interior paint

Gregor185 · Mar 2, 2011

i just got my new center console and it was supposed to be black but it looks more like dark charcoal...when i get it home i gotta set it in the car to see. but anyway if i do have to paint it black to match my interior what do i use??

97 Hitman V6 · Mar 2, 2011

Um i used flat black the rattle can doller 1 from walmart. if u go with the shiney black itll start to crack where u didnt clean real good. if u want shiney use flat black first then clear.

St33da · Mar 2, 2011

97 Hitman V6 said:
Um i used flat black the rattle can doller 1 from walmart. if u go with the shiney black itll start to crack where u didnt clean real good. if u want shiney use flat black first then clear.

I would not do that. The proper way would be to use a vynil prep/cleaner, then a sealer primer, and lastly some color matched laquer specifically designed to paint interior panels. latemodelrestoration.com sells it all

JiMi_DRiX · Mar 2, 2011

I use SEM Landau Black and an adhesion promoter. Wiped it down clean first, and dyed it. I've had absolutely no problem with mine.

RockstarMentality · Mar 2, 2011

Does it have cupholders or an ashtray?
I tried painting my interior trim and it came out looking worse than the "present" my neighbors dog left on my porch this morning.
On the other hand, if it really does turn out to be dark charcoal I'd be more than happy to trade you for my OEM black one

Gregor185 · Mar 2, 2011

it has cupholders...its off a newer one

RockstarMentality · Mar 2, 2011

Tradesies?

badass96gt · Mar 2, 2011

I used Krylon fusion matte/semi gloss plack and it turned out great!

Gregor185 · Mar 3, 2011

rockstar does your black one have cupholders?

Paul · Mar 3, 2011

JiMi_DRiX said:
I use SEM Landau Black and an adhesion promoter. Wiped it down clean first, and dyed it. I've had absolutely no problem with mine.

This is exactly what I do.

Gregor185 · Mar 3, 2011

i went on latemodelrestoration and theres only 2 types of black but it says up to 89...is it the same thing??

St33da · Mar 3, 2011

Gregor185 said:
i went on latemodelrestoration and theres only 2 types of black but it says up to 89...is it the same thing??

the black you are looking for is 94-98
http://www.latemodelrestoration.com/item/MET-FL51/95-98-Mustang-Black-Lacquer-Interior-Paint

RockstarMentality · Mar 3, 2011

Who needs cupholders when you have an ashtray? :thumbsup:

OnyxCobra · Mar 3, 2011

Gregor185 said:
it has cupholders...its off a newer one

the newer ones don't come in true black interior, so any newer style console that you get you'd have to paint to match black.

Gregor185 · Mar 3, 2011

good to know

JiMi_DRiX · Mar 3, 2011

OnyxCobra said:
Gregor185 said:

it has cupholders...its off a newer one

Click to expand...

the newer ones don't come in true black interior, so any newer style console that you get you'd have to paint to match black.

I did that, and you cant even tell!

95MustangV6 · Mar 3, 2011

Is there a place that i can go buy the vinyle prep and whatnot so that i dont have to wait for it to get shipped.
Would autozone/advance sell it? Walmart maybe?
Just hate waiting for things in the mail if i dont have to.

Also what about paint for carpet/seats?
Is there anything that will look half way decent and not come out very easy? or should i just get new carpet and seats that are black.

Just wondering?

Gregor185 · Mar 3, 2011

well i know id def get new seats and carpet

JiMi_DRiX · Mar 4, 2011

95MustangV6 said:
Is there a place that i can go buy the vinyle prep and whatnot so that i dont have to wait for it to get shipped.
Would autozone/advance sell it? Walmart maybe?
Just hate waiting for things in the mail if i dont have to.

Also what about paint for carpet/seats?
Is there anything that will look half way decent and not come out very easy? or should i just get new carpet and seats that are black.

Just wondering?

Are you talking about for just the console? I used body prep solvent, scrubbed it and made sure its clean. You can buy adhesion promoter at any AutoZone/Pep Boys. I'm sure they have some kind of good dye too, I had ordered mine. I wouldnt dye seats or carpet, replace them!

BigTang · Mar 5, 2011

Try to find a sherwin williams they'll have it or mix it up for you, otherwise look for a PPG dealer or SEM dealer. Last choice is Marhyde from oreilly's w/ the spray on degreaser. I always wash the parts 1st in the tub w/ palmolive if I can, they blow dry and paint. SEM is thinner and flows in the natural grain of stuff, Marhyde seems thicker and gives a nice soft vinyl look like a dash pad or soft vinyl door panel, but doesn't resist wear and tear like the sem.