Dyeing Door Panels and dash pads Episode 128 Autorestomod 

SEM is a great product. I did a color change on my seats (yes... I said seats!) several years ago, it hasn't worn off at all... still looks great!

We appreciate the kind words guys! Thanks for watching!

As a FYI, another way to 'refurbish' the medallions is with an item you can find in hobby stores and online called Bare Metal Foil. It's a lot thinner than the metal duct tape, and comes in different colors. May not always work where there's a lot of wear from human contact, but for dashes and other areas it's okay. Really appreciate all the work that you put into these videos. I've picked up a lot of good info to use in restomodding my '69 Z.

Thanks for the kind words John, yeah the bare Metal is great for low wear areas like the dash, We've just found that the door panels, with the scuff and buff that they get (those medallions are RIGHT in the "knee line" of the car) that the foil tape is plenty tough, works great, and is quickly and easily replaced.

If they are cloth seats we have never found a dye that we like for the fabric. Jeff owned an '86 LTD LX with the same type of material (though the seats were grey) and the same fade problem. The dye stuck well after cleaning but was mighty crunchy for a long while. You can go to the parts store and see what they offer for spray on dye, though the red may be tougher to find.

When I do vinyl flooring and I have a bubble I will pop it with a needle and then work the bubble out. Do this while your glue is still tacky, just a idea that may work on your next panel job.

Unbelievable, just finished having the paint work done on my 1969 Fairlane 2-door. The interior has been completely removed. Starting to assemble my interior parts a knew I would dying my door panels. Thank you for the info.

great work as always

Great video.

We hope that what we have offered will help. SEM has some really good products.

Good stuff, guys.

love the video keep them coming later

use a dremel rotory tool they make polishing scotch bite type 1/8 shank shaft miny tools i got a bunch of assorted on amazon good fer the hard to get places that need ruffing like the fake stitching / recesses

good episode :) the dash pad looks amazing and the door panel didn't look as bad as jeff thought it did :P

hi I have a 86 mustang with the red interior and my seats are faded with the sun is the some way off dyeing them as the seats are good thanks

Dang I just got a dashpad like that one for my ranchero thanks for the info on the products

Nice, I hang higher so I don't kick dirt or dust on it and I can easily paint the edges

Great stuff

Liquid Chrome paint (available as paint pens - about $10 each on Amazon and paint pen refill - about $30) works amazingly well for re-chroming and looks pretty much like real chrome. I used a the finest point pen for tight areas and the wider pen for larger areas. Airbrushing larger areas will work and a paint brush will probably work too. It's tricky to work with in that you have to cover it once, all at the same time and work quickly. Then DO NOT TOUCH IT AGAIN! You cannot touch it up when it's wet. You can work it while it's wet, but the window is very short (less than 1 minute). A heavy coat while it's still wet seems to provide the best results. Wait THREE DAYS before trying to touch it or applying Alclad Klear Kote, or you will ruin the finish. Touching it at all before it's clear coated is not recommended. You CANNOT use just any clear coat. All clear-coats except Alclad II Gloss Klear Kote will turn your mirror shiny chrome to dull silver. Many have tried other clear coats, only to have shiny Liquid Chrome finish turn to dull silver. No, I don't work for Alclad. Just trying to save others time, $ and frustration. I refinished some faded 1996 Volvo emblems and they look factory new.

Good video guys, and entertaining! How is the durability of such dye / paint products? Will it peel, flake, or rub off over time?

So how long did this last? Really would love to see a long term review of these products

i have a vinyl dash and plastic door panels can i use all 3 of these for the door panels as well? does sem make the same color in vinyl and plastic?

AWESOME !! Videos guys..I've got a project to tackle as well. The only thing is I'll be using white for my door panels..can you buy these products in auto stores or online only?

I can see why you were not satisfied with the panel but, once the trinkets get added I think it will look fine. If you were going for 100 point restoration/show car then no they wont work. Oh and had no idea Vinnie was familiar with the wonderful world of wet work. Maybe you should not startle him while he is resting his eyes as from the previous episode. Great Vid as usual.

What would you recommend for after market kick panels that are made out of hard plastic or abs?

Jeff is hyper critical of his work. He got over it though when he thought about having to go and source another panel...

i want to dye a vinyl rag top do you think this sem products will do the trick like an outdoor flexible dye

Great video! Do you know if that dye works on carpet? I have a 77 vette with grey interior and I'm thinking of going black. But the door panel has a little bit of carpet on them.

SEM also sells adhesion promoter. Do you ever use it on your interior panels or dashes?

So I've watched this 3 times now within a 1.5 year span and I have a few questions. Shouldn't the steps be: SEM soap, prep, adhesive promoter, primer, then paint? If not, what can I get away with just doing plastic interior panels? They are all navy blue and some dried and brittle, however I plan to use a heat gun to bring some rigidity back to them before I work them to black.

can u use any interior detailer on the panels or dash pad (meguiar's or eagle one) after it's been dyed ??

Jeff, what is this "White Board" that you are using for backing. Is it a paper product or wood and where to purchase? Thanks in advance.

What do you use to clean it after dying the dash

this guy looks like Dean Norris (actor who played Hank on Breaking Bad) except he has hair. it's almost uncanny.

No clear?

You never wipe the SEM soap in all directions. One direction only.

LOL Jeff is too obsessive about things like that, the car is going to be our car-to-car shoot vehicle and our "troop carrier" for shows so we aren't worried about perfect...well, everybody accept Jeff.

Wow, too long, to wordy, and too much non relevant info...