Door panel faded

[DevoBuzz]

The interrior panels of my Shelby Charger have yellowed over the years. The door handle itself is almost brown. I've tried to clean it, but it's only marginally better. Any ideas on how to bring it back to it's original color? I guess I can use some vinyl die. Anyone have the color code and vendor that sells it?

Thanks

[6daytonas]

If you can score a sample that matches what you want the final color to be, leatherique dot com can make a batch of permanent vinyl or leather dye that should work.

[DevoBuzz]

Thanks for the lead. I've also read the SEM Warm Gray dye is the closest to the stock Shelby Charger door handle / arm rest. Can anyone confirm?

[supercrackerbox]

Bumping another old thread (I'll be doing this a lot this winter).

Does anyone know offhand about how many cans of the interior dye would be needed for a Charger/GLHS?

[4 l-bodies]

Thanks for the lead. I've also read the SEM Warm Gray dye is the closest to the stock Shelby Charger door handle / arm rest. Can anyone confirm?

I can confirm. That is a very close match. As close as your gonna get probably from a rattle can.
Todd

[Turbo224]

When I was putting my GLH back together I went in to a local automotive paint supply shop and they had a catalog that contained all the manufacturer color codes, including interior colors. I had them mix up the matching blue for my car that was designed specifically for plastic and vinyl. The process was actually quite easy. I cleaned all the plastic and vinyl, sprayed it down with an adhesion promoter, gave everything two coats of paint, and then two coats of a semi-gloss clear coat that was also made for plastics and vinyls. It turned out perfect, and you would never know it was painted. It looks and feels like brand new.

[supercrackerbox]

Was that for a gun, or did they mix it in spray cans?

[Turbo224]

It was mixed for a spray gun, which I didn't have. I used one of these which worked great.

[zin]

How is it on durability/standing up to regular cleaning? I've been hesitant to go this route for fear of it flaking off or scratching through to look like sheet in a short time... I also don't want to have to levitate in and out of my cars for fear of wearing on the "restored" pieces...

Mike

PS That sprayer looks pretty trick!

[Turbo224]

How is it on durability/standing up to regular cleaning? I've been hesitant to go this route for fear of it flaking off or scratching through to look like sheet in a short time... I also don't want to have to levitate in and out of my cars for fear of wearing on the "restored" pieces...

Mike

PS That sprayer looks pretty trick!

Well, it's hard for me to give you an accurate idea of how the long term durability will be as I sprayed the stuff last year. It still looks great so far though. With the adhesion promoter and the clear coat, I feel like it should be very resistant to wear and flaking. I would never use this stuff on anything that gets a lot of wear like a vinyl seat or anything, but a door panel certainly shouldn't see much wear. Since I have done the painting, I have wiped down the door panels with armorall a few times and I haven't noticed any problems. The door pulls haven't shown any wear either. I am VERY gentle on the interior of my cars though, so I have no idea what would happen with any sort of abuse. I say go for it. You can always repaint it down the road if you need to. It's certainly quick and easy enough.

[Dodgeglht]

Wow those pieces look friggin brand new! Nice before & after shot of the arm rests. Gives the full effect of the change.

[raccoon]

another solution?

[zin]

I guess so...

Not quite a restoration though it is creative.

Mike