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Old 08-17-2010, 12:05 AM
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I'm trying to clean up the interior of an 86 944 I just purchased. Any advice on how to remove the brown stain all along the edges of the interior vinyl trim? Thanks.Name:  interior.jpg
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Old 08-17-2010, 07:18 PM
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The brown stain is the under color of the trim. You can buy Duplicolor in many different colors to match the interior at almost any Auto Parts Store. Many people have done their whole interiors with this paint. Prep of the surface and masking off areas is the main thing of painting anything.

http://www.duplicolor.com

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Thanks Larry. I will give it a shot this weekend.
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Try this: http://www.leatherique.com/

The duplicolor is an option I suppose, but I just don't like the idea of spray painting anything on my car. I would put forth a bit more effort and do a re-dye just so the colour is actually worked back into the leather rather than just laying atop such as a spray paint.
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Prep for the panels + adhesive promoter will make sure the spray paint last a long time. Its a viable option.
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I dont think its made of leather.
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Originally Posted by Marcquito
Try this: http://www.leatherique.com/

The duplicolor is an option I suppose, but I just don't like the idea of spray painting anything on my car. I would put forth a bit more effort and do a re-dye just so the colour is actually worked back into the leather rather than just laying atop such as a spray paint.
Its not leather so leatherique won't work.

Have you used the spray dye? I have and it's AWESOME stuff.

Check out this thread for the exact same issue and the solution.

https://rennlist.com/forums/924-931-...storation.html
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Originally Posted by Cole
Its not leather so leatherique won't work.

Have you used the spray dye? I have and it's AWESOME stuff.

Check out this thread for the exact same issue and the solution.

https://rennlist.com/forums/924-931-...storation.html
It is vinyl which Leatherique will work for just fine.
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Maybe. I can tell you that the spray dye looks awesome and holds up amazingly well.

How can you knock something you don't see to have used?

Ive used both and honestly would save the time and effort and just use the spray dye.

For real leather you can't beat the leatherique. For vinyl I prefer the ease and cost of the spray stuff.
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maybe this will work for ya...

http://www.autoaccessorystore.com/ho...253&wizard=&s=
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wait.

stop !!!!


look at the amazing selection of colors for SEM...


http://www.levineautoparts.com/semvi...FcrD7QodsVg8WQ


the videos are real ! whether using Duplicolor or SEM, it's not just another conspiracy theory.


the stuff is tough as nails after it dries.


i now have a black interior in the front of my car tapering off to the stock grey (cuz the sun is too hot) in the back.


https://rennlist.com/forums/924-931-...n-refresh.html



the key is PREP; i recommend using SEM prep spray after washing thoroughly with alcohol or bleach, sem soap and water.



SEM; the truth is out there !




http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2mMYl...eature=related

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Originally Posted by Marcquito
Try this: http://www.leatherique.com/

The duplicolor is an option I suppose, but I just don't like the idea of spray painting anything on my car. I would put forth a bit more effort and do a re-dye just so the colour is actually worked back into the leather rather than just laying atop such as a spray paint.
thanks!



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