect. I'm going to look into this other brand to see if it better for some of the work I do. Just wanted to share my prep techniques for you guys if you want it, it has always worked well for me:</FONT></P>


<FONT size=1>Do not attempt to do this process with parts installed.</FONT></P>


<FONT size=1>Scrup parts with dish spunge and dish detergent (over and over) then rinse clean</FONT></P>


<FONT size=1>Wipe down all surfaces to be painted with mineral spirits (no not use paint thinner,acetone ect) The mineral spirits cleans well, lightly softens the plastic, and then evaporates in minutes.</FONT></P>


<FONT size=1>Once dry tape off areas you dont want painted (only applies if dash is being painted 2 tone)</FONT></P>


<FONT size=1>Clean spray can and spray it at something else atleast once</FONT></P>


<FONT size=1>spray entire surface very lightly but everywhere. (this has just helped the die stick to the plastic as it was softened by the mineral spirits)</FONT></P>


<FONT size=1>Let that dry. </FONT></P>


<FONT size=1>One more mildly light coat</FONT></P>


<FONT size=1>Let that dry.</FONT></P>


<FONT size=1>One more good coat should finish this off. Do not rush coats!</FONT></P>


<FONT size=1>The VHT dye that I use drys hard, almost feels like plastic and is similar to a factory job that will last a long time.</FONT></P>


<FONT size=1>After dye is completely dry (like 1 day) Wash the panel with dish soap and spungeagain and rinse really well or you will leave spots. This dye will leave some "overspray" that will wash right off. All of the dye that attached itself to the plastic\vinyl will stay.</FONT></P>


<FONT size=1>I have always purchased the VHT line from B&amp;B performance in CT but I am pretty sure that JCWhitney sells it also.</FONT></P>


<FONT size=1>(oh yeah another bit of learned experience..If you ever get stuck doing this sort of operation outside and a large bug flies into the wet dye, good luck)</FONT></P>