Dye color?

[Erkenbrand]

As I get my 1980 Mustang back together, I'd like to start breathing life into the interior. Although it's all there, the red has taken some sun beating over the years - especially around the steering wheel / steering column.

I can't figure out what dye has the best match to the red, and would rather not buy several cans to find out. Has anybody here gone down this road before?

In this photo the dash pad is new, so it's just perfect.

Thanks!

 

[broncojunkie]

SEM LP-M4072G code D "Medium Red" (low luster) is what I got for my 79. I haven't used it yet but it's supposed to be a correct match for the early cars with red interior. 79 & 80 should be identical.

 

[Erkenbrand]

SEM LP-M4072G code D "Medium Red" (low luster) is what I got for my 79. I haven't used it yet but it's supposed to be a correct match for the early cars with red interior. 79 & 80 should be identical.

Do you by any chance have a photo of the can? I've been trying to find it by the number you provided, and not having any luck.

 

[broncojunkie]

Do you by any chance have a photo of the can? I've been trying to find it by the number you provided, and not having any luck.

I should have snapped a pic last night but didn't. It came from National Parts Depot, though.

 

[broncojunkie]

Found it.

Interior Paint, Spray, Low Luster 1979 Medium Red, Multi Purpose Sem Paint Can Bond At A Molecular Level When Surface Is Properly Prepped, For Use On Metal, Plastics And Vinyl - #LP-4072 - National Parts Depot

Buy part #LP-4072 Interior Paint, Spray, Low Luster 1979 Medium Red, Multi Purpose Sem Paint Can Bond At A Molecular Level When Surface Is Properly Prepped, For Use On Metal, Plastics And Vinyl for your classic vehicle from National Parts Depot. Free shipping on orders over $300, fast delivery &...

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[Erkenbrand]

Found it.

Interior Paint, Spray, Low Luster 1979 Medium Red, Multi Purpose Sem Paint Can Bond At A Molecular Level When Surface Is Properly Prepped, For Use On Metal, Plastics And Vinyl - #LP-4072 - National Parts Depot

Buy part #LP-4072 Interior Paint, Spray, Low Luster 1979 Medium Red, Multi Purpose Sem Paint Can Bond At A Molecular Level When Surface Is Properly Prepped, For Use On Metal, Plastics And Vinyl for your classic vehicle from National Parts Depot. Free shipping on orders over $300, fast delivery &...

www.npdlink.com

Thanks! Ordered a couple of cans. And some other stuff since I can never just order one thing. The purpose of a paycheck is the feeding and caring for a Foxbody, right? ;-)

 

[broncojunkie]

I always tell the wife I spent my drug money on car parts. Of course I don't do drugs. I mean, who can afford them with a car habit? Lol

 

[Erkenbrand]

This weekend, I was cleaning up the interior for a change of pace, and used that SEM dye on a couple of interior parts to bring them back to life. Here's a photo of the original steering column bottom cover after I gave it 3 coats. The dash pad it's sitting on is brand new. I think the SEM color looks great.

 

[broncojunkie]

That's great news! I know there's a lot of frustration with the fox crowd trying to match up interior colors. I'm not 100% sure I'm sticking with red on this cobra. I mean, it would make sense and would be original, but pretty much everything inside the car is getting replaced or dyed. If I'm going to change it to black, now would be the time. All the plastics will need painted/dyed. Seats are getting re-covered. New headliner. New dash pad. Door panels, although in great condition, are somewhat faded and will need some fresh color to match everything else.