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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Interior & Equipment => Topic started by: casey on May 28, 2009, 07:44:14 pm
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I've restored an 83 reg cab. chose to do black interior and had to dye a few parts. I dyed the rear post panels where the seat belts bolt into and find they are scratching easily, does anyone know where to get aftermarket panels? does not offer these.
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how did you prep them? Your a going to be much happier with factor plastic.
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One thing that I thought about was after painting/dying the panels the color you want come back with a flat clear coat. I think this would solve your problem -- especially on panels that you can't help but to touch somehow.
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an old paint dude told me to try denatured alcohol after you wash & dry the plastic or vinyl.there's something about the alcohol that makes the part seem sorta sticky.it iz an excellent adhesion promoter to the dye.especially on 22 yr old parts.
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Casey, Welcome to the site! Most interior trim that has been properly painted ("dyed") lasts very well, even armrests, ect. with casual use. The panels you are referring to, I wouldn't expect any problems with for sure. One thing that comes to mind on your panels, is the felt or plastic washer behind the pivot part, do you have one? This could/would help allot. Lorne
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I have been using the stuff Duplicolor sells (I think it's called Grease and Wax Remover). After that you spray on some Adhesion Promoter. I've noticed that after I wipe everything down with the Grease & Wax stuff I actually get some static from the parts.
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Im on the search for these rear pillars as well. Chris, if you see some, snaggle them up for me.
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Will the rear pillars out of a K5 work on a truck?
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that I defer to someone who is in the know.
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No, blazer pillars and pickups are different. Blazers are unique to themselves.
Pickups are the same as far as the rear go including crew cabs...
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Well, if you want to try to figure out how to retrofit them, I can get you some off a K5. ;)
I'll keep my eyes open.