The '00 GT that I'm thinking about getting has a fugly tan leather interior that looks like it was designed in the '80s. I'm thinking about getting the seats and carpet re-upholstered, but what about the dash? Are there any companies that sell custom Mustang dashes? Would a body/paint shop be able to paint the interior -- everything, not just the plastic parts? Anyone done this before?

 

same here, i want to do it. i just dont wanna fug things up. im sure if you go to a shop they will help you out

 

this is almost exactly what i want to do... everything that is white in this guys car i want red in mine! what kind of paint did he use? http://www.cardomain.com/ride/766656/2

 

5.0 restore and some auto parts stores sell a "vinyl paint" its used to paint well vinyl...lol

 

thanks moo, i just wanted to make sure i was gonna get the right stuff lol... so should i just give everything a light sand and just give it some coats?

 

I have the same interior only worse! The previous owner embroidered the headrests with his nickname. What's worse is he reupholstered the interior in White and tan. I found some kits on www.resto50.com and also from www.dallasmustang.com if you want to DIY. Good luck.

 

I recently painted the majority of my tan interior black.

Here are some tips to painting:

Products: Get some primer, paint, and 800-1000 grit sandpaper

Steps:

1. Put on a few light layers of primer holding the spray can completely vertical and about a foot and a half away from the part. You don't need a lot of layers of primer, just a few to cover the part. The primer acts as a glue with your topcoat.

2. Let the primer cure, usually you are supposed to let it cure for 24 hrs, but it really doesn't matter. Just let it dry for about 30 mins.

3. Take some of the 800-1000 grit sand paper, and lightly sand the primer to get it all nice and smooth. If you are soft, the sand paper won't remove the paint, just the bumps.

4. Now take your top coat and do exactly as you did with the primer. Nice LIGHT coats, NOT HEAVY! If you do them too heavy, it will run and look terrible. Do a lot of light coats letting the part dry in between coats. Sand the paint periodically, and keep adding coats until you are pleased with the results.

GOOD LUCK!