just a quick question, my z28 currently has a tan dash and i was wondering if it's possible to paint or dye it black. i don't want it half-*** so i'd buy one if i had to but can i make my tan one look like something decent?

 

the interior vinyl spray paint from autozone actually works well. if you want to try it

works on vinyl seats and dashes and doesnt look half as*

 

You will do much better with dye than the replacement dashes!! Clean it real good first. All that old armor all must go away!!

 

I sprayed some of my interior parts when I converted my Camaro from green interior to black. That was 30 years ago, and the dye held up well. I found the hard plastic panels are the most likely to flake off, but dash pad, and soft parts stayed great. I didn't do my seats, as I was afraid they'd wear off. Instead I had the seats recovered. At the time 2nd gens were a dime a dozen in wrecking yards, so I stripped all the hard panels, and a bunch of trim form a 73 Camaro, and gave $20 for everything. Saved me dying some of it.

 

Alright thanks, ill wait for more opinions before i do anything but what kind of dye should i go about using? Is there a good guide on this somewhere?

 

I used duplicolor from autozone also!!

 

Here is my take. SEM Landau Black covered with SEM low gloss clear. I can't tell the difference in person. The other colors are a dice roll but the tan seems to be top notch too. HOW TO: Redye your interior - YouTube


The key is proper prep. I use acetone or alcohol after a good cleaning with Dawn. Then use adhesion promoter before spraying. I did this with Rustoleme on my T/A before I sold it. I hadn't installed the panels yet but the guy who bought it insisted they go with the car.