After searcing and reading through the multiple related threads about dyeing the dashboard, trims, and carpets. I seen more realted topics focused on the carpets.

I was wondering if people have had success with vinyl dyeing the "dashboard" and it's reliability with top shelf products and users experiences. Thought this could be a good thread to focus on dyeing the dashboard, and people could post up images of their projects/experiences with the task. Reviews, advice, references, and product directory on vinyl dyes for the dashboard.

So far I've read that duplicolor vinyl and carpet spray was a preferred brand. But is this really dye or just another spray? I want to dye my ugly maroon dash to black...

 

I have had great success with the duplicolor vinyl / plastic spray. Use the prep spray to make sure it is clean, wipe it off with water, dry and then spray. The gloss isnt super glossy, but isnt flat....I wish it were a little more dull but that may happen over time. It is really durable and holds well to the plastic, the vinyl not so much...I wouldnt feel comfortable doing it on the center console lid, or the door panels.

I had great success with the a pillar trim, b pillar, and other small bits I know wont be touched.

 

We used the SEM Landau Black on the MR2 door panels, dash and center console as it is supposed to be a better match and less glossy than the Duplicolor equivalent. This is a picture that will give you a sense of the sheen. The steering wheel was a new leather wrapped Momo and the steering wheel column surround was new (and unpainted).



It was amazing how clean, fresh and new painting all the interior makes everything seem.

Stacey David on Gearz painted a Miata interior and he really emphasized the cleaning. We followed his method and TSP'd and scrubbed it good. There is 20 years of Armor-All just waiting to sabotage your paint and with as much effort as you'll put in removing and masking you want to do it right. Here's a link to his video...

Refurbishing Plastic & Vinyl Panels [S2 Ep.10-3] | Stacey David's GearZ

 

Is there any other kind of prep spray one could use prior to spraying the vinyl spray?

WOW! That came out nice! What kind of material is that on the dash and door panels (looks like leather)? Where could I buy the SEM sprays locally? I see your location says Austin.

 

I sprayed my maroon dash with the duplicolor vinyl/plastic spray and its held up well for 3 years. When I painted it I just washed it with a wet rag, dried and sprayed (not the best way but I don't care too much about my interior.) it still looks great and I find its not too glossy at all, its rather dull. I don't have pics, my interior is mostly out and the car is a mess anyway. For high wear parts (door armrests, etc), I would clean it with a degreaser and water and then let dry. I put 2 coats on my dash but for high wear areas, I would put at least 4. I'll probably do 6-8 coats when I do my arm rests.