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mrfatboy

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Sun visor vinyl paint/dye?
« on: August 13, 2017, 15:52:32 »
I just bought Dansk replacement Sun visors for $110 shipped. They only came in a creme color. Since they were cheap I thought I would to try to paint them.

My upholstery code is 131 (mb Tex black) and I wanted to spray paint them black.

Before anyone jumps in, I know they are suppose to be the color of the headliner or in my car a light grey. I have not had the hard top on in over 15 years and prefer a matching black interior with the top down.

I have never used vinyl paint or   die before. Can anybody suggest a good brand? Do I use paint or dye? What finish should I use?  Flat, satin,  semi,  gloss? Any other tips?

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Re: Sun visor vinyl paint/dye?
« Reply #1 on: August 13, 2017, 16:45:08 »
Here are some good instructions for how to dye (not paint) vinyl (or leather):
https://www.rubnrestore.com/dye-re-color/
Give them a call for more tips.
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Re: Sun visor vinyl paint/dye?
« Reply #2 on: August 13, 2017, 18:14:36 »
3 years ago I went through a lot of enquiries amongst the sellers on e-bay in search for light grey sunvisors. Everybody had light tan only. I found them finally. If you decide dying is not the way, let me know - maybe I can dig out the correspondence. I remember they did not have light grey in MB, SLS, nor in Niemoeller.
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Re: Sun visor vinyl paint/dye?
« Reply #3 on: August 13, 2017, 18:31:36 »
Ok, I sent you the name of the seller - let me know if you have not received it.

It was 4 years ago... ::)
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